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  • Renovation
    Central heating in my building
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Hello, I am a land lord. I own a building with central heating. It's a mix used building with a store first floor and 3 apts on top. The store has it's separate...
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  • Renovation
    "Opening Up" Kitchen
    Updated about 13 years ago
    I have two questions: 1. Assuming that we dont want to change our existing kitchen - what does opening up one side of it involve? The wall in question current has...
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  • Renovation
    Where to live duing reno?
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Anyone know of a good short term housing solution? We're renovating our apt for 2-3 months and cannot live in it while work is being done. We've thought about either...
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  • Renovation
    renos with or without a GC
    Updated about 13 years ago
    What we plan: bathroom replace tub with whirlpool (yes, I know some of you don't like them, but I use daily) and new vanity. Some tile work may need to be done (the...
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  • Renovation
    How long can I keep a permit open?
    Updated about 13 years ago
    So we're finally nearing a long 7 month path from "hey I'd like to just knock down this wall, how about tomorrow?" to "Finally, we got our DOB permit. I can't believe...
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  • Renovation
    kitchen backsplash opinions
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Hi all, Just wanted to get some opinions on kitchen backsplash - have a U-shaped kitchen, needs something like 30 sq feet of backsplash - black ikea cabs on the...
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  • Renovation
    cost of addigng washer dryer
    Updated about 13 years ago
    Considering adding a washer dryer (gas) to our kitchen in prewar apartment. I want to vent it through the window in the kitchen. Can someone provide the rough range...
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