Q. I’m trying to decide on many possibilities for lighting this holiday season. My kids want a big light display with Santa and reindeer on the roof, so I’m pondering using my light bulb strings, forgetting the Santa idea, and adding LED lights.
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By Monte Leeper
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12/21/18
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Sea Cliff Village Administrator Bruce Kennedy described a Dec. 5 Nassau County hearing on property-tax reassessment as “a mob scene.” Hundreds of residents crowded the halls of the Theodore …
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By Alyssa Seidman
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12/20/18
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Q. I know this may be hard to do, but with all the tax increases and tariffs, is it possible to build my new home with all or mostly American materials, and is there a way to control this so that my contractor won’t substitute things I want to be only homegrown, so to speak?
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By Monte Leeper
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12/14/18
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Q. After a long process, our house plans are finally approved, and we want to get going right away. It took months to get plans and almost a year to get them approved.
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By Monte Leeper
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12/7/18
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Location & size, this home has it all! This expansive brick center hall is situated in a private cul-de sac with over 4500 square feet of living space. Large room sizes & a perfect flow for …
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First Open House This Weekend! Sunday, December 9th 2:00-4:00 PM
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12/5/18
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This Classic Center Hall Colonial Situated Mid-Block On A Coveted Old Canterbury Block Offers A Large Formal Living, Gas Fireplace And Formal Dining Room With Lovely Alcove Windows And Architectural …
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Open House This Weekend! Sunday, December 2nd 12:00–2:00 PM
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11/30/18
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Q. I was told to get a permit to add two doghouse (window) dormers from bedrooms. I don’t understand why this requires a permit. I’m not moving walls and not changing the house size. Also, I found out that anybody can look at my plans at the Building Department.
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By Monte Leeper
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11/30/18
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Q. I’m an elderly widow. For five years I’ve interviewed contractors to replace my two-story deck and add a landing and steps. The lower deck is concrete slabs that have heaved. Somehow a tree split the concrete base . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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11/23/18
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This custom Colonial is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the desirable Westwood section of Malverne. The home is handicap accessible and comes complete with an elevator which can accommodate up to …
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11/20/18
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Q. We’re planning a large renovation with an architect, and wondering when to get a contractor for estimates and an interior designer to go over everything? We have a limited budget and . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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11/17/18
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