There's an elaborate plaster medallion on the parlor ceiling and the homeowners would love to keep it from being damaged.
From the Forum: Preserving a Plaster Medallion During a Renovation
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From the Forum: Bringing Light to a Parlor Level Bathroom
Could installing a skylight in a bathroom bring enough light to make the project worthwhile?
From the Forum: Construction When You Share a Party Wall
The wood frame next door is going up for auction and the owner of the house that shares the party wall is concerned about potential development.
From the Forum: How Can a Homeowner Get a Neighbor to Repair a Leaky Pipe?
A neighboring landlord has a leaking pipe in their basement and the water is impacting a homeowner's building.
From the Forum: Staying Put or Moving During Construction
A homeowner is contemplating an addition to their brownstone and wondering if it is realistic to live on site during the work.
From the Forum: Should a Buyer Be Concerned About Purchasing a House Without a Gas Meter?
A potential homeowner is considering purchasing a house that has no gas service and is wondering what kind of headaches this will bring.
From the Forum: Should a Homeowner Make the Contractor Redo a Toilet Installation?
It's supposed to be a wall hung toilet but the bowl is actually resting on the floor and a homeowner is debating what to do.
From the Forum: Installing a Stair Runner in a Brownstone
Hoping to make the stairs in their brownstone easier for pets to navigate, homeowners want to install a runner but need some advice.
From the Forum: Dealing With an LPC Violation on Work Done By a Developer
Owners have discovered that the windows in their small condo building were replaced by the developer without approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
From the Forum: Hiring a Property Manager for a Brownstone Rental
A homeowner is moving out of town and is wondering how to manage the rental of their three-family brownstone.
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