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  • Renovation
    Painting and floors
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I'm moving into a new apartment and want to have it painted and hardwood floors refinished before I move in. Prewar apartment, 600 sq ft, 14 ft ceilings; walls...
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  • Renovation
    Need help with estimates
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I need some help from those in the know - we have received several proposals estimates on some work we want to do in our apt and they just seems so incredibly high to...
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  • Renovation
    full cost of a gut reno
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    how much would it would it cost to renovate a 1100 SF co-op? We are considering an architect who would hire a GC or other way around(clueless but trying to get...
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  • Renovation
    Painting estimates
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Is there some formula for how much painting an apartment should cost? Like a psf #? Assume new construction & freshly painted an awful white and want to put...
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  • Renovation
    a great, great contractor
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Hi All, I just answered a few posts asking for a good contractor. It occurred to me that I should just "pay it forward" and refer Filip, my contractor, to all of...
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  • Renovation
    Soothing Paint Colors/Low VOC Paints
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    1. For bedroom walls, any opinions on which color(s) are the most soothing? It doesn't have to be a neutral color, just something restful to the eye. I actually like...
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  • Renovation
    Dustproofing
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I know that there have been discussions on soundproofing...but none yet, I think, on dust proofing. Have those of you who have used either Citiquiet or City Windows...
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