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Hi there, We live in a house built in 1985 and there's a crackling noise. It's hard to explain...hopefully you can help me solve the mystery or at least get me started..... - the noise is random i.e. there's no pattern to it, but it happens at night and it keeps us awake - it sounds like i...
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Vent problem Plumbing
by K in Toronto
When our upstairs shower is in use, there is a sewage smell coming from the vent in the neighbouring bedroom. This bedroom shares a wall with the bathroom, and we think that the shower drain is not vented properly outside, but can't be sure. Our contractor would like to open the wall from the bed...
1 day ago
I have just bought a house that was built less than a year ago and the basement is not finished. I would like to have the basement finished but someone told me I should wait a few years if it is a new home due to some risks. Is this true? Do I have to wait to finish my basement and if so, what ar...
Feb 6, 2012 2:42pm
Under projects; contact multiple companies defaults to the first company I contacted and won't allow me to save another company and seny my message. Is that not the point of this tab?
Feb 6, 2012 11:48am
I have a cooler room in the basement that has been of no use for years. The room is quite large for its purpose so I thought of transforming it entirely into something else. I am thinking of putting the washer/dryer and the basement sink in this space and free up the room in the basement. Q...
Feb 6, 2012 10:42am
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Windows Windows & Doors
by Jennifer in Oshawa
My bedroom window is making whistling noise sometimes. Do I have to replace new one or this can be fixed? Thank you.
Nov 3, 2011 11:50am
The windows stamped 2002 are 68 by 72 inch, double-pane they do not close all the way, there are some gaps and thus a lot of heat escapes does anyone know who I can contact for window repair/re-installation? the cost of new ones is excessive considering how relatively new these are th...
Dec 22, 2011 11:34pm
Please see attached photos. I'm not sure if there is a leak or there is a condensation problem but I would like to get it fixed. It is mostly in the ceiling which is the front door porch. Any information on what the issue could be or who I should call would be very helpful. Thank you. Xerxes
Feb 3, 2012 9:02am
Need someone's help on the proper steps of walling up the space after removing a sliding door. So I have a 5 foot sliding door in the back of my house that I'm going to be removing and adding a wall. Removing the door is not the problem. I need to know the steps to build up the wall. I know tha...
Feb 1, 2012 10:31am
Does it make sense to upgrade attic insulation now for the benefit of an eco-energy audit rebate even though I will need a new roof in the next year or so? Is there any significant reason or advantage to wait to upgrade the insulation until the same time a new roof is installed?


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