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We are looking at a house to purchase, only there are two walls that I do not like as they are on the way of making the upstairs an openconcept, one from the dining room and one from the living room tha...
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September 1, 2011
Is it possible to get a spowedered metalllic shelving unit resprayed a different colour.? I'm not sure where to get this done. Help!...
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June 17, 2011
I recently had a contractor tell me that the mold spots we are seeing in insulation caused by condensation are not actually the mold but feces created by the mold. I am not sure of the credibility of this and ...
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August 1, 2011
We have an older home. Masterbedroom and our youngest daughter's bedroom were painted...over existing wallpaper (upon "expert" advice from big box store associate). We now want to remove i...
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June 13, 2011
I was curious if anyone has seen and used their product. They had something where I sent a home photo in, then Stonetile alters it with their product on it. I was blown away on how beautiful it looked. Now ...
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June 13, 2011
I have a 25 by 50 foot driveway to do what is cheaper concreat or pavers Thanks Rick...
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June 17, 2011
I need some advise. Last year i hired a contractor to install approximately 380 square feet of hardwood on my first floor. He did a horrible job, the wood buckled and he had to cut out some sections to t...
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August 1, 2011
I am wondering if fiber-cement siding is commonly used in southern Ontario ? If so,what are the known problems with it and are there health concerns with asbestos ? Thks for your input. AJ...
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June 16, 2011
We are in the process of deciding if we should go with forced air heating verse radiant heating in between the floor joists...for a cabin that we foresee in living in year round. Question about the difficulty ...
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June 16, 2011
We just purchased an old home (1958) that has a painted brick fireplace in the main living area`s. I purchased from paint stripper for brick but it doesnt seem to be working well enough to continue on.....
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June 4, 2011
I would just like a rough estimate on how much it would cost to completely fix a basement thats leaking from the walls and the floor as well,its approximately 650 square feet and approximately 8 feet high&#...
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June 2, 2011
My 30 year old home needs extensive work. It is structurally sound but needs new windows, siding, plumbing, wiring, 2 bathrooms and a million little things. Is it more cost effective to repair o...
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June 1, 2011
We are planning a reno in the basement to turn it into a rentable suite. I am wondering if we will have a problem with the electrical system given that the whole house is on the 100 amp circuit and the upstairs...
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May 29, 2011
I hired a contractor to do a project. He started it took a pile of my money and didn't finish it. We didn't have a contract. What should I do?...
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October 1, 2014
what would be the best flooring to put in are kitchen and living dinnig room with having two dogs in the house looking at carpet and vinyl or laminate not shure what to look at Thanks, Rick...
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July 6, 2022
Our house was built in 1966 and is a single detached two-story. The top floor is clad with old stucco with a pebble dash finish. It is in decent shape but with some small minor cracking on one of the sides. We ...
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May 26, 2011
Seeking suggestion. I live in midlle townhouse part of a 4home towm home complex (freehold). One would think that if my roof leaks, the rest of the homes can also be at the stage where it needs s...
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November 9, 2012
My firm has just consolidated offices and we need to have repairs done at the old office before the end of the month. We need to: (a) remove all white boards (approx. 5) (b) fill ...
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May 16, 2011
Greetings. I'm looking at insulating my bunkie roof. There is no attic and the trusses are made of 2x4's. The roof is shingled. I am interested in preserving space so after insulating I would like to ...
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May 20, 2011
If a person asked to do your roofing for you and is not covered by WSIB. What would happen if the guy hurts himself or falls of the roof Is the homeowner responsible for the gentlemen injuries etc.?...
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May 17, 2011