Homeowners have looked at lots of flooring options and can't agree on which material would give them a modern look and be easy to maintain.
From the Forum: Choosing the Right Flooring for a Kitchen
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From the Forum: Installing an Awning Over the Front Door
A homeowner is debating about installing an awning and wondering if it should be canvas or glass.
From the Forum: Vinyl Windows in a Historic District
A gut rehab job on a house in a historic district included all new vinyl windows, but a new owner has discovered that no Landmarks approval was sought for the job.
From the Forum: Should a Landlord Let a Tenant Install a Garbage Disposal?
Tenants are requesting permission to install a garbage disposal in their unit and a landlord is wondering what the pros and cons might be.
From the Forum: Blocking the Summer Sun and Heat From a Stairwell Skylight
A stairwell skylight provides valuable light but it also brings heat.
From the Forum: What to Do When the New Brownstone Stoop Doesn’t Match the House
A stoop renovation project is almost complete and homeowners are very unhappy with the color of the brownstone.
From the Forum: Who Should Foot the Bill for Getting Rid of Toxic Materials?
A homebuyer has their eye on a property that looks like it has an oil tank in the yard and asbestos inside.
From the Forum: Should Homeowners Pursue Resolving a Property Line Discrepancy?
A new survey showed homeowners that there might be a three foot difference in what they thought were the property boundaries.
From the Forum: Adding Support Beams Without a Permit
Homeowners are being advised by a general contractor that they can add some internal support beams without going through the permitting process.
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Be Concerned About a Shaking Brownstone?
Busy traffic means a shaking house, and a homeowner is concerned.
