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designpo
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for Engineer or Architect to advise on future renovation
We own a two family rowhouse in Williamsburg. We currently live in the bottom two floors and rent the top floor. We’d like to change…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Is tin backsplash a bad idea?
Am I asking for trouble planning on a white painted tin backsplash that matches my kitchen tin ceiling exactly? I’m not a big fan of…
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nminami
in Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
coin operated washer dryer in cellar
Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a coin operated washer/dryer in my cellar? Thanks in advance -N
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markb
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Half Bath - Minimum Size Requirements?
Our apartment has two full bathrooms and a small kitchen that shares a wall with one of the bathrooms. We would like to expand the…
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PhilistineInBK
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Unsanded Grout - where to buy?
Anyone have any suggestions on places that have unsanded grout in stock? Background is that we ordered it from Lowe’s and it was a special…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Contractor Willy Fernandez
Has anyone other than user name webby1000 used Willy Fernandez? If so, what was the scope of work? Pictures? Thanks.
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pocketdora
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Restore pine floors or install new oak ones? Don't trust my flooring guy.
I just bought a place with two staircases and 1500 sq ft of floor that was all covered in carpet or laminate, under which was…
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Greene44
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Basic kitchen facelift
We want to do a basic kitchen upgrade in our apartment – mainly paint the kitchen cabinets white and install a subway tile backsplash. Any…
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suzy
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
looking for in-stock hex tile
Long time lurker, but my first time asking a question here– we’re just finishing a renovation, and somehow we had a miscommunication about the kind…
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oldbaby
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
NEWEL POST FOR SALE
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Can a contractor charge a processing fee?
Can a contractor charge a “processing fee” for change orders? (if they are not mentioned in the contract) My contractor wants $1100 or so as…
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boerumhillgal
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Bathroom tile to ceiling?
Hi! Need some advice. We have a full bath on the parlor floor of our brownstone. The shower and toilet are on the same wall.…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
How do I vent my range hood or microwave from my brownstone kitchen
How can I vent my over-range microwave (or range hood) to the outside of my brownstone? We’re installing a new kitchen on our parlor floor…
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williamsburgguys
in Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Gold Leaf Transom Numbers Reference
Just giving as really good reference for Lawrence at ancientartny.com. He came today (Sunday) and gilded our 118 year old transom (original wavy and bubbly…
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jumping
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Plasterer recommendation
I’m still looking for a plasterer to repair walls after a full rewire of my house. Also looking to have all the ceilings scraped and…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Window/Door Conversion in Brownstone - What Trades Needed?
To do a window/door conversion in a brick/brownstone, who would I have to hire as a tradeperson? I know I would need a mason and…
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bbbklyn
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Need a Plumber/Detective
We have a mysterious leak in the bathroom that is causing our wall to bubble and discolor, and no one seems to be able to…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Hardwood Installation Cost
What is the average cost for the installation of hardwood in Brooklyn? Thank you in advance.
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