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  • Renovation
    built ins
    Updated over 15 years ago
    in a condo is it customary to get permission before doing any work in your unit, such as built in shelves? is it possible to be denied?
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  • Renovation
    wood floors price difference
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Buying an 560 sq ft apt with wood panels floors which are not in the greatest conditon. Is it better to replace the damage panels and refinish( panels are kind of...
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  • Renovation
    Pre-finished wood panels
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Does anyone know a source for pre-finished wood panels? I would like use it as a backdrop for hanging a flat screen TV and also some photography. Thanks in advance...
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  • Renovation
    What's in your liquor cabinet?
    Updated over 15 years ago
    Finally putting together a proper liquor cabinet, would love to hear what StreetEasy alkies, I mean, regulars, consider essential. I'm a novice at cocktails but...
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  • Renovation
    Getting approval- what are the steps?
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I hope to be closing next month on an apartment that needs work. I want to rip up carpet and put down hardwood floors, demo the bathroom, new floors, wall tiles, put...
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  • Renovation
    recess lighting vs overhead
    Updated over 15 years ago
    My living room does not get too much light and has no overhead light so I'm thinking off getting some light overhead. Been told its pretty easy to run a wire from the...
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  • Renovation
    Building a wall-need advise.
    Updated over 15 years ago
    I’m looking to build a wall in my studio to separate the living area from the bedroom area. Would there be a way to build something within code that would not require...
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