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  • Renovation
    Mistubishi Split Sytsems
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We are renovating our place. We planned to use heater water heating system; however, our GC is recommending to use the Mitsubishi split systems for heating and...
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    Casement Windows
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We are replacing the old casement windows of our tudor style townhouse. The contractor recommends Andersen series A and Marvin casement windows, with Marvin being the...
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  • Renovation
    Add a 3rd BR to 1105sqft condo?
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Hi there, I live in a condo that is the 2nd floor of a renovated brownstone in Park Slope BK. The floorplan looks like this, with my proposed addition of a BR <a...
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  • Renovation
    Expanding the window sizes in a prewar Condo
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We are considering buying a condo with a private yard with small windows overlooking the yard. We'd like to expand the size of existing windows, making them...
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  • Renovation
    Bath tile removal to fix plumbing - recommendation
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Question for streeteasy experts. Is it easy to remove a thick limestone tile and reinstall after fixing a shower valve? Do I need a plumber or tile person or both? We...
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  • Renovation
    Soundproofing Wood Floors
    Updated over 12 years ago
    Has anyone ever put down soundproofing insulation to decrease the sounds for the apartments below. My neighboors are complaining about noise. I just bought this...
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  • Renovation
    stencil on old floor
    Updated over 12 years ago
    We purchased a coop built around 1920. The original wood floors have a stenciled edge around them. It has faded away in around 15% of the high traffic areas. The...
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