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Hi everyone. My name is Preet. I live in Winnipeg. I quit my job and started my own business. But I don’t know how to give quotes. Can anyone please tell me how can I give quotes for T-bar ceiling and floor...
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January 2, 2023
Water pump installed 1.5 years ago. It went shut off. It provides full pressure and water is flowing but it won't shut of. I turn it off and on at the breaker...
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December 26, 2022
We had a home inspector mention the header and trimmers at the stair opening should be doubled. The plans say all lintel 2 ply 2x10, this has passed inspection so not sure if this is a code issue? It i...
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December 26, 2022
What type of contractor is best to review water damage / rot in the sill and at the end/band joist. My sill has plastic between the foundation and the wood, but it's still very dark, blac...
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December 26, 2022
Hi folks, We will be renovating our home and want to get rid of our old furniture, appliances, electronics, etc., so after a lot of research, I found one disposal service on Google. Her...
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December 26, 2022
Cost to finish 1000 sq ft basement. One 3 pc bath and kitchen on one wall. 1 bedroom. It's a 2022 built home which has 9 ft ceiling height and walkout french door entrance. All building material suppl...
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September 11, 2023
We have cedar siding house, which hasn't been stained since built in 1985. House is 2,000 bungalow. Who does this work in Ottawa area? What would be the approximate cost?...
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December 20, 2022
Hi i am an experienced drywaller. spend 4 years in steel framing and drywalling. I just want to start my drywall installation company. Can somebody please teach me how to give estimates.I have a job to do. don...
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December 12, 2022
We suspect rats are entering our basement along the electrical conduit behind the electrical panel and nesting there. The panel is mounted on a large panel of wood which we can't get behind but rats have b...
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December 12, 2022
I'm a student, working on a project at Lakeland College. Was wondering the cost to rebuild a home. Specs: First-floor area= 754.8 sqft Basement area= 590.29 sqft Garage area= 396.0...
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December 31, 2022
I'm a professional TBAR installer. I came across a tool called Speed Square. Was the best investment that I've ever made for TBAR celling. Highly recommend to use the tool....
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December 6, 2022
We are putting in a mini bar (wine fridge) with a small counter (about 6 ft) and a TV above it. There will be a couple of outlets on the counter for a coffee machine and maybe a small microwave....
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December 11, 2022
Is it true that you cannot install 4" LED flat recessed lights if you don't have access to them? Example: You MUST have an attic to access 4" lights....
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December 4, 2022
Hey there curious if anyone knows anything about landlock property or have been through a case would love to chat, long story but basically being threatened with trespassing his property to get to mine ...
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December 1, 2022
I am trying to determine if my house is 100 amp or 200 amp service. The main breaker consists of 2 breakers each labeled as 100 amp. Does that mean it's 100 amp service or 200 amp service? The panel has...
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November 30, 2022
Hey there so I’m currently in the middle of a 50x50 shop build it is 10 ft tall and I noticed as we were putting on the trusses today there seems to be quite a bit of sway on the tops of the walls (I can ma...
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November 21, 2022
I want to install the following product on the kitchen island. My electrician is saying it’s not allowed by Ottawa city code. Is it correct? https://www.kitchenpowerpopups .com/collectio...
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November 13, 2022
We used a bit of self levelling compound for the bathroom floor and waited the specified amount of time before applying 8x8 porcelain tiles and we used 1/4 " spacers. We used premium pre-mixed mortar b...
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January 31, 2023
When I run the tub water it is very hot. when I turn the shower on the water is warm, the faucet is all the way to the hot....
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November 13, 2022