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  • Renovation
    NEW AC - Old one broke
    Updated 10 days ago
    My AC unit just stopped working. It was an original from the early 80s, so a new one is absolutely needed. Anyone have any suggestions? My bldg recommends a company...
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  • Renovation
    PTAC - need recommendation
    Updated 10 days ago
    I'm installing a PTAC unit and my choices are Simon Aire or Island Aire - can anyone recommend one over the other? According to the super, my building can only...
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  • Renovation
    floor stain price per square foot
    Updated 3 months ago
    Does anyone know the ball park cost per square foot for floor staining? I'm being quoted at about $4 psf for complete floor sand and refinish with 1 coat sealer + 3...
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  • Renovation
    Leveling floors
    Updated 5 months ago
    Am in the planning stage of a reno. One of the GC bidders noticed the floors weren't level and offered to add leveling to the scope. Went with this idea to the GC who...
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  • Renovation
    PSA: Avoid SPM Contracting
    Updated 8 months ago
    Don’t hire Steve and Michael Gatanas of SPM Contracting for your renovation project. They are unprofessional, dishonest, and deliver low quality work. Their carpenter...
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  • Renovation
    Major appliances
    Updated 11 months ago
    To what extent do high end fridges, ovens add value to a place? A Wolf or Gaggenau cooktop vs Jennair, a Miele vs Whirlpool? The obvious answer is 'it depends' -...
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  • Renovation
    Electrical upgrade
    Updated 11 months ago
    What kind of board pushback can I expect to upgrading electric in my unit? Currently has a 30 amp feed, probably using an antiquated 3-wire circuit rather than more...
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