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Renovation
Custom Closet Recommendation
Updated almost 10 years agoI am looking for recommendations on good custom closet companies. I am looking to make the bedroom closets in a new renovation look like they belong in an apartment... -
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Does anyone understand plumbing?
Updated almost 10 years agoI have an investment condo in Midtown. Condo had a no-name dishwasher in the kitchen. Tenant #1 used the dishwasher every day, with no problems. After a few years, the... -
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How do you pay contractors?
Updated almost 10 years agoI just got the labor-only estimate from a contractor to renovate our co-op kitchen. They want 50% upon signing, 40% upon "half completion" and 10% when finished. Is... -
Renovation
Architectural drawings
Updated almost 10 years agoWe are at the very beginning of our renovation's plan, but we have already a contractor that we like, we know exactly what we want, materials, appliances, design,... -
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Cabinets that use every inch. How to plan, find?
Updated almost 10 years agoFirst time renovator here. My galley kitchen is 12 x 6 1/2 and I want to use every inch. I've designed what I think will work, but what now? How do I find someone... -
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Steel vs Aluminum windows
Updated almost 10 years agoWe had a few companies come by to give us estimates for replacing the windows in our apartment, and one said that because we do not have sprinklers, the lot-line... -
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garbage disposal
Updated almost 10 years agoI live in a coop that was built in the mid-70's. Does anyone know if it's easy/feasible to install a garbage disposal in the kitchen? Anything I should...