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  • Renovation
    Moving this gas line
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Hey all. This is my first post, after searching through some and not seeing any similarly relevant advice. How difficult would you say it would be to move the range...
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  • Renovation
    Deposit for renovation
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    We are negotiating the contract with our GC on a 400k renovation. Can anyone advise on the common deposit rate? We’ve heard 10%, 20% and 30% of the contract. I just...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen, Bath, and Hardwood Floor
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Hi, I'm thinking about redo my kitchen, bath, and floor in the living/sleeping area. The studio is about 460sf studio in Manhattan. The kitchen is 7'6"x5'5", the...
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  • Renovation
    Contractor Issues
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    I'm at the tail end of my job My contractor underestimated the job. He thought it would take 3 weeks and it has taken 3 months. He has charged me a little extra...
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  • Renovation
    pocket door vs. sliding doors?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    We have an 8' x 8' alcove that we would like to partition off. What do people feel are the pros/cons of a pocket door with a 36" door opening vs. two 36" sliding...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen and Bathroom Renovation
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    Hi All, First-time on Streeteasy, but a big fan of all the advice and commentary I've read on here so far. I'm looking at buying a 1 bedroom co-op with my...
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  • Renovation
    best time / season to renovate?
    Updated almost 13 years ago
    is there such a thing as the best time / season to renovate? I am thinking of renovations during the winter and wonder whether there are any pitfalls for renovations...
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