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Everyday

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What should I ask before booking a kids’ class?Where can I get $5 bills from an ATM?Who do I call about injured wildlife in Toronto?Why are there lane closures on my late-night drive?

Antiques and vintage

1

How do I know if an antique is worth something?

Appliance repair

3

Fix or replace a broken fridge?My dryer takes forever. Why?My washer won’t drain. What is it?

Auto repair

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Dealer or independent shop?Do I need my AC recharged?How do I avoid getting upsold at a mechanic?How do I know a mechanic is any good?How often should I change my oil?Is a noisy muffler a big deal?My brakes are grinding. Can I wait?My car battery keeps dying. What should I check?My car pulls to one side. Is it alignment?My check engine light is on. What now?What does a brake job usually include?What is a Safety Standards Certificate?What should be in a winter car kit?What’s that clunk when I go over bumps?Why are my brakes squeaking?

Bike shop and repair

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Can e-bike batteries be repaired?How do I fix a flat bike tire?How do I winterize my bike for GTA winters?My bike gears keep slipping. Why?Should I fix my old bike or buy new?When should I get a bike tune-up?

Car parts

2

Can I change my own wiper blades?Can I replace a headlight bulb myself?

Carpenter

1

Can a wobbly chair be fixed?

Computer repair

4

Can I get files off a broken computer?My laptop won’t turn on. Is it dead?Should I fix my old laptop or buy new?Why is my laptop so slow?

Electrician

2

My breaker keeps tripping. Why?When do I need a licensed electrician in Ontario?

Electronics repair

4

Can an old record player be repaired?Can game consoles be repaired?Can headphones be fixed?Is it worth fixing a TV?

Engraving and trophies

1

How long does engraving take?

Fabric, sewing and craft supplies

1

How much fabric do I need?

Framing

1

Custom framing or a ready-made frame?

Games

1

Can I trade in old video games?

Glass repair

1

Can a windshield chip be repaired?

Hardware

2

What should be in a basic home tool kit?Where do I get keys cut?

Heating and cooling

3

How often should my furnace be serviced?Is a heat pump worth it in Ontario?No heat. What can I check first?

Jewellery repair and custom

2

Can a broken chain be fixed?Can a ring be resized?

Locksmith and keys

3

Can car key fobs be copied?Locked out. What do I do?Should I rekey or change locks after moving in?

Movers

1

How do movers charge for a move in the GTA?

Music gear

2

How often should a piano be tuned?Should I get my guitar set up?

Outdoor and sports gear

1

Where should I buy hiking shoes?

Pawn and buy-back

1

How do pawn shops work?

Phone repair

5

I dropped my phone in water. What do I do?Is it worth fixing a cracked phone screen?My phone battery dies fast. Replace it?My phone won’t charge. Is it broken?Original or third-party phone screen?

Photo lab and digitizing

3

Can VHS tapes be converted to digital?How do I digitize old photos?Where can I get film developed?

Plumber

4

Can I fix a running toilet myself?Drain clogged. When should I call a plumber?How do I avoid frozen pipes in winter?My water meter is leaking. Who fixes it?

Printing and signs

3

How long do business cards take?What do I need for a storefront sign?What file do I send a print shop?

Recycling depot

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How do I get rid of an old mattress or furniture?How do I recycle old electronics?Where do household hazardous items go?Where do I get rid of old paint?Where do I recycle batteries?

Rentals and costumes

2

When should I rent a tux or suit?Where can I rent a costume?

Roofer

1

My roof is leaking. What first?

Second-hand and consignment

1

How does consignment work?

Shoe repair

5

Can a purse or bag be repaired?Can my favourite shoes be resoled?Can sneakers be repaired?How do I protect boots for a Toronto winter?How do I stretch tight shoes?

Tailor and alterations

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Can a broken zipper be fixed?Can a leather jacket be altered?Can a suit be taken in?Can you shorten jacket sleeves?How long does a pant hem take?Is it worth tailoring cheap clothes?When should I book wedding alterations?

Thrift and donation

1

Where can I donate clothes and household items?

Tires

5

All-season or all-weather tires?Can a flat tire be repaired?Do winter tires lower my insurance in Ontario?How do I check if my tires are worn out?When should I put on winter tires?

Upholstery

1

Is it worth reupholstering a couch?

Watch repair

2

How often does a mechanical watch need service?Where do I get a watch battery replaced?