If I may ask, what floors did you use in the kitchen area? 

I would use the green rock in your wet areas such as laundry, bath, and kitchen.

I'm still just trying to get off the ground, which has proven difficult working 70+ hours a week running a kitchen.  

We will keep the kitchen and office (second bedroom) as-is for now.

The most expensive rooms to rehab are the bathroom and the kitchen.

The mosaic tiles that come on a flimsy backing is awful to install - rocks are the worst.I did 18X18 in my kitchen and I liked the look of the large tiles.Seal the business out of the grout - consider using a latex additive for extra water- and stain-proofing.

Hi everyone, I am wondering what is the usual time frame for pulling a permit in Weehawken, NJ.I am planning to do some renovation for my apartment.We will be submitting new plan for new kitchen, thus, involve electrical and plumbing.Will be great if someone can let me know what will be the process and how long approximate it will take.  

With "newer" you avoid issues with LBP, you might have longer life left on a roof, HVAC systems will be in better shape, kitchen cabinets still in good condition, etc.

Many thanks.House renovation Details:Gutted the entire houseNew kitchen; high end stainless steel appliances (Viking, Samsung, Bosch); tiled floors; cabinets;                island with Viking gas range and island  exhast hoodBasement apartment (540 sq ft); IKEA kitchen; high end appliances and huge tile walk in                            bathroom/changing roomFull attic renovation to a 40 x 20 room; sound proofing; insulated; private staircaseNew half bath on first floorNew door to rear deck back porchNew deck/porch; two tone trek on pressure treated lumberNew Italian tile laundry roomNew Gas Furnace ((Peerless 100K btu)New tankless water heater; using existing electric water tank as emergencyNew roof on garage

We opted to make this a top-line property so we put granite countertops, SS appliances, hardwood floors and all new mechanicals, plumbing, and electrical.All 4 units have identical 2 bed 1 bath layouts but each has a slightly different color scheme in the kitchen and bathroom to appeal to different tenant interests.