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  • Renovation
    manage renovation project
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I 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...
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  • Renovation
    Adding a 2nd bathroom?
    Updated over 10 years ago
    In 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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  • Renovation
    Metal windows
    Updated over 10 years ago
    The 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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  • Renovation
    Sound proofing
    Updated over 10 years ago
    After 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...
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  • Renovation
    Price Estimate seems way high
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I 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...
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  • Renovation
    Modest Bathroom Rennovation help?
    Updated over 10 years ago
    We 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...
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  • Renovation
    Work without permits?
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Looking 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...
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