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From the Forum: How Frequently Should Homeowners Clean Their Mini Splits?
A homeowner is seeking some guidance on maintaining a mini split system. How frequently should it be cleaned?
From the Forum: How Can a Homeowner Deter Birds From Pecking at Windows?
Drawn by their own reflections in the glass, birds have been frantically pecking away at a homeowner’s windows and doors.
From the Forum: Choosing Flooring to Soundproof an Apartment
Worried about sound traveling to a downstairs neighbor, a reader is looking for suggestions on what type of flooring might help soften the noise.
From the Forum: Choosing a Door for a Bathroom Linen Closet
A homeowner is remodeling a bathroom and debating what type of door to install in the linen closet.
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Install Rain Barrels to Water Their Garden?
Looking to bring some water to their front garden, a homeowner is contemplating setting up a system to use water from the rear downspout.
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Why don't people just mind their business. If it isn't a house being renovated by a flipper, leave it alone. The permit game is a scam in NYC anyway.
From the Forum: Should I Report My Neighbor for Doing Construction Without Permits?Hi Dave, the Forum post has not been moved to the homepage; they all still exist in the Forum, and I repost them on the blog to direct people there. In the sentence beginning with "Share your thoughts," the words "original post" link to the Forum, where the thread is still active.
From the Forum: How Do You Soundproof a Row House?Remove the chain fence to renovate and then replace it in it's proper place.
From the Forum: Is This Fence Drama With a Neighbor Worth the Fight?LOL do you guys go back in a time machine and use CorelDRAW on Windows 3.0 for these banner pictures?!
From the Forum: How Much Does It Cost to Heat a Brownstone?