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  • Renovation
    Replacing Windows in Coop
    Updated over 10 years ago
    We are required to replace all the windows in our landmarked co-op apartment. Most owners that have replaced windows in the building have used Skyline, but those...
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  • Renovation
    Choosing plumber for bathroom renovation
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I am preparing for a gut renovation of the bathroom in my pre-war apartment. It was previously re-done, in an extremely shoddy and hideous fashion, in the early 80s,...
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  • Renovation
    Five common oversights when remodeling
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Remodeling projects rarely go as smoothly as you hope. No matter how much planning goes into a home remodel and no matter how prepared you feel, it never goes exactly...
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  • Renovation
    renovation estimate
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Looking to buy a duplex apartment in UES. What would be my cost if i were to change the following (all major changes): 1. for a loft stace, raise ceiling by about a...
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  • Renovation
    Loft Conversion
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Hi there, has anyone done a loft conversion of a loft with 12 foot ceilings? I have seen it done ( with 2 lofted bedrooms) and the bottom main floor is a really...
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  • Renovation
    Two Sided Bathtub
    Updated over 10 years ago
    I am just starting a bathroom renovation and I want to replace the bathtub. The current tub is a cast iron tub, circa 1950 I guess; ti has to exposed sides, apparently...
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  • Renovation
    Help me price this reno
    Updated over 10 years ago
    Thinking about making a bid on a 900 sq co-op that needs a total renovation. This would be a 2nd home - no need for top of the line - really low mid-range is...
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