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Is there any rhyme or reason why sometimes after grouting a floor or shower that when done the grout in some places will change colour and look wet again but only after it gets wet? I have let the tile a...
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August 4, 2015
I signed a contract with on 7 June, 2012 for $35,000 to renovate my home. Subsequently additional work for $5,000. I checked Insurance, company registration, WSIB and references. It ...
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September 24, 2012
I have a customer who has erected a wood fence 5 feet height. In a nutshell, he dug holes and pours cement and added metal saddles (such as are used for deck posts). Needless to say, there i...
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September 25, 2012
I have worked under my fathers' company for years and am looking to branch out into my own business. His contracts aren't really that professional or concise. I was wondering if there was a good websi...
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September 19, 2012
Hi, I was just wondering what the going price is to install maibec exterior siding, that includes windows trim, and all other trim work. I'm just thing of doing my house 2500 SQ FT. and ...
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September 19, 2012
I have a 800 sqft attic with insulation around 7 inches, if I want to add up to 15 inches or R50. How much does it cost if I hire a contractor? Thanks....
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September 19, 2012
I run an employment program where I assist members of the Ottawa community in finding employment (not a placement agency; its a special program for individuals with disabilities.) I am working with ...
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September 19, 2012
I am planning to start Home Renovation Technician diplama from humer college. Do you think it is good idea to polich my skill and to learn more. My wife is becomming an interior designer, doing her degree f...
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December 7, 2014
Hi all contractors out there, I just wanted to ask some questions: a) How many contractors considered using escrow to secure payment for a project? b) What is the average rate of cu...
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September 18, 2012
Hi there, We are looking to convert our attic. We live in a very solid 1920's home in Winnipeg. The previous owners used the attic space for something as there is flooring there. We are quite certain...
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September 17, 2012
Is there a specific certification that a general contractor can obtain to indicate that they are qualified to install hardwood floors? Also, is there a practiced distance for each plank to be from t...
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September 23, 2012
I noticed that some exterior cedar siding is showing damage, not sure if it is water damage the age of siding. What type of company would be able to fix this?...
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September 17, 2012
Can a highrise residential owner or agent f the owner hire anyone of the street to do their electrical, or does this person have to hold a C of Q in electrical?...
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August 4, 2015
What would be the best way of dealing with pressure wash contract? 1- per SQ Foot? or 2- Per hour Services?...
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September 17, 2012
I had some work done on my house recently by a contractor and thier final bill was almost double the inital agreed upon work. I have not been given the details (time and materials) and want to investig...
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August 2, 2015
Our 50 year old panabode style cottage has never had any insulation. Now living in it permanently and in need of it being insulated. Looking for suggestions and cost....
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September 16, 2012
Hi there. I hired a "handyman" to install my baseboard trim in my condo, and boy did he do a bad job. the cuts look fine it is the caulking he put on looks so bad. it was just slopped on and so mess...
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September 19, 2012
Hi all, I am looking to purchase one of the old 'war homes' in the East York area of Toronto. It's a tiny bungalow so i'd like to build an extension at the back. I'd like the extensio...
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September 12, 2012
I hired a contractor to redo my deck, he put on new plywood and started applying sonoguard, put one coat on, told me it was now waterproof. It rained on sunday and it leaked into my basement. It loo...
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August 24, 2013
A concrete pad that is approx 35x20. Would it need expansion joints? Rebar was not used nor was it tamped down and they didnt use sand, its already cracking and it was just poured at the beginning o...
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September 12, 2012