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  • Renovation
    Soundproofing: Alternative to CityQuiet windows?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Question to people with experience: how good are CityQuiet windows in shutting out street noise of trucks and buses? Are there any decent alternatives?
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  • Renovation
    high gloss on wood cabinets?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Hi, just wondering if anyone here owns these and has used for more than a few years? I'm talking about something that looks like this (not this ebony striped...
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  • Renovation
    cost to sound proof a wall
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Has anyone undertaken this type of renovation work? Looking at an apt that was split during coop conversion and noise complaints persist. The wall is prob 16-20...
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  • Renovation
    best time of year to paint
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I'm planning to paint my entire apartment - crown molding and walls, possibly the ceilings. Is there an ideal season to do this, or rather should I avoid doing this in...
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  • Renovation
    Washer/dryer dilemma
    Updated over 16 years ago
    We're moving into a building that allows in-unit washer/dryers with board approval. There's no central laundry. It seems that we could, theoretically, install a...
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  • Renovation
    opinions on paint colors
    Updated over 16 years ago
    We are looking to paint our living room / dining room comb a good light color that will work well with Benjamin Moore super white trim on the mouldings. We don't have...
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  • Renovation
    lighting stores in the bowery - chandelier
    Updated over 16 years ago
    anyone have a suggestion for a good lighting store in the bowery? we want to get a crystal chandelier for our dining room (similar to the ones in gracious home) but...
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