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Here in ontario, Canada there are rules for how many wires can go into each size box, so you would not be able be able to split the junction 4 ways....however you could do the following: Lighting: open up up the box where your light is...the light itself should only have a black and a white...

Where in northwestern ontario are you?

Up here is Northwestern Ontario, Canada

I sell greenfibre blow-in insulation, and here's our specs : You have about 1,900 sq.ft of wall space at r-15 so you get 50 sq.ft per bag@ $19 per bag =$722 You have 1800 sq.ft of attic space at r-35 @ 20 sq.ft per bag = $1,710 You will need a few rolls of poly for the walls and misc. Supplies...

I can also send you an actual materials list for a 24 x 24 if you send me your email address, and you can price it out yourself

Yep. We sell them at our store.....they are meant to show the customer that they can get the garage in the photo for a set price....usually the kit garage has 2x4 walls, white siding and plain roofing.... More free than not, it brings the customer in, and then we 'upgrade' them to the siding...

When I bought my Van Mark brake, I went on their website (I think it's Van-mark.com) and found some instruction videos on there....some of my workers who had never used a brake before were able to figure it out with those videos, so maybe you can check that out ....

Like the title says, please show me interior photos of 16 x24 garages so I can see how much space there is inside. I won't be moving to my new place for a few years, and I don't have room for a large garage one on this property....I just want to know what I'll be able to work on in that size of...

We use Dymonic caulking, which is a flexible caulking often used in expansion joints on brick walls, etc...

In our part of Canada, we basically have 3 kinds of treated lumber: CCA, PWF and ACQ. PWF is used for foundations, ACQ is the safest and used for fencing and decks....CCA is not certified and is dangerous....

I know a guy who leaves food spiked with laxatives. He said it has worked on squirrels, raccoons, and mice/rats

Hi. Just one little note about the sketch provided. I am a contractor, and I always make sure the end of the stringers never touch the concrete pad, as water will wick up the stringer....you could either run the pt blocks across the whole base, or even use a strip of tar paper between the...

Hi....I own a small lumberyard and contracting company up in northern Canada, and our biggest part of the business is sheetmetal installation.....there have been a few things said on here that were not quite right....so if you want some of my install tips, email me at gotwood at astrocom-on.com...

My friend picks up about 250 a week in town here every week! The painted ones sell for about 15 bucks, but we burn all the other ones. He says the best place to get free pallets is at the airport. My wife and I own an auto parts store and small lumberyard, and we end up with about 30 pallets...

I am in Geraldton, Ontario....same weather as you. I would insulate the floor as much as possible. Also, get air-entraining in the concrete when you pour it....it will help prevent cracking in extreme weather.