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Renovation
Fixed price or time and materials?
Updated over 13 years agoFor an extensive renovation of a manhattan apartment -- five bathrooms, kitchen, replacing all flooring and stairways -- would you recommend hiring the GC on a fixed... -
Renovation
granite countertops
Updated over 13 years agoI'm being told that polished granite is quickly becoming passe' and that honed or satin finish granite is the wave of the future. And that if I use polished granite... -
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Milky White Haze on Refinished Wood Floors
Updated over 13 years agoSo last month I purchased an apartment in Greenwich Village which had 100 year old maple hardwood floors in all rooms except the bathrooms and the master dressing... -
Renovation
Appliance donation
Updated over 13 years agoI am redoing my kitchen and replacing all the white appliances. I can throw them out but was wondering if any organization will take the appliances. They are in very... -
Renovation
Low VOC Paint
Updated over 13 years agoI asked my contractor to use low VOC paint. I have a toddler and we will be moving in about 2 or 3 weeks after painting. My contractor has said that low VOC is just a... -
Renovation
hardwood floor showroom in NYC?
Updated over 13 years agoThinking of putting in new hardwood floors on a new apartment, but would like to see various samples. Anyone know a good place in the city? Thanks in advance. -
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NEW AC - Old one broke
Updated over 13 years agoMy 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...