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  • Renovation
    Window AC Installation / Cost / Recommendations
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Hello. I'm a renter in a pre-war building on the UWS that does not come with window unit AC. Landlord said that I can add window ACs but need somebody to...
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  • Renovation
    Electrical service upgrade
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Currently looking at an apartment (approx. 1700 sq ft) that is in need of a complete renovation. The electrical service is limited to 60 amps with no ability to bring...
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  • Renovation
    Cost to put in a loft
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Hello all, I am looking at putting in a loft in a unit without a loft. The sales listing has a current layout of the unit and a layout with a loft if one wants to...
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  • Renovation
    removing non structural wall
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Does anyone know? Does removing a non-structural wall require department of buildings approval? The wall does have plugs and cable in it, so it does have some...
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  • Renovation
    replacing acrylic shower
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    We moved into a place recently with one of those bath fitter type shower stalls. What would it cost to rip it out and replace it with tile so I don't feel like I'm...
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  • Renovation
    New Apartment
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    Hi - I am soon to be a firs time home owner, and I am in need of some small renovations. The items that I would like to do: - Fix & Stain hardwood floor -...
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  • Renovation
    Italian doors
    Updated almost 14 years ago
    I'm considering changing all the doors in my apartment and looking for doors without any embelishments for minimalistic look, i looked around and couldn't find any...
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