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  • Renovation
    Tiling Bathroom
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I am purchasing a prewar co-op and don't have the cash to remodel the whole bathroom. I asked one GC if he can simply tile over the existing tiles and he said no...
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  • Renovation
    what is a "wall" and what is "removing" a wall?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I have read that if you knock down a wall you need to get a building permit. If you are remodeling your bathroom and remove the existing sheetrock is that considered...
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  • Renovation
    Custom Sink
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Does anyone know how to get a sink custom made? I've some difficulty with the dimensions of standard sinks, and getting them to fit. Or, a good site/place with a...
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  • Renovation
    Reasonable Handyman/Contractor Rates
    Updated over 14 years ago
    What's a reasonable hourly rate for someone? I'm on the UES, I have a few small jobs, not big enough for a contractor but probably need someone with a bit more...
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  • Renovation
    Experience with these contractors?
    Updated over 14 years ago
    We're in the process of selecting a contractor and wonder if anyone's had experience with any of the following: Sal Caruso (Caruso Home Improvement), Rolando Flores...
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  • Renovation
    two prong outlets
    Updated over 14 years ago
    I'm considering buying an apartment in a 60s building. All the outlets are the old two pronged types. is this expensive to change? Is it a bad idea not to change it?
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  • Renovation
    Brookhaven vs. Wood-mode kitchen cabinets
    Updated over 14 years ago
    Without getting into all the background for the question: does anyone have experience with the quality of cabonets by these companies?
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