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  • Renovation
    Do I need a General Contractor?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I'm looking to do the following in my 2 bed Pre-War: 1. Strip all door frames and window frames. 2. Strip wainscoting in dining room 3. Restore fireplace 4. Sand...
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  • Renovation
    how much to .....?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    My husband and I are looking to purchase a two bedroom/conv 3. Most of the apts need a lot of work and so I am trying to see how much additional it will cost to...
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  • Renovation
    Looking to renovate a 1-bedroom in UES co-op
    Updated over 14 years ago
    My grandma's apartment, while very well-maintained, is horrendously outdated and she's looking to renovate. Here it the floorplan <a rel="nofollow"...
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  • Renovation
    Is exposed brick a good look?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I am in the process of renovating my loft apartment and discovered that one side of the apartment has brick underneath existing sheetrock. The apartment is a...
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  • Renovation
    Steel to match Viking/Sub-Zero
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Is there any place in the city that can cut+bend stainless steel to cover up a ~3 feet by ~1 foot opening in my cabinetry above my Viking oven? I could use wood, but...
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  • Renovation
    Ugliest Kitchen & Bath Competition
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I'm pulling together a blog about kitchens and bathrooms... Trends, advice, etc. If your current kitchen and/or bathroom looks like an absolute nightmare, please email...
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  • Renovation
    Skim Coating
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I was speaking to someone about skim coating my apartment and I asked him what the price per square foot he charged. The guy said that that is not the how skim...
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