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  • Renovation
    Gas line permit
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    I had a new gas pool heater installed, but not connected to the gas line. The gas line (where is the meter) is like 10 feet away. I had one plumber stop by and he...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen Cabinet Door: Repairing Damage
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    Somehow I managed to gouge a chunk out for the painted finish on one of my custom kitchen cabinet doors. The paint has come off and the wood is exposed in an area...
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  • Renovation
    Patch wood floors
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    Can anyone recommend a good floor person? I demo'd a few walls in my apartment and now need to fill in the uncovered floor areas with new standard oak flooring. ...
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  • Renovation
    DOB objection: Proving unit is not rent-controlled
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    We purchased a one bedroom in a Sunnyside co-op to gut renovate. Our remaining objection from the Queens DOB is proving our unit is not rent-controlled. Despite...
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  • Renovation
    whats the benefits of doing it the right way??
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    So i am about 5k on architect fees simply trying to convert my alcove studio to a 1 bedroom and reconfigure a couple closets. My friend did the same thing in his coop...
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  • Renovation
    Low Profile Over-the-Range Microwave Hood
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    Q: How would you feel if you walked into an apartment you were considering and it had a low profile over the range microwave hood that only fit things 7" tall? <a...
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  • Renovation
    Fireproofing question
    Updated almost 7 years ago
    What is the correct process to fireproof a vertical steel column that is in the middle of a kitchen counter. Intumescent paint vs Sheetrock? Can a regular contractor...
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