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Renovation
manage renovation project
Updated over 10 years agoI read in an old post, which I can't seem to find again, about hiring a project manager to oversee the renovation and budget. They also do initial consultations and... -
Renovation
Adding a 2nd bathroom?
Updated over 10 years agoIn terms of return on investment (increase in resale value), not quality of life, is it worth adding a 2nd bathroom (at the expense of a walk-in closet and perhaps... -
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Metal windows
Updated over 10 years agoThe previous owners of my condo painted the metal windows. Now, two years later, the paint is peeling off. The windows look awful! I've had several contractors and... -
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Sound proofing
Updated over 10 years agoAfter much research, etc., it was decided that Green Glue sound proofing was the solution for use on a bedroom wall. The sub contractor on his own decided to use Sika... -
Renovation
Price Estimate seems way high
Updated over 10 years agoI am interested in doing a kitchen/bathroom upgrade which includes: Kitchen: (Size is 14x9) Take down arch in middle of room new floor new cabinets new... -
Renovation
Modest Bathroom Rennovation help?
Updated over 10 years agoWe own our apt and want to renovate a BR. We spoke with 2 well known NYC kitchen / BR places -- both recommended full down to the studs renovation, requiring about 6... -
Renovation
Work without permits?
Updated over 10 years agoLooking at buying a townhouse and find from the DofB that no one has ever taken out a permit to work on that building in decades. The building has recently updated...