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Hi there. I see that a few questions about this have already been asked on this forum, but the difference here is that the framing is already in place over the builder's insulation blanket (and I...
Looking to update my current dinning room table with new legs. Would like to keep the wood surface as is, but leaning towards steel legs. Could someone give me an indication on how much that might cost...
Hello, I have a shed that really needs to be re-shingled and the door needs to be replaced. The total shed roof area is 156 sq feet. How much would it cost to have it re-shingled and to have a door mad...
My backyard is uneven with a lot of foot holes. It is also littered with gravel no bigger than a dollar coin in diameter. I was thinking of tilling the lawn to remove the grass/weeds and help level the law...
I want to make a side door to finish my basement, but the electrical & gas meters are installed there by the city. Is there still a way to make the door? As the city may not give permit to move their me...
My question is, are we liable to pay the subcontractor even if the contractor that hired him is not licensed to contract?...
The roofs of some of the houses in our neighbourhood have been replaced. Does it mean it is time to replace ours? I visually inspected the appearance of the roof and it seems to be in good condition. We do ...
Hi all, I do have a question. I would like to finish my basement but I do not have much to finish the whole project. I would like to do it in phases as I get some extra cash. Is it something feasible?...
I am just wondering, I found a supplier in Manitoba that seems to have good enough prices that I could buy and resell at a reasonable price to western Canada....
I put a 1200 sq ft apt below my home but the sound transmission is too much so I was thinking about getting it soundproofed. I was wondering how much it would cost and how long would it take? It is already...
Hello, Hoping for some feedback on a quote I got for mudding/taping described below. I have a ceiling to patch (tape and mud) where i have chipped off a few layers of paint, and a wa...
What would be the cost to replace cedar siding with vinyl siding on an 800sqft house?...
I need help choosing between a touchless dispenser and a classic dispenser. Which one would last longer? I saw both dispensers yesterday at Better Living. The guy at the store told me that the touchless dis...
I have signed a contract for over $24,000 for the demolition, hauling and repair of a vinyl deck with a new polyurethane deck. The deck is exposed, underneath it there is the swimming pool pump ...
Cost of regular sub division homes, and also custom large homes. Thanks...
22x10 addition. How much per sq ft? Bedroom with no plumbing, just electrical. It's a raised bungalow with siding exterior. What is a rough cost? Thanks...
My neighbour is planning to underpin part of our mutual wall by digging down 1 foot underneath to put in a support. What do I need to see from them to make sure my house is secure? The whole house is bein...
I am wondering what a General Contractor is legally allowed to do in an apartment building? Are they allowed to do anything that is plumbing related is what I am really interested in knowing. My landlor...
Hello, Planning a new house build and am considering planked walls instead of drywall. Does firecode still require drywall underneath the 1x6 planks? Thank you in advance. :)...
I live in a duplex and have tenants living above me. I had to open my ceiling up due to some water damage and now want to take the opportunity to soundproof my ceiling as best as possible. Can I use the Roxul ...