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  • Renovation
    Architect/Designer
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am about to renovate a Manhattan loft condo. The renovation will involve a re-thinking of the layout of what is now mostly wide open space, new walls/layout and...
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  • Renovation
    Need a "Details" guy to finish renovation
    Updated over 13 years ago
    So I just finished a renovation and it's unfortunately lacking a lot of polish in the details department because of a wrong contractor choice. Can anyone recommend...
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  • Renovation
    Small reno cost
    Updated over 13 years ago
    Hello, I'd like to have a better idea of how much would cost: 1/ breaking the walls around a small bedroom 2/ redo approx 700 sqf of hardwood floor (sanding...
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  • Renovation
    Interior Designer, Contractor, Architect?!
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I am currently in the market to purchase an apartment. We are seriously considering buying an apartment that requires a gut renovation. It's becoming clear that we...
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  • Renovation
    Air Conditioner wall sleeve
    Updated over 13 years ago
    After moving in, I replaced an ancient through-the-wall Friedrich AC unit (Wallmaster range) with a newer model in the same range. I noticed that the Wallmaster sleeve...
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  • Renovation
    Fire Escape Maintenance
    Updated over 13 years ago
    I live in a small self-managed coop on the upper east side. We just received a notice from the city that our fire escapes were not compliant with code and that they...
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  • Renovation
    Thermostat for fan-coil unit
    Updated over 13 years ago
    My co-op apt has central a/c, with individual fan coil units in each room. The on/off/hi/med/low fan switch is built into the unit. I'd like to have a 7-day...
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