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What is the average cost to spray 1000 sq ft of exposed ceiling in a small warehouse? Sherry Calgary...
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March 2, 2015
Hi pros, I have enormous icicles being built outside my house. Any ideas what maybe causing it? Thanks for your responses. Olivia...
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March 4, 2015
Want to put 1" 1/2 R-7.5 styrofoam on concrete walls, then tape up joints, then stud walls, then put R-20 batt insulation. Wondering if I'm overdoing it? I have builders insulati...
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March 3, 2015
Who can I talk to about what plumbers are allowed to charge for, because I think I have been unfairly charged?...
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March 1, 2015
Painting ceilings, base boards, doors, walls. Square footage is roughly 1725 feet, 2 coats and primer. What is average cost?...
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May 29, 2017
I live in North Etobicoke and would like to create an outdoor entrance to my basement. What kind of cost and I looking at? I also assume that I will need permits, etc. I am assuming that a contractor...
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February 24, 2015
My deck seems to have got termite infested and is taking a lot to maintain each year. (I got it with the house). I want to replace it with a concrete or interlocked backyard this spring. I would lik...
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February 24, 2015
Can the enamel of the bathtub become black and rusty really badly if it was exposed to sewer gas? Or it probably was treated by chemicals or paint?...
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February 23, 2015
I've been trying to research the possibility of replacing our soon to call it quits hot water tank for an electric tankless hot water heater. Several reasons this is appealing to us: - We live in ...
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May 26, 2017
We are looking to change the white ceiling tiles in two large adjoining rooms (total 3400 square feet) and want to darken the ceiling to make the rooms seem cozier and more comfortable to meet in. We&#...
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February 21, 2015
We are planning the following installation for our basement. I haven't been able to find info out what the recommended order is when using Dricore with Roxul. All the reno shows I've seen don't bo...
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October 15, 2022
Limited space in a small basement. Needs a better outlay. Looking for cost at this time....
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February 20, 2015
House in original condition, 100 years old, in Vancouver. Two stories (1400 sq.ft.) plus unfinished basement (700 sq.ft.). How much to renovate totally? Needs new plumbing...
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February 19, 2015
For kitchen countertops, quartz or granite?...
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February 23, 2015
I had a contractor install NEW windows (on the upper storage area) while they were building the garage. They charged an extra $2,000 for "ventilation". The floors, ceiling, walls...
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February 21, 2015
Curious .. what is the average cost per square foot for interior painting in Calgary?...
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November 20, 2019
Trying to estimate how mush paint I need for 2 coats in my basement....
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February 19, 2015
I am located in Toronto and am looking to know an approximate cost of installing an inground pool like the one in the picture. Would need new fencing also. Only looking for cost at this time. Thank you....
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April 13, 2020
What's the price range to punch a hole through a basement wall where a window currently exists to replace it with a door opening? Also, what type of contractor would I contact to have it done...
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February 16, 2015
One can visually see from the two car garage where the supporting beams run through it sags and has started to compress one of the posts. Would like some feed back on what do. What type of contractor or bus...
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August 10, 2015