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Where to begin with home renovations?

@ September 20, 2008 # 6 Comments

suzy7o7 asked: My husband and I just purchased our first home, and it needs some work, mostly small, but a couple of big things too… We need to replace the roof, as most of the trusses were built with 2×2’s and could use to be beefed up. We’re also looking into the possibility of [...]

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What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for if I live in upstate NY?

@ August 9, 2008 # One Comment

Jason G asked: Hello. I live in Broome County, NY. My family needs money to fix up our house with. What home improvement, home renovation and home restoration grants should I apply for since I live in Broome County, NY? Please let me know. Thank you.Tommy

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I am purchasing a circa 1971 home should we replace ALL the plumbing in the renovation?

@ April 19, 2008 # 3 Comments

rena asked: We are replacing plumbing fixtures in the baths and kitchen and adding some plumbing (washer/dryer going to the master). We thought with some of the walls out maybe we should replace the existing with PEX while it is “easy”. But….we don’t want a budget buster! Any ideas or past [...]

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Grants for “going green” with home renovation?

@ February 17, 2008 # 2 Comments

Dan The Man asked: My parents have been married, and lived in the same home for over 37 years. Their home needs so many updates, and very few can they afford. The house itself is good structurally, but it needs plumbing, electrical, and insulation done/ and or redone. Are there any state or government grants [...]

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How long should a complete one story home renovation take?

@ January 9, 2008 # 3 Comments

manny asked: I’m renovation the second floor of my home 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, new dry wall, flooring, windows, bathroom fixtures(shower, sink, and toilet) and electrical and paint, Contractors said it would take two and a half months, its going on four months and theyre no even half way done?Kyle

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