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  • Renovation
    Baseboards
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Hi, I'm in the process of getting new hardwood floors installed, and I need to pick baseboards & door trip. I have a kinda clean, contemporary look in the...
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  • Renovation
    High Velocity Air Conditioning
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Has anyone had any success or problems installing a high velocity air conditioning system (Spacepak or Unico) in their apartment? Pitfalls to be avoided? Is it...
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  • Renovation
    Pots'/Pan Drawers
    Updated over 12 years ago
    I'm about to renovate for a galley kitchen that's about 7.5' x 11.5. I've been told it's better to have drawers for pots and pans in this type of kitchen. If you...
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  • Renovation
    Rebuilding interior walls
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Do I need to file architect stamped drawings with the DOB, in order to rebuild the original non-load-bearing walls that were removed by the prior owners of the co-op I...
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  • Renovation
    Does this require plumbing inspection from DOB?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We did an apartment combination. We already have the Alt-2 permit. Do these require plumbing inspection from the DOB? 1. Removed 2nd kitchen and capped the...
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  • Renovation
    Electric Dryer- venting?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Is it possible, or are there any benefits, to venting an electric dryer? Specifically a Bosch Axxis model.
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  • Renovation
    Heat Insulation/Soundproofing: Not Cityproof
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Have been researching options for primarily helping with thermal insulation in my apartment (condo). The windows we have are the original windows, and are probably...
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