Q. What do I look for when choosing a contractor? People keep telling me they were satisfied, but their job seemed to never end, or the start was good but the finish was a problem, etc.
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By Monte Leeper
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4/12/19
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Q. I want to know what to do about my porch now that we’re selling the house. We changed it from a screened porch to a year-round sunroom (though it’s not heated) about 15 years ago, and thought it was no problem.
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By Monte Leeper
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4/5/19
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Q. We’ve never renovated a home before, and we’re wondering what to expect each of the people we might hire to be able to do for us. For example, do we need an engineer if we hire an architect . . .?
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By Monte Leeper
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3/29/19
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Q. We just bought an old house and started to fix it up so we can move in. It needs a lot of work, like insulation, the walls have cracks and some need to be taken down, all the plumbing, tile — it’s a long list.
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By Monte Leeper
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3/22/19
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1. Demand Is StrongThe latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are …
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Rich McQuillan
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3/21/19
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These 3 and 4-bedroom Townhomes have over 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. From expansive great rooms with magnificent views of Long Island’s waterways, to gourmet …
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3/21/19
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Q. My son wants to be an architect. He’s really focused on drawing floor plans. I want to encourage him to do things that will mold him. He’s in sixth grade, and we regularly take him into the city, where . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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3/15/19
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Stunning colonial home with an oversized lot upon arrival at the home. Meticulously maintained home commands a large modernized living room and full eat in kitchen. This 3 story home offers plenty of …
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3/13/19
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Q. I decided to rent out the house I inherited until I move back to Long Island. I hired an architect, who explained building codes and said we needed to legalize the family room my parents added back in 1973. We needed fireplace doors, according to him . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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3/8/19
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Old World Charm! 4 Bedroom Colonial Offers A Grand Entry Foyer With Living Room, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen & Den Overlooking A Beautifully Manicured Park-Like Property. 2 Tier Deck Off Den Is …
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3/1/19
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