I’m looking to replace the screen on my balcony door and bedroom window. Has anyone used any service that comes to your place to do this or is this something worth trying to do yourself?
May 7th, 2022 11:51 am
... water with a dial? Any reason why I shouldn't install one with a lever? I have no plumbing or soldering experience. Should I hire a plumber to replace the hose bibb for me? Any idea what the cost would be?
May 3rd, 2022 4:32 pm
... that made up the roof are fine too, but I can't see them being re-used. The metal frame that used to hold the roof is useless. So I either need to replace the roof or just buy a new gazebo all together. Gazebo was a Allen&Roth gazebo I bought off someone on rfd 2-3 years ago, so no warranty.
Apr 28th, 2022 12:47 pm
I have an 08 accord that has a couple of rust spots on the hood. I tried sanding and repainting last year but it seems like the rust in coming from underneath. Is it worth it to replace the hood? I think it's more aesthetic than functional. Looking at a used hood for around 200.
Apr 28th, 2022 12:01 am
How can i replace this https://i.imgur.com/UE4xway.jpeg with deadbolt like this.https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ezset-electronic-dead-bolt-satin-nickel-0467278p.html#srpi am bit lost on where the handle will be
Apr 20th, 2022 11:28 pm
Previous homeowner replaced windows and the lintels on 2 windows were capped with aluminum. I have been advised that this can cause long term damage to the lintel. I am looking for a window installer that can replace the aluminum window ...
Apr 18th, 2022 6:28 pm
... (eg his radiator leaked and caused potential transmission damage due to poor design of radiator), I've decided to bite the bullet and proactively replace my radiator in the next few weeks... Given that I am not well versed in the ins and outs of "auto mechanics", what other things are ...
Apr 14th, 2022 2:01 pm
House is 20 years old. Those outside plastic vent cover for bathroom, kitchen, dryer, etc mostly broken.Any suggestion on good company / contractor that do replacement service Richmond Hill area?2 are high up because they are 2nd floor bathroom's vent.
Apr 11th, 2022 12:45 pm
Hi All, Our building will need to undergo kitec replacement this summer-fall through a single contractor and I Just wanted to find out what authority does the condo board have and what can go wrong and what I should be aware of? Cost for 1 bedroom ...
Apr 9th, 2022 8:47 am
Hi RFD, Lakeside Gas (which is contracted out by Enbridge) came to my house this week to replace a gas meter. The visit also included an inspection of my gas pipes. I received a violation of my house's two gas shut-off valves. They are the older type of valves that ...
Apr 8th, 2022 1:17 pm
... probably 300+. I feel that my wallet got eaten by them. Is there any cheaper option? Here is the horrible quote for original Honda CRV windshield replacement. honda.jpg My friend is a mechanic that can issue safety certificate, he asked me to chrck with Honda dealer whether his certificate Mississauga ...
Mar 19th, 2022 11:07 pm
My Chamberlain garage door opener just broke. The trolley moves about 6" and then stops. After diagnosing the issue with the error code, looks like the RPM sensor has failed. I tried unplugging to see if it would reset but it won't. I looked up the part through the company and it's shipped from...
Mar 17th, 2022 4:03 pm
With interest rates almost certainly continuing to increase driving bond prices down, what are your thoughts on replacing or allocating a portion the bond component of a CP Portfolio to a Pref. Share EFT?
My Weber Genesis E310 from about 8 years ago, now has a thermometer that's no longer working. I bought the replacement part, but the wingnut on the old one won't budge - most likely because of high heat and grease - is there a wingnut wrench or something that I can use for leverage? I don't want to ...
Mar 12th, 2022 1:25 pm
Hello everyone. I have a deteriorating deck that needs replacing. With the astronomical price of lumber, would I be better off putting stone down instead? I have a side deck along a bungalow. Pretty basic set up. Rectangle of about 600 sf. What cost can I expect from anyone’s recent experience? TIA
Mar 6th, 2022 11:13 pm
... off the ground. I called the only local repair add on Kijiji ( some company has 16 different ads !) and was told it would cost about $400 to replace 2 extension springs and re-adjust the door. - Seals are in poor shape and bottom is starting the rust out. - Looks like the door bottom was ...
Mar 6th, 2022 9:16 pm
I have 4 kitchen under-cabinet flourescent lighting fixtures that I would like to replace. 2 have defective ballasts (constant buzzing even with new bulbs). Looking to replace it with LED or newer lighting technology as its getting harder to find flourescent bulbs ...
Mar 5th, 2022 8:38 pm
I own not one but TWO Xbox Series X controllers that have developed unusable "controller drift" - where the thumbsticks are registering ghost movement even when not being touched. On my expensive FH5 custom that I got for Christmas, it only lasted a month before it happened, and it's so se...
Feb 8th, 2022 4:35 pm
I have this very old Kenmore dryer (like 30+ year old one) that still work well, but in the past few days if I use it for more than one consecutive load on the second load it will start making this squealing noise every so often. I'm not a very handy person, and doesn't really have an idea how to re...
Feb 7th, 2022 1:20 pm
New homeowner here. I have Carrier Weathermaker 8000 Gas furnace. Age is supposed to be 20 to 25 years. Heating is good. Thermostat is currently set at 22.5 Dig Celsius. House is approx 50 years old . Single story 3 bedroom around between 1200 and 1300 sq. feet. Other gas item is water heater House ...
Feb 1st, 2022 4:02 pm