Maintenance and Repairs
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I need advice on who to talk to and contact about mould or mildew removal. We have just taken possesion of and are about to move into a rental house in Edmonton only to discover there is a mould problem in the ...
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June 9, 2011
I have lost the manual for my jacuzzi tub and I have to remove the drain stopper. How do I go about removing the stopper so I can remove all of the hair built up in the drain? Thanks for your help. Jim...
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September 29, 2011
i live in a home that was built in 1953 and there is only one electrical outlet that has grounding wire and that is located downstairs in the basement. so how do i plug in my electrical devices that need ground...
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July 23, 2011
Last night we had the toilet from our master ensuite bathroom overflow forcing a lot of water under the tiles and into our vents. The water was pouring down through one of the pot lights in the ceiling below &#...
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June 2, 2011
Hi. July of 2010 we had a contractor come in and remove and replace part of our driveway/sidewalk as it had deterioated. Within the first couple of weeks upon completion I had to call the contractor back t...
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July 30, 2015
My friend bought a house and got a private construction guy to finish the basement ,then found out the guy in question did horible job toilet not encre fireplace wireing not good insulation not good all an...
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May 27, 2011
We've just bought a house and have noticed that there is a constant pool of water beside the front porch. We have stamped concrete that runs from the sidewalk to the backyard and covers the entire space be...
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May 25, 2011
How can I get rid of film on my wood floor that is newly installed. After cleaning with different kinds of wood floor cleaners, I am left with film on the floor that I dont know how to get rid of. My floor...
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June 2, 2011
Hi there, I have a 6 and a half foot long 'window' in my basement that is made up of thick glass blocks. I was told that I wont be able to install another window along that same wall because ther...
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August 10, 2011
I've pulled the old carpet in the main part of the basement and the underlay in some corners has stuck to the floor. Is this a result of water weeping up through the concrete? When I put down new carp...
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September 30, 2019
what is the most economical way to add some insulation value to a concrete basement floor? currently there is some really old lino on the floor and thats it, because the house is 60 years old, the b...
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July 10, 2011
Just wondering if i need to put a gasket between the floor and the 2x4 plate?...
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June 4, 2011
If a house has one side sink in 4 inches due to soil settlement, is there a threat to the foundation of the house? Can that be repaired and if so about how much would the total cost be?(Just a ...
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May 10, 2011
what specific type of yearly sealer should I put on a decorative stamped concrete patio and where could I buy this product....
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August 10, 2011
We have water leaking into our basement. Looks like the cause is coming from where the canexel siding meets the brick. The brick covers the bottom layer of the house (first floor) and on top of the br...
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August 1, 2011
I need new flooring on the second floor of my two story house. Must I remove old asbestos tiles or can they be covered with the new flooring....
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August 5, 2015
What are the best methods for removing mold and ensuring it does not return?...
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May 19, 2011
What is the best and most economical way to strip a log home, ie, hand sanding, corn blasting, sand blasting, etc. What are my options and are some methods better than others?...
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April 25, 2011
I've just put an offer in on a house, and the posts may need to be replaced, I was just concerned about price. Could I get a quote? Thanks ! Lichelle...
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April 22, 2011
I am considering to replace my stucco based siding to a HardieBoard like new one. The house if fairly 'dificult', many corners, about 30 windows on 3 levels. the surface is about 5000 sf. What ...
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May 16, 2011