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  • Renovation
    How much for staining wood floors?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    In NYC, how much should it cost to stain new wood floors? I'm interested in an apt with JUST laid new oak wood floors but they are too light. It's about 600 sqft of...
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  • Renovation
    Central AC
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Have any of you done this in a pre-war, and would you do it again? I've got the ceiling height in foyer/closets/hallways to hang the air handler and ducts, and can...
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  • Renovation
    Wholesaler / Supplier Stores in New York
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Hi, we are doing some renovations in our apartment are trying to locate places where Trade professionals (i.e., contractors, carpenters, plumbers) themselves shop for...
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  • Renovation
    The Ugly Renovation Challenge: Post Your Candidate for Ugliest Renovation Here
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Given the substantial number of apartments purchased during the bubble years that were renovated with the intention of flipping or because the owners had been priced...
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  • Renovation
    Paint Finish?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    What kind of finish do I want: Matte, Eggshell, or Satin? I presume satin (shiny) offers a better washability factor? Not sure I want shiny walls. Would you...
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  • Renovation
    Pietra Cardosa for kitchen countertops?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Does anyone have experience with Pietra Cardosa as kitchen countertops? I love the honed look but am worried about the upkeep. I can't seem to get a straight answer...
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  • Renovation
    Crown Molding
    Updated over 16 years ago
    What is a good price per square foot estimate for quality (not the highest, but not plastic either) molding for an apartment? Rather than PSF, what should it cost for...
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