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Hi, I was told on the holmes on homes forum that I could use bondo to fill in wood spots that had some minor rot I picked out, instead of using wood filler. Has anyone had success with this? Any...
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February 4, 2013
I was wondering if it was worth reinsulating our 30 year old house? Is it worth the cost and would you really reap any benifits of the cost to do this?...
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February 4, 2013
We have maple hardwood throughout our main floor that is clear coated. The level of colour change varies throughout the main floor whether in front of windows or the patio door or in our U shaped kitchen. We ...
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February 2, 2013
We are planning on taking the bulkhead down in our kitchen above the cabinets. The entire ceiling on the main floor is the knockdown texture, unpainted. Is it possible to do patchwork over the sink and...
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February 2, 2013
Im a remodeller in the process of re-creating my excel cost database files. Looking for a new master cost database Template for excel, trying to configure it as a master, custom or (Home builder f...
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February 2, 2013
Does any other electrical contractor have electrical data collectors that they have used and can give experiences with? Single phase, 120 volt power recorder mainly to measure fluctuations around 80...
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January 31, 2013
To Homeowners - What is the main reason why you would renovate your basement? To Contractors... what is the main reason your customers want to renovate their basement space? Please share your answ...
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February 3, 2013
What would be the top 3 fears/concerns of homeowners who are interested in renovating their basement?...
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February 23, 2013
We have taken out existing fireplace heatilator and brick face and all we have left is the chimney brick. We now are trying to figure out how we insulate the cavity before we put in a zero clearance fireplace. ...
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February 7, 2013
We are doing the rough in for our basement reno. We plan to have it ESA inspected. I am just wondering if we can get some advice on the best way to wire two independent dimmers to one circuit breaker. One switc...
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January 28, 2013
I am looking for a contractor who could give me a idea of cost for adding a separate entrance to the basement of a bungalow. I lack the experience in this area of expertise. I am in the city of Barrie. Here...
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August 29, 2018
So, in our basement reno..my husband is wiring some new outlets and adding some wall sconces. He is running the wire and doing the work at the outlets, but, we plan to have someone else wire to our ...
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January 31, 2017
Trying to figure out what I need for my bathroom floor. I have ripped everything out down to the floor that sits on the joists. This floor is 5/8" OSB. I want to put in a 40" x 40" curbles...
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January 22, 2013
We are finishing our basement after a flood. Originally planned to just reinstall panelling...however, have switched gears and are going to do drywall. We have already painted exterior walls with waterproof...
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January 22, 2013
What is the approx material and labor cost for installing 22' steel beam in the basement incl posts? I also plan to replace some load bearing walls upstairs with LVLs of 17' and 14' length. ...
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May 2, 2018
Hi there, I was curious if there is a way to know that I could be granted a permit before I buy a property. Is this possible? The only way I would buy a property is to know I will be able to reno...
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January 21, 2013
I need a reminder, finishing a basement in a town home with units on each side. Their is block foundation, fiber glass insulation and vapor barrier. My client has framed up a wall away from this existin...
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January 19, 2013
The new counter top has 3 cracks and we didn't know as the plastic was still on to keep it unmarked (ya, great). Is there an epoxy to fill it nicely, or must we get it off for an attempt...
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January 17, 2013