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Renovation
Floor stain
Updated almost 15 years agoI'm renovating my place and am trying to pick a floor stain color. I like ebony but I'm in a prewar building and fear it might hurt resale values. Anyone have any... -
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Skim Coating Loft Ceilings
Updated almost 15 years agoDo experts see any need to skim coat the ceilings if we have a couple of chandeliers? Ceilings are ok but somewhat uneven at places as cement plastering was not done... -
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Getting rid of cigarette smoke smell
Updated almost 15 years agoI recently bought a one-bedroom from a smoker. I want to do everything possible to get rid of the smoke smell. So far, I am 1. putting in new wood floors 2.... -
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buytile.com thoughts?
Updated almost 15 years agoWe've been comparing prices from our vendors and buytile.com and a lot of the tiles we're interested in are available (same size, manufacturer, color, everything) is... -
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Best flooring for a residential lobby?
Updated almost 15 years agoOur building is replacing its linoleum tiles. What inexpensive, durable, easy-to-clean, dirt-camouflaging flooring would you recommend for a residential lobby? Also... -
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Messy telephone wires behind jack
Updated almost 15 years agoI got rid of the (real) old phone jacks in my old post-war building apartment by simply cutting off the phone wires from the jack and hiding those wires. Of course, I... -
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Adding new bathroom
Updated almost 15 years agoI am considering converting 3 apartments into a luxury triplex. What would be the master bedroom however, does not have a master bath. The room does have a side room...