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What's an acceptable BR size?
Updated about 16 years agoIn my renovation, I have two BRs that are on the small side. One is 11'6" x 11', and the other is 11' x 12'7"; the master BR is 12' x 16' (not including closets). All... -
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no natural light
Updated about 16 years agoWe are considering buying an apt that is on the 2nd fl facing the back and therefore two of the bedrooms receive absolutely no natural light. Does anyone have... -
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Infloor recessed lights
Updated about 16 years agoHi, we are renovating an apartment we recently purchased and want to install five recessed floor lights in the hallway. To my surprise, it has proven extremely... -
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rewiring adding value?
Updated about 16 years agoWe bought a 1958 two bedroom coop. We are upgrading the fuse box (which has those old round fuses). Our contractor is suggesting we consider rewiring. The edges of the... -
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Architect recommendation
Updated about 16 years agoLooking for an architect for a partial renovation of a 2000 sq ft apartment (kitchen, 2 bathrooms, move a few walls around). Any recommendation? How much do architects... -
Renovation
City Windows--can a bedroom looking out on lex be made completely quiet?
Updated about 16 years agoHi--I'm looking at an apartment which is on the 8th floor, 1 bed, which is a corner apt looking out on Lex in the low 80s (2 windows in bedoroom).How effective are... -
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Bathroom reno--fixtures/finishes question
Updated about 16 years agoSo we are full swing in gutting two bathrooms. We ended up with Kohler fixtures, custom marble tiles (i.e., not just generic 12x12 slabs) and Horus for the faucets,...