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  • Renovation
    NEW AC - Old one broke
    Updated about 2 months 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 about 2 months 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 5 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 6 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 10 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 about 1 year 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 about 1 year 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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