Maintenance and Repairs
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I am planning extensive renovations to my home that was built in 1914. I want to ensure the foundation is in the best possible condition before I begin anything else. There are a few visible cracks in the...
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May 24, 2012
Our 4 year old house has aluminum clad wood frames windows. Our problem is loud cracking/popping sounds – like hitting a 2x4 on the metal bench. These events are typically happening in series in the morni...
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January 19, 2021
Hello, I was out in my backyard today and noticed this thing sticking out from the side. I have noticed this before and never questioned it until today because it looks like it has been pulled away from...
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May 14, 2012
I have a mahogany dining table. One of its legs has come out of the joint and broken. The surface has also cracked at the joints. Can this be repaired? How much would this roughly cost? Thanks...
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May 10, 2012
I have a customer who wants me to refinish her pine plank floors. The planks were installed about 10 years ago and were urethaned without stain. My question has to do with the gaps/spaces between the pl...
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May 9, 2012
Hi, I am trying to find somewhere to buy used alumnum windows for my annex at my Trailer Camp. Do you have any suggestions? Thanking you in advance...
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May 10, 2012
Replacing a basement window. If the original builders steel window frame is removed do I need to insert a lintel before insertinga new casement window? The window is approx 14 inches by 30 inches. The ba...
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May 8, 2012
Our bathroom was renovated in 2009 and a new shower was installed. However there are persistent leaks in the corner where the shower base meets the wall and the baseboard. There are pockets of mould around the ...
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May 3, 2012
I would like to remove hard wood floor from livingroom and hallway and have it re-installed. Is this possible? And who can I hire to do this for me? The flooring would come from livingroom and hallwa...
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May 4, 2012
I had just done my pavement 8 months ago, unfortunately, there were chipping on surface and the seal is opening. I did bring back to the same contractor who did it. Sadly, they said nothing coul...
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May 2, 2012
I have had a black metal (tin, I believe) roof for about 20 years and the paint is peeling. I had it pressure washed and painted about 4 years ago for $3,000 but once again it is unattractiv...
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May 2, 2012
What to do with the damage to the Foundation of the building caused by the gas station closed by? Should I soil sample my self or hire a lab to do that? How can I find out on the gas station? Wou...
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September 23, 2012
We are doing a renovation in our basement. We would like to install dricore floor with laminate. Our floor is uneven by approx. an inch. It's along a crack- we used to have water issues due to pressure unde...
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April 27, 2012
I have brick fence which is sinking. I like to have pipes to sustain the brick fence....
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April 26, 2012
Thinking about painting the trim on the house. Wondering what contractors recommend? What about for a deck?...
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April 23, 2012
I have someone who wants me to frame in their basement. There is the rough in for a sink and toilet. The person wants me to remove and cap both so that flooring can be laid down eventually. Actually, the to...
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April 21, 2012
I have a sagging floor on the main floor (30yrs old house). Knowing the basement is finished, is there any point to pay for a structural engineer to try assessing the situation? Also, wh...
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April 17, 2012
Hi, Recently I received my Industrial electrical licence, but I am planing to open electrical bussines for residential needs. Can I do that ? Thank you...
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April 23, 2012
Electrician: If someone is moving from Quebec to B.C. and was an electrician, how does the certification transfer, or what does one need to re-certify/qualify to work in BC or Alberta?...
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May 7, 2012
My situation is that I am removing all existing carpet, my apartment has wooden baseboards and I am hoping they can remain in place. I am having carpet installed in the bedrooms and living room, but wil...
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April 14, 2012