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Small Projects + DIY
How do I keep my neighbor’s smoke and cooking odors out of my apartment?

… you love your neighbors chances are you dont want to smell them all the time Unfortunately it can be pretty difficult … to have problems you can ask your building manager or landlord for a few mechanical fixes  Read on for a few steps … huge help at eliminating cooking smells Leone says But NYC does not require apartments to have ducted hoods so if youre …

By Celia Young |July 18, 2023 - 12:30PM
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Renovation
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