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  • Renovation
    hiding electric panel
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Any electicians here who can tell me if I'm allowed to wallpaper the cover of my ridiculously large fuse box? (i.e. use the same wallpaper that will be on the rest of...
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  • Renovation
    Carpenter to drill into rock maple cabinets?
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I have rock maple (bowling alley maple) custom cabinets in my kitchen. I tried to drill holes to add knobs and pulls, but the wood is rock maple and my drill and bits,...
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  • Renovation
    Gas fireplace
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I have a wood burning fireplace venting outdoor via chimney. I want to covert to natural gas. I am interested in a modern type burner with fire glass covering the...
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  • Renovation
    General guidelines to replace PTAC in a condo.
    Updated over 11 years ago
    I am living in a small condo building. The building is pretty new, so is the condo board. The two PTACs (Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner) in my apt are way too...
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  • Renovation
    Loft Gut Reno - Ceilings
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Is it always a good idea to keep the original ceilings intact. Our place has 11' ceilings, architect strongly recommends dropping it to hide electrical / ductwork etc...
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  • Renovation
    Costs and Scope in Planning Stage
    Updated over 11 years ago
    We have recently had our architect create plans for our renovation. In doing so, we were clear about our budget up front. Now, after carefully creating our plans and...
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  • Renovation
    general timeline for renovations
    Updated over 11 years ago
    Hi everyone, I want to do some light renovations on a condo, but I’m not sure how long each step in the renovation process will take. Please help me estimate of...
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