Forum: Ottawa
2021-10-03, 03:00 PM
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Forum: Ottawa
2021-01-25, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,340
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Forum: Ottawa
2021-01-22, 10:16 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
Someone posted on reddit couple days ago that...
Someone posted on reddit couple days ago that lumber cost itself increase by $30,000 for each house in 2020. That would definitely affect the final price of the house. That person also suspect...
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Forum: Ottawa
2021-01-19, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,294
I am so sorry to hear about your trouble. This...
I am so sorry to hear about your trouble. This just indicates that problems could happen to any builders, even the good one. Urbandale used to be really reputable. I think it all depends on the site...
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Forum: Ottawa
2021-01-14, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-11-08, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,068
I've used them to look at contractors ratings...
I've used them to look at contractors ratings before. You can't rely on just a single rating site. Combine HomeStars with others such as Google Rating, and most importantly, your gut feeling....
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-10-08, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,352
Yeah that's what happens with us. Ours (front...
Yeah that's what happens with us. Ours (front load) are on the main floor and balance. But if we run the machines at high speed cycle, the whole laundry floor vibrates. Scare the heck out of me, and...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-10-07, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,352
Coincidentally, my neighbors just moved their...
Coincidentally, my neighbors just moved their laundry room from the basement to the 2nd floor for convenient reason. Lots of us dread the spin noise, but I suppose if you have a big family, running 3...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-10-06, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,352
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-08-04, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,036
In practice, it doesn't matter whether the...
In practice, it doesn't matter whether the inspector says the name or not. It would only be the neighbors. I would advise to talk to your neighbors first before going to the city.
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-05-23, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,123
There are couple things to note regarding the...
There are couple things to note regarding the humidifier.
New houses are very air tight, and humidifiers do not seem to update their setting recommendation on the control panel. This is where you...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-05-23, 01:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,542
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-05-23, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,123
Another thing to note is that if you go above...
Another thing to note is that if you go above entry level AC, the vendor usually requires annual maintenance in order to hold the 10-year or so warranty. This is the case with our Bryant AC. I...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-05-23, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Thanks for the suggestion guys. I don't have...
Thanks for the suggestion guys. I don't have copper pipe. I believe nowadays all new houses use the PVC pipes.
The noise seems to come from the sink area. I plan to remove the bottom of the...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-05-14, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,578
Dripping noise from the master washroom
Hi all,
My master bedroom is above my office. Lately, while sitting in the office, I hear this tik-tak dripping water noise from above. When someone uses the sink in the master washroom, there are...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-04-09, 09:42 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
You guys should get something like an Airthings...
You guys should get something like an Airthings device. I've been tracking it on my first floor for the last couple months, but with normal HRV and fan running all the time. What I see is that the...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-03-31, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,233
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-03-13, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,542
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-02-06, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,485
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-29, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,071
I can't tell how big is the gap on the second...
I can't tell how big is the gap on the second image. As the window close, there might bit a bit of room between the frame and the windows itself. But that should be squeezed by the soft layer...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-19, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,957
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-18, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 12,129
I wouldn't be over worried about resale value....
I wouldn't be over worried about resale value. The majority of people buy houses because they want to leave in a house. The # of people buying for investment is a lot less. Toronto market is getting...
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-15, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 12,129
This is true. In the Sundance (Bank & Leitrim)...
This is true. In the Sundance (Bank & Leitrim) area, Claridge bought the remaining lots from LeMay Homes, and started building all the lots immediately as inventory houses around August last year....
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-13, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,029
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Forum: Ottawa
2020-01-13, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,902
I am in the Sundance/Findlay Creek area (east...
I am in the Sundance/Findlay Creek area (east side of Bank St.).
We did measure with Fan on and HRV on. In modern house, the fan is always constantly running. If they don't run, the number is...
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