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N

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 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 14 years and 3 months ago

N

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Is painting considered to be automatically included in kitchen reno?

I am having the kitchen renovated and today my contractor said that painting is not included. I checked the contract and it isnt in there.…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

jland

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Fiberglass tub repair recommendation

I have a small hairline crack at at the bottom of my tub near the drain but not part of the plumbling.  Anyone have a…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

redwagon

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Help installing an apron-front kitchen sink

We’re renovating our kitchen and want to put in an apron front sink. Looking for someone with experience installing these and fitting them into a…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

bobjohn

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

stone countertop on IKEA cabinets

Hi, I installed IKEA cabinets in my kitchen (and they look nice so far). I am going to order granite countertop. Do I need to…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

gochrisgo

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Hire architect or designer to maximize super small kitchen?

I am closing on a two bedroom in Prospect Heights on Wednesday. It has a super small kitchen, even small for Brooklyn. The kitchen is…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

photoplayer

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 6 months ago

Looking for Kitchen/Bath Designer

Hi forum, I’m closing on a coop in Sunset Park tomorrow which needs a kitchen and bathroom reno. This is my first purchase and first…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

Reno2011

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Using Traemnand Company to put in Ikea kitchen?

We are thinking of putting in an Ikea kitchen on a rental unit and are considering using the Traemand company, Ikea’s “partner” in measuring, installing,…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

greengirlina

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Free Cement Board, Ballusters

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5c1707e064e-.jpg Have three sheets of Durock (one full, one almost full, one about 2/3rds), plus some smaller scraps, to give away. Also, a full string…

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N

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

microhood and exhaust fan

I am renovating my tiny kitchen and the contractor suggests using a microhood due to space contraints and the fact that the stove is against…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

tracyj

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago

Windowless Kitchen - How to salvage a space with no window?

Hi there … I have been considering purchasing a co-op unit that is nice except the kitchen doesn’t have a window. I’m wondering if there…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

manolo88

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Looking to sell pricey Kitchen online

I am looking to sell a Poggenpohl kitchen and wanted to ask if anyone knows of a good place to do so, online. Appreciate your…

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Updated 14 years and 3 months ago

minasimon

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Painting Over Bathroom TIles

We have ghastly burgundy and pink square tiles in our walk in shower.  Has anyone had experience using the off the shelf paints on them. …

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

arligirl

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Any ideas on where I can get my kitchen cabinets spray painted?

I am doing a renovation of my home and want to reuse the kitchen cabinets but would like to give them a fresh look by…

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

jasontan

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

I wanna buy a microwave oven online, but I barely know such websites. Any advice?

 A newbie here asking 4 help! 🙂

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

realestate

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Kitchen countertops you love? Soapstone? What else?

(Re-posting this since my first post had a tech error). We need to choose kitchen countertops for townhouse we are renovating and don’t want polished…

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terryhoppy

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

need a good contractor

i need a contractor for renovation of kitchen etc.

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

arewedoneyet

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 4 months ago

Corian fabrication

We need some corian fabricated for the decking of a bath tub as well as a vanity top. Any recommendations? Thanks

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Updated 14 years and 4 months ago

wingmoose

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 5 months ago

custom painted ikea?

Hey all- I’m reading a lot about designers having ikea cabinet doors (specifically the applad or tildaholm styles) custom painted. Have any of you done…

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Updated 14 years and 5 months ago

gimmeshelter

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 6 months ago

Kitchen Renovation in Concord Village

Hi everyone! I am considering purchasing an apartment in Concord Village, but the kitchen would need a total renovation. I was wondering if anyone here…

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Updated 14 years and 5 months ago

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