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I am in the final stage of a lengthy self-build project and recently encountered two unpleasant/learning experiences and seeking advice from knowledgeable experts. My background is I am a building inspector...
We are doing a reno of our ensuite bathroom and I have a question regarding putting a shower niche in the exterior wall. We have a semi-detached home that shares only one wall with our neighbor, the garage...
I posted an ad on this website looking for a professional to fix my oven. It hasn’t worked in almost 5 months! That really limits what we can eat and it’s been tough!! I’m unsure how to proceed and ...
Just moved here and looking forward to doing business with other contractors around the area....
I have a type of telepost that I do not know how to adjust. There is no flat spot where I could use a wrench. There is a notch and a hole that I believe are there for some kind of tool that is to be used for ad...
I have an unusual attic setup. My house has a second furnace in the attic and a vapor barrier is installed underneath the attic insulation. There is moisture trapped underneath the vapor barrier (living spa...
Hi everyone, I have commercial project coming up soon, need most recent pricing in Toronto area if you do not mind, please, I thank you all in advance for your time to respond. Commercial of...
I have an Ecobee smart thermostat installed in my 2 level stacked townhouse. I have the AC set to 19 degrees and the indoor humidity set to 50%. However, the indoor humidity never goes below the mid to ...
I need to add a 30 inch by 30 inch basement egress window. The window needs to be supported with 2-2X8 WOOD LINTEL and a steel lintel for the exterior brick veneer. My foundation wall is poured concrete with 8....
Hi everyone! I'm looking for extra waterproofing measures from inside before contractors come to start reno. I have a few hair line cracks on the basment wall and few big settling cracks on the bas...
Hello. I was wondering what the cost of a small bathroom in a basement would be. It would be in an area that has the rough in plumbing already. ...
I want to buy an existing commercial kitchen. Is anyone selling one? Does anyone know of someone who wants to sell?...
Which is the Best sealer for a cedar deck 10 years old that will last in Canadian winters ...
Let's say I want to build my garage next month. 20' x 22' garage. I haven't built anything yet, so I am just looking for some feedback and opinions... I know a little bit about 'lot cov...
The house was built in 1984 and shows cracks in masonry. I want to ensure that excess ground water from the garden cannot penetrate through the walls. Since a drainpipe is broken, I am concerned that this ...
I have an existing garden shed at my home that never had a levelled base under it. How much would it cost to install one?...
Can electrical panel replacements happen on weekends? I work from home and cannot be without power - thank you....
Any asbestos issues if disturbing the plaster for any interior reno that may be undertaken....
Hi, we're diyers trying to install 60" width worth of cabinets, plus a soffit extension at the ceiling, beside our existing kitchen cabinets to get some extra storage. We live in a condo hig...
For our kitchen remodel, we need to have the doorway along a loadbearing wall, walled up and moved about three or 4 feet over from his current location on that wall, taking the place of the current ...