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  • Renovation
    Freestanding Tubs
    Updated over 16 years ago
    So we purchased a coop with extremely tiny bathrooms. The width of the bathroom is a mere 4'9". This means we are extremely limited in our choice of tub (i.e., the...
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  • Renovation
    Any advice on finding a short-term rental for 4-5 weeks during apt renovation?
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I've been frustrated in my search for a place to live while our apartment is renovated. Craigslist seems to be full of weird stuff, and I'd love to avoid going through...
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  • Renovation
    retiling bathroom floor
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I just had my bathroom floor retiled. It seems to me like they put down new tiles over the old tiles. The floor seems to be about half an inch higher than before. Is...
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  • Renovation
    Sound Deadening
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I'm looking to reduce the sound transmission between my apartment and my neighbor's. I only share one common wall with anyone, and I have a good sound system. I've...
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  • Renovation
    Kitchen Redesign
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I want to redesign my kitchen and am in need of some advice. I heard a tip that white-painted cabinets are looked on more favorably during resale. Does anyone have...
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  • Renovation
    Cost to Build Guest House
    Updated over 16 years ago
    I would like to build a very small guest house on my property in East Hampton. Assuming there is no zoning/set back issues, has anyone done this and what did it cost...
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  • Renovation
    Removing fabric wall covering
    Updated over 16 years ago
    Does anyone have experience removing fabric that has been applied over some cushioning material on walls? What technique worked best? How bad off were the walls after...
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