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Is building permit required if I plan to add a bathroom in a basement of a condominium townhouse? Of course it will come with a small kitchen and new drywall over the entire basement. Thanks....
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December 21, 2013
I hired a contractor. I have a written agreement and written communication between myself and him on the price, and work to be completed. I paid him in full after 90% of the work had been completed....
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July 7, 2019
Basement is 6' deep heavey gumbo landscaping to divert water we are down to dirt what is next best step? Gravel and concrete/ or gravel and wood?Eventually want a finished basement floor....
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December 26, 2013
I own a minihome in the Fredericton area in New Brunswick; I also own the lot that it sits on. I was looking into powering some concrete and make a proper foundation instead of the old wood pillars. Here ...
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December 11, 2013
We'd like to finish our full basement. It is about 650 square feet big. We wanted just an open-space basement, flooring to walls to ceiling. Just a basic done basement. We don't want to spend $&...
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January 12, 2014
I need to know the price for installation of drywall. Thanks...
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January 15, 2014
Why is my new bathtub (in a new bathroom) constantly having the caulking peel off and a mildew shows quite fast on that part? It has been recaulked once and it peels off in 2 areas. The bathroom...
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December 2, 2013
I have a contract with a client finishing up some work in his basement. Everything was going great, up until a week ago. We have the details, and numbers in order, but then their has been a few sma...
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November 30, 2013
I would like to add Tudor characteristics like vertical and horizontal timbers to the upper part of my house, around windows and under gables. Currently it has stucco applied all over the house using a fan ...
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December 3, 2013
I am planing a big shower space with two source of water and no doors. I do not want any steps to go in, I want a flush floor. The house is in construction right now. What is the best way to do it witho...
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November 27, 2013
Would the wall and the tile both need to be fully buttered with mortar to ensure adhesion?...
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November 29, 2013
I'm a self employed contractor charging too little. Overhead is tough. Think I made more being employed. What's your opinion on a rate to charge for a very fast and experienced Carpenter with a tru...
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August 16, 2019
I am looking to extend or widen the current dormer (about 2-2.5 feet on each side) on the second floor of our house. What kind of costs and/or potential issues could this have?...
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November 13, 2013
I am doing a basement with 1 one room, bathroom and laundryroom and closet space. I need help with cost. Thanks...
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November 12, 2013
We bought a battery combo smoke/CO alarm and it failed because it wasnt connected to the rest of the house. The inspector said it must wire into the current smoke alarm spot but Home Hardware doesnt carry t...
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November 11, 2013
Bedroom size would be 10 X 12 ft 12 ft. Wall would be straight across. 10 ft has partial wall and is where door and closet would need to go. See photo. Framing/drywall/door and closet. What should ...
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November 1, 2013
We have a relatively new house, built in 2001, and are having problems with cold air coming in around the windows. Four of the windows are side opening and we have two sets of French doors. The house ...
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October 26, 2013
I had a foundation poured for a 16x20 foot building. The foundation is the wrong size and is not level. The building is sitting on the inside edge of the forms instead of in the centre and is already underw...
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October 27, 2013
I just got a bill to replace all my sewer drain pipes in my crawlspace. Two people were here 3.5 hours and with parts was $1400. Is this fair? I could see scratches and changes on the bill to go fro...
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August 5, 2015