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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. ...
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September 7, 2023
I want to buy an existing commercial kitchen. Is anyone selling one? Does anyone know of someone who wants to sell?...
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August 10, 2023
Which is the Best sealer for a cedar deck 10 years old that will last in Canadian winters ...
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August 7, 2023
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...
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August 7, 2023
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 ...
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August 3, 2023
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?...
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August 3, 2023
Can electrical panel replacements happen on weekends? I work from home and cannot be without power - thank you....
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August 20, 2023
Any asbestos issues if disturbing the plaster for any interior reno that may be undertaken....
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July 29, 2023
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...
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July 31, 2023
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 ...
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July 27, 2023
How much does it cost to install plywood on the walls of a new home 1/2 inch osb ...
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July 29, 2023
Can wires be fed into main electrical panel from the top according to Ontario Elec. Code. or the sides only?...
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August 20, 2023
I would like to build a garage in the back of my property. Thru conversations with my neighbors, the subject of "lot coverage" came up. From what I understand, due to the size of what I want to ...
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July 28, 2023
Hello We have an unfinished basement and the 3 way light switch was installed by the stairs. This was originally attached to a hanging 2x4, it's now attached to the concrete floor however is this a s...
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July 24, 2023
I have a gazebo 12x14 with metal frame and plastic alumnium roof. It has collapsed this winter. When I deassembly it, I found that 1 metal beam at corner was broken, the other were just bent. I tried to...
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July 18, 2023
Hi I am creating a window in basement that needs to be supported with 2 wood lintel of size 2 inches by 8 inches. It extends 6 inches on 1 side but only 5 inches on the other side. I understand that lintel tran...
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July 12, 2023
Our question what is the best way to insulate the walls of a three season cottage that currently has cedar siding over tentest boards attached to 2x4 studs. We have already completely gutted the inside back t...
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July 18, 2023
Can I convert my basement cold room to a bathroom? It is under the porch/ It is quite large - 12' x 6.5'...
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July 1, 2023
How it work the Reno work process? A professional came and did a quotation and mentioned that need to provide $2k in advance before the work starts. Does it have a contract to sign that can protect both...
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June 27, 2023