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I Want To Take A Wall Out In My Living Room To Make It Bigger But There Is A Support Beam There So How Would I Go About Getting It Done...
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October 17, 2007
We are in the process of finishing our Cabin by Lake Isle. We have the bathroom to do and a covered deck to finish. The bathroom just has the walls up. We have a corner jacuzzi tub to be framed in. I would like...
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May 17, 2006
I am considered buying an older bungalow and doing a big reno. I would like to add a storey appr.1100 sq.ft. with a budget of about 80,000. 1st- Can this be done with my budget and how can I ensure that...
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April 20, 2008
Hi, I might land a very good deal buying an ex-grow op house. I know all about the mould and rotten supports. What would be the best way to inspect the house? Litterally tear every wall down?...
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April 15, 2013
Hi, I have a garage that is not attached to my house. I do not like where it is located and would like to move it closer to my house. It sits on a cement pad and is wood not siding/not insulated. Th...
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February 28, 2008
Can anyone recommend someone who will design a deck with instructions for proper building by the homeowner?...
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December 15, 2007
We are in the process of building and improving on our acreage, and we need to have a surveyor come in to establish boundaries ( for fencing, etc). Any recommendations on who can do it the most ...
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May 27, 2008
I have a soft (water rot) spot in my upstairs deck. The deck also doubles as my livingroom ceiling. I've got 2 opinions on why there's a soft spot. First, the membrane wasn't caulked pro...
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June 2, 2008
Have recently replaced b'room faucet. Had noticed some water damage to ceiling in room underneath prior to but it seemed to dry up. More than 6 weeks later the drywall in the celing is cracked and peeling...
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April 23, 2008
Hello..we are looking for referrals for contractors that are experienced with underpinning. Does anyone have any referras?...
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January 3, 2010
I suspect black mould in our basement and in the ceiling/wall or a bedroom.. who can i get to test and access my situation?... I do not want to disturb or clean it because i'm pregnant.....
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January 24, 2011
Do i have to put new weepping tile in or can i fix it from inside ok....
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January 3, 2010