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  • Renovation
    contractors
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I am wondering whether people can have recommendations for a contractor for our reno this summer. I went through all old threads and made a list, but most are...
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  • Renovation
    Pluming
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I'm about to embark on a bathroom renovation project in a co op. My GC is recommending that I also update the pluming since its quite old. However I always thought...
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  • Renovation
    Ceiling pipes/sprinklers in pre-war lofts
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I'm not a fan of the exposed pipes/sprinklers on the ceilings of many pre-war lofts. I know the easiest option to conceal these is to drop the ceilings, but this...
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  • Renovation
    skim coating and painting the ceiling
    Updated about 13 years ago
    how much should this cost...about 650 sf. currently the apt. is vacant so access is easy. ceiling is about 9ft. high.
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  • Renovation
    Width of kitchen counter
    Updated about 13 years ago
    What's the minimum width that's acceptable for a kitchen counter? Base cabs are normally 24+ inches, but I'm wondering if I could use upper cabinets ( as lower cabs)...
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  • Renovation
    Solid wood floor for a 580 alcove studio
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Just bought a 580sq alcove studio with good natural light. Consider new solid hardwood floor (about 460 sq). Like darker color but not too dark as I like dark...
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  • Renovation
    Architect for condo renovation
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I'm looking for some one to help me draw up plans for a condo renovation - not quite a gut job, will keep walls and floors, but would like to slightly reconfigure and...
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