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  • Renovation
    Work without permits?
    Updated almost 11 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 almost 11 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 almost 11 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 almost 11 years ago
    Installing new floors. Deciding between Mercier and Mirage floors. Any opinions or experiences with either of these brands?
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  • Renovation
    Size of second bedroom
    Updated almost 11 years ago
    We are in the process of combining two apartments. One floor plan we have been given is to make 2 big bedrooms (one 24 x 12 and the other 9.5 x 18) and one bathroom...
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  • Renovation
    Can anyone recommend a great NYC contractor??
    Updated almost 11 years ago
    Hi - I am a first time home buyer in NYC and found a co-op that I like, but it needs to be renovated – I am looking to do the following (plans should not have a...
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  • Renovation
    swing out service door
    Updated almost 11 years ago
    We are thinking about an changing the kitchen service door from swing -in to out-swing door because it will maximize usable floor space in the kitchen. Is there any...
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