Drains, Fences and Radiators: Top 10 Brownstoner Forum Topics in 2018
For puzzled homeowners, landlords and renters, the Brownstoner Forum is a place to seek advice, vent or compare experiences revolving around the pleasure and the pain of dealing with property.
Smoke, Paint and Grout: Top 10 Brownstoner Forum Posts of 2017
Every day, perplexed homeowners and renters look to the Brownstoner Forum for advice on a range of issues, from renovation tips to navigating the permit process.
From the Forum: Can a Capped Gas Line Be Used for a Backyard Grill?
What permission process is needed in order to legally access a capped gas line so it can't be connected to a backyard grill?
From the Forum: Should ETL Listed Lighting Fixtures Pass an Electrical Inspection?
A renovation failed an electrical inspection when it was discovered all the fixtures were ETL rather UL listed.
From the Forum: Is a Cellar Bedroom Ever Legal?
A duplexed rental unit has a bedroom and bathroom located in the cellar, which is below grade. Is this legal living space?
From the Forum: Will Replacing a Support Beam Crack Plaster Walls?
A cracked support beam needs to be replaced and a homeowner is concerned that that the repair process could cause more damage.
From the Forum: Will an Unstable Staircase Deter Buyers?
Should a homeowner repair a deteriorating staircase before putting a house on the market?
From the Forum: Better to Rent Out a Unit in a Two-Family or Use as a Single-Family?
What expenses should a homeowner be aware of when contemplating renting out a unit in their home?
From the Forum: Can a Property Tax Assessment Be Appealed?
A homeowner's townhouse has increased in value and the property taxes keep going up. Is it possible to appeal the assessment?
From the Forum: What Insulation Type Is the Safest Choice?
What should homeowners consider when choosing an insulation material for their homes?