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jessicist

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago

How would you renovate this bathroom for $15K?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f0f422b95984-.jpg Hi folks!  We’re in the process of buying for the first time, and are making plans for renovations to the kitchen and bathroom in what,…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

evie

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

Buying kitchen cabinets

 I am doing my first reno and am looking to purchase kitchen cabinets from a small company in Bklyn which has a limited but nice…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

brooklynhome

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

opinions needed on kitchen range configuration

I would appreciate opinions on my kitchen dilemma. When we bought our house it came with a 36″ gas professional range that is 16 years…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

yoomit

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

looking for bathroom sink pedestal base

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f00f6680e230-processed-httpwwwdecorpadcomphotos20100606a305bc58fce9png.png i’m having the hardest time locating a manufacturer for something like this. where do i find a supplier who can provide JUST the base…so…

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mcll

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

trying to design a kitchen on the parlor floor for a 18' wide brownstone

We keep trying to figure out where to put this kitchen. Right now we have it taped out as a one wall kitchen facing where the…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

brownstoner

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago

Best Sources for Kitchen Cabinets in New York City?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1ede4d5ede9-.jpg This is a frequent question renovators have so let’s group-source another Top Ten list to serve as an ongoing resource.

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

evie

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago

Kitchen with adjoining bathroom renovation. Is architect necessary?

Old cabinets, flooring, appliances, cast iron bathtub and tile will be removed. The kitchen has a few smal lareas recessed  – one where three 44′ cabinets…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

condoreno

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

Architect Recommendation for Bathroom Remodel

Recommendations please! I am looking for an architect to draw up plans for a remodel of our smallish (5×7) bathroom in our PS apartment. It…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

bobjohn

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

Just Finished IKEA Kitchen

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee411a7daab5-.jpg We just completly renovated kitchen on the tight budget. The kitchen was small and funky shaped (10×9 kitchen connected to the 11×6 pantry). I…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

rcltrh

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago

Cabinet Installer Recommendations

We have picked out the cabinets we like from Home Depot – one of the Martha Stewart lines sleek and moden  – and have opted…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

pswannabe

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago

Standard size appliances or more cabinet space?

I am renovating a kitchen in a 2 bedroom apartment in park slope. My contractor drew up a cabinet layout with: a 27 inch cabinet over…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

livingrm

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

Need to completely do over bad marble floor job

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5b128b53604-.jpg We just had our bathroom done by a contractor and he completely botched the floor tiling — simple marble hex and dot mosaic.  …

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

starfish11040

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Where can I find this bathroom wall covering? (picture included)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eb4069088c3f-.jpg A few years ago I bought and installed this waterproof vinyl wall covering for the three walls surrounding the bath tub in a tenant’s…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

bk_bstoner1

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Kitchen Reno trends and recs?

Howdy stoners! Just wondering if anyone had any recs for custom kitchen cabinetry?  I know styles vary from person to person but just also wondering…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

kf

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Kitchen contractor with IKEA experience?

Hi, We are looking for a kitchen contractor with some experience installing IKEA kitchens to re-do a partially remodeled kitchen. It’s a small-ish job but…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

BrooklynZoo

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago

Replacing Kitchen Countertops

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e02274f7fd80- Hi, we are considering replacing the countertop in our small kitchen. Does anyone have a recomendation for someone who could do this job for…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ejalbk

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

In-Stock Kitchen Cabinets other than HD, Lowes & Ikea?

Do any Brownstoners know of an alternative to the unholy triumvirate above that has a big selection of in-stock kitchen cabinets? I can’t wait in…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

livingrm

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

Seeking a 3.5 GPF flushometer toilet -- will trade

I want a stronger flush than my new 1.6 gallon per flush (GPF) toilet can give.  If you have a 3.5 GPF flushometer toilet in…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

bobjohn

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

Venting range thrugh the chimney.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e809d0e3ed08-.jpg Hi. We are renovating 1st floor kitchen in our 2 store row house. The kitchen has unused chimneys from old coal stowes. I want…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

N

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 11 months ago

What are your thoughts/installation experiences with slide in ranges?

My contractor recommends a slide in range. The do look streamlined. I have never had one and saw some debates on line about whether they need a…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

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