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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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  • Renovation
    rough idea of some kitchen and bath prices
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I'd like to look ahead to replacing the countertop and backsplash in kitchen with slab granite and replace the cab doors with wood. Kitchen gas line needs to be...
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  • Renovation
    small scale renovation
    Updated over 10 years ago
    My neighbor and I are looking to renovate our landing, its a very small job: new baseboards and picture molding, new tiles, paint and wallpaper. Its a very small...
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  • Renovation
    Engineered flooring
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Installing new floors. Deciding between Mercier and Mirage floors. Any opinions or experiences with either of these brands?
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