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  • Renovation
    Replacement windows
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    I just had the windows replaced in my apartment. They are standard double hung aluminum windows in a pre-war building. The contractors have been truly dreadful so I’m...
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  • Renovation
    Where to even start?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    We are closing on a 1300 sq ft prewar apt and are on a short timeline of when we have to move in. We want to paint and add a built-in or two and have the floors...
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  • Renovation
    Costs?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    What does it cost (total ballpark) to do the following? a.) put new crown molding in entire apartment (figure 1250 sq ft) b.) put new baseboards in same...
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  • Renovation
    Re-tiling a small bathroom
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Quick question...ballpark cost for re-tiling a small bathroom (with a bath/shower) with high end tile (leaving all other bathroom fixtures in place). Thanks!
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  • Renovation
    Interior designer fee is 30% of furnishing cost?
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Hi, I just bought a 1 br condo and want to hire interior designers to fully furnish/decorate the apartment and do some minor construction work. One firm visited...
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  • Renovation
    Rewiring pre war coop
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Any recommendations for an electrical contractor to totally rewire a one bedroom, one bath 700 sq ft coop in a Brooklyn pre-war building. The basic lighting, outlets,...
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  • Renovation
    Help with electrical in pre war coop
    Updated almost 16 years ago
    Any recommendations for an electrical contractor to totally rewire a one bedroom, one bath 700 sq ft coop in a Brooklyn pre-war building. The basic lighting, outlets,...
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