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We bought a home about 5 yrs ago. We are now trying to determine wether to repair or rebuild since there seems to be alot of repairs needed. The House was built in the 1950's we have no basement. We live ...
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February 15, 2011
Any suggestions for solving ice damming on a cold roof? The overflow melt from the sun shining on the snow-covered roof is falling all along the entrance way to the house and causing a constaant slipping h...
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February 5, 2011
I'm in the process of contemplating a major renovation that would include a second level addition to a single story bungalow that would include extending the basement and also an overhaul of the kitchen. Iâ...
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July 16, 2012
door from garage to house- does it need to be a firedoor? also, we have a commercial hollow metal door installed. would like to replace door with insulated door and not change jamb. any ideas where i ...
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June 23, 2018
I would like to find out the approximate cost of having a 2 car garage build with the concrete pad. the size of the structure would be 22 feet wide by 24 feet deep ...
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March 2, 2011
We recently removed baseboards and carpet to put in a hardwood floor and noticed cold drafts in several areas where the wall and floor meet. What can I do to stop the drafts before the hardwood is installed...
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February 8, 2011
We are doing a kitchen renovation on mostly a DIY basis, but we need to remove a load-bearing wall - where can we find a structural engineer to do a small job like this in the GTA? And how much should i...
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January 27, 2011
Hi Bill, Thanks for your insights - we did most you suggested. The previous job was near finished and we did speak to the owner, so we know it was his job. Could have been a relative but I don't th...
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November 30, 2010
I hired Handiman 4u in Pickering on May 12/10 it is now Oct and the work is still not complete. I had to see a lawyer . My lawyer instructed me to terminate my contract and sue. I do not recommend anyone...
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October 10, 2010
Hello, I currently work for a basement reno company as a salesman. All I do is estimating and getting the contracts finalized, I do NOT do any of the actual construction. We have framing/drywall pp...
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January 26, 2011
We recently realized that we have a deep hole (about 4 feet deep by 1.5 feet wide) near our foundation that extends below a raised cement deck area. The foundation's integrity has not been compromi...
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July 29, 2010
Looking to add another crew must have licence, vehicle, all tools needed for all aspects of in terior renovations ( from rough to finish ) 2 man crew prefered sub rates or hourly send p...
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August 27, 2010
I need to hire general helper, please contact me. Cheers, Vigen...
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April 24, 2010
Hello all! Looking for some advice. We have purchased a loft in downtown Edmonton. It is a converted 1950's warehouse. A completely open space that has an existing kitchen and bath located in the m...
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February 2, 2011
I recently had my roof re-shingled in the fall and started experiencing leaking between the gutter and Fascia in the back of the house. I contacted the company that contracted several times to get them to take ...
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March 23, 2011
Any contractors out there who have been succesful in soundproofing a brick party wall in a semi detached home? The stairs run along it so building studs and adding insulation is not an option. We can spa...
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March 27, 2018
We would like to add a den and extra bedroom into a partially finished basement of our 30 year old bungalow. There are currently two very small windows that are covered by our deck. We would like to install 2...
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February 7, 2011
HI Does anyone know of a good electric tankless water heater? Home depot sells the bosch aquastar but i've been getting mixed reviews. Just wandering how much it would cost to install a tankless heate...
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March 14, 2011
Im trying to determine the cost effectiveness of buying a older home and renovating vs buying newer. If i could get a quick professional opinion on some numbers it would greatly help. All numbers given are roug...
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February 27, 2010
Should they cost?? Why are contractors charging me for a correct estimate. I would like to expand out my kitchen, knocking out the outside wall, into the backyard. I have a contractor wanting ...
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March 16, 2010