Linoleum Removal


What is the easiest DIY way to remove linoleum flooring?

Categories: Floors
By chariset | 10/25/2010 12:56 PM | Comment

Hot Yoga


A friend is scouting locations to open a hot yoga studio. The location will be in Prospect Heights or Crown Heights, on either Washington or Franklin Ave. Can a hot yoga studio flourish in this area? Is there any interest?

Categories: Stores
By chariset | 05/25/2010 11:29 PM | Comment

Kitchen and Bath Reno


I got an estimate for renovation of kitchen and bath; $11700. Please advise if this is a fair price for work, limited materials.Scope of work would be: demolish kitchen with debris removal, plaster & skim coat livingroom and hall entrance, install kitchen tile, sand & restain parquet floors, baseboard installation, crown molding, paint apt,install kitchen cabinets, reglaze tub, replace toilet & sink, regrout bathroom tile, breakdown & reframe closets.

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By chariset | 01/12/2010 10:44 AM | Comment

Home Equity Loan for Co-Op


I recently purchased a forclosed coop in need of renovation.Purchase price of $120k, appraised at $195k.I need to take out a home equity loan for the renovations. I’ve been advised that most lenders don’t offer loans on coops. Chase offers the loans, but will not finance because I have a brand new mortgage, so there is no “cash equity”. Any suggestions?

By chariset | 01/04/2010 1:54 PM | Comment

Studio Renovation


Help. I need ideas on renovating and furnishing a 473 square foot studio apartment. I’m looking for creative options that will utilise the limited space.

Categories: Renovation
By chariset | 12/18/2009 3:27 PM | Comment

Engineer or home inspector


I am looking at a home in Crown Heights to purchase. The home has a lot of character which I would want to retain, such as mantles, floors, skylight, etc. Among other things, the kitchen and bathroom would need total renovation. I would also be looking to turn the basement into a legal rental unit. Would it be more beneficial to hire a home inspector or an engineer, prior to putting in an offer? I would like to get a true scope of the work/cost involved in renovation. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Categories: Renovation
By chariset | 09/01/2009 9:38 AM | Comment