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The top half of my basement walls are covered with the original fibreglass and drywall. If I'm planning to use rigid foamboard insulation can I just use this on the lower half and leave whats currently ther...
Can you guys share some ideas on how to finish the walls in situations where basement window is slightly above the floor joists? (maybe by 2 - 3 inches.) See the picture....
I have been doing some reading up on the delta membrane we had installed last year since we had some leaking again this spring and discovered the contractor did not put it on high enough. My question is do y...
Hello Pros, I am hoping you can help me figure out a general cost to install a ceiling fan on a 25 foot high loft ceiling. Electrical hook-up is in place. Thanks for your help. Diane...
I had my new granite tops installed yesterday. What would be the average cost to install a new faucet - i have an already install double undermount sink - new plumbing and would like to get shut offs as well ...
We live in a 1950's ranch, with a walk out basement. We are looking at adding an extra bedroom off the back of the house and also extend the basement, but are unsure if this is possible. There is ...
Hi All, Any ideas re: costs associated with drywalling a basement ceiling? It is 1400 sq. ft. and no need to include any bulkheads or any strapping. Just keep it simple: 1400 sq. ft. of t...
The baseplate that sits on top of the brick foundation wall is in need of replacing. The wall studs are sitting on it, although barely. The rot will need to be cut out of these and replaced also. What i...
Hello Pros, I want to make Separate side Entrance with my new home and looking for your expert advise. 1) Does it require City permit. If yes do you also provide service with city permit? 2...
I am wondering what's out there for estimating and quoting software for reno jobs, small and large. Thanks...
Does anyone have experience in removing a garden pond? I have a customer who was asking when I was doing other work there. They want the pond removed and have cut the liner to let the water out. Wha...
What would be a fair price material and labor to install a 2'x4' grid with solid type tile commercial job?...
Hi, I need to replace the aluminum siding on my house, but can't decide between stucco or vinyl siding. What are the pros and cons? I have brick on the bottom that would be remaining, ...
Hello Contractors, Wondering how much it would be to build a garage of this size from start to finish - 22' x 12' garage? Thank You!...
I need to know if blue seal can be applied over asphalt tar coating or does the tar coating have to be removed? I need an urgent reply, have to get it done in two days from now....
I'm in the process of replacing a stone patio in my back yard. As part of this project, I'll be extending a fence and putting in a gate to the back yard to block the space between the house and t...
Hi, I have an old 1950s house and currently it has aluminum siding and then stucco underneath. We want to remove the old aluminum and put home wrap, styrofoam insulation and vinyl siding up. So t...
Where could I buy an adjustable jackpost that is 11 feet tall? Thanks! Julie...
Whenever it rains towards the back of the house the rain tends to leak into my basement walls. I had it waterproofed 3-4 years ago which stopped the leakage. 2 years ago I had the back stormdoor replaced by...