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Last week I sent an email to my general contractor saying that the weather is too cold for installing stucco; it was barely above zero during the day and minus 6 at night. He started installing on Thursday,...
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November 17, 2014
I purchased a cinder block home that is not insulated at all, so need advice on the best way to insulate it (& hopefully not break the bank). In addition, we have been getting cold fronts an...
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November 16, 2014
I am re tiling my home and want to take the tile down the stairs to the basement. Can I ceramic the stairs to my basement and what is required for preparing the stairs prior to tiling? Are there any ...
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November 16, 2014
How much would it cost to raise kitchen cabinets by about 12 inches? Only looking for approx. cost right now. Thanks....
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November 13, 2014
We had 31-year-old wooden windows that needed replacing. Many of the seals were broken, etc. We just had new windows put in and are surprised to see just as much condensation as on our old windows. Befo...
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November 11, 2014
Approx. how much does it cost to renovate an existing small basement egress window so that it could fit the legal standards in Winnipeg? I need to reconstruct the window according to city of Winnipeg'...
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January 7, 2016
How much would it cost to have a small closet converted into a small powder room, 3ft by 5 ft? Looking for basic/medium fixtures. Would need to have the closet extended 2-3 ft in order to meet...
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November 13, 2014
Hello, I have outside stairs going to basement. I would like to cover those stairs to keep snow outside. But at the same time I don't want to block light going to the basement. Any ideas and rec...
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November 8, 2014
I have a load bearing wall downstairs and I want to take a part of it out. I need certified professional advice on the support I have to hold the beam up. Or do I need more support framed in?...
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November 9, 2014
I am the owner of an income producing duplex and would like to remove a shed to get access to the backyard to add parking. 1) Do I need a demolition permit for a 10 x 16 structure if it has a floating f...
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November 12, 2014
We are planning on moving our kitchen to the family room area at the back of the house. The family room is about 24' by 15', with three floor-to-ceiling double french doors facing south. It is heate...
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November 4, 2014
Hello, The house was built in the 50's. I would say if the insulation in the attic was redone it would have been 30 years ago. If the old insulation does not need to be removed, do I lay the new ...
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July 28, 2015
When we moved into our house the master bathroom shower tile had clear caulking in it and mildew had begun to form under it. We contacted someone and they cut out all the clear caulking and put a glaze over th...
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November 8, 2014
How much drywall is needed to board an 1870 square foot home and 1600 square foot basement? We don't know how to figure it out. Thanks...
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December 9, 2014
I used paper inside and outside corner beads and some of them are cracking. Is there anything I can do to fix them, or do I have to replace them?...
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November 7, 2014
I am replacing my tar and gravel with torch on. I was told the plywood has dry rot and all plywood should be replaced. The sq footage of my floor is appox 1400. It is a Vancouver special. I was told that it wil...
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November 3, 2014
As mentioned in a previous post, we are planning a major renovation of the main floor of our 18 year old home and are seeking as much information and advice before we proceed. As part of our renovation ...
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December 14, 2014
Tiles are 12X24 polished ceramic. Installed in a 425 sqft bathroom, all walls, floor, and ceiling. Simple Pattern, simple border. What is the average cost for labour?...
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November 3, 2014
We had a contractor do stucco on our home back in August. He did a terrible job and he refuses to make it right. Since it is now too late to fix it, can it be removed and replaced with siding?...
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October 27, 2014
I get moisture in our windows which are new. What could be causing this?...
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October 27, 2014