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anon552

in Cellar 14 years ago

Basement Waterproofing: My Experience with Vulcan

This is a follow-up to a forum inquiry I posted several months ago.  I own a PS brownstone with a finished basement.  We have had…

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Augustiner

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

rehau raupanel radiant heat

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4556ef401a9-.png Does anyone know where I can buy Rehau Raupanel? It looks like the best radiant subflooring solution to me

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Updated 14 years ago

jackdavis100

in Conversion 14 years ago

Legal two family but one kitchen needs resurrection

There’s a legal two family property in decent condition but it’s being used as one family. The owners converted the kitchen on top floor into…

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ktn

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

looking for rustic/modern interior mailboxes for four level brownstone- any suggestions??

We’ve been looking for the “right” interior mailboxes for a couple of months now and haven’t found any that arent hideous… if you know of…

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likemike

in Electricians 14 years ago

Recommendation for experienced & reliable electrician?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f53aaf4208c4-.jpg Can anyone recommend a good electrician that can change my 2 110v outlets to 1 220/240 volt outlet. I need the change to accomodate…

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bk_bstoner1

in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago

Elevated Lead & Dept. of Health

Hi everyone, One of my children’s lead test level came back slightly elevated.  My pediatrician isn’t overly concerned since the level wasn’t very much above…

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wmadison

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

looking for sample contract for hiring an architect/contractor

Does anyone have or know where to find a sample contract to use when engaging an architect and contractor?  I want to protect myself as…

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Updated 14 years ago

jnjnjnjn

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago

Should I buy this apartment? (flood issue?)

Hi–I am considering an apartment which is perfect for us in every way, except that it has undergone flooding after heavy rains 4 times in…

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Updated 14 years ago

jstsrfn

in Boiler Repair 14 years ago

How often should you drain and refill a one pipe steam heat boiler?

How often should you drain and refill a one pipe steam heat boiler?  From various professionals and from my Internet searches, we’ve heard once a…

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roux42

in Decorative 14 years ago

Window and door trim and baseboard replacement

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f5275d2c0508-.jpg We live in a prewar coop and the window trim is falling apart and the baseboards are rotting and chipping.  We are looking for…

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maxw

in General Contractors 14 years ago

Another Contractor Evaluation Question

Yesterday I got evaluations of Transcend Construction –thanks.  We are also looking at C&M General Contracting. There is both interior and exterior (masonary) work. Has anyone used…

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anon552

in Television 14 years ago

Wall-mounting a flat-screen LCD: Alternatives to the Geek Squad?

I got a 42″ LCD.  I got a suitable wall bracket for it.  I got a cable box, DVD player and a receiver/home theater unit…

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dylan621

in Decks and Porches 14 years ago

What Material Should I Use to Cover My Deck?

We have a 10′ x 10′ deck off the living room with a rubberized surface. I’d like to put something down to cover the rubber…

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jackdavis100

in Conversion 14 years ago

Legal two family but one kitchen needs resurrection

There’s a legal two family property in decent condition but it’s being used as one family. The owners converted the kitchen on top floor into…

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houseowax

in Other 14 years and 1 month ago

Protecting Hand-Screened Wallpaper From Moisture?

This is a bit of a longshot, but we’re coiming down to the wire on some design choices and I want to make the right…

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steveyp

in Exteriors 14 years ago

looking for a stucco man

need repair of bulkhead exterior vertical surface

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wyckoff

in How To 14 years ago

What's up with the Archive?

All of the questions are there, none of the answers…what’s the point of that?

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vthatcher

in Mortgage 14 years ago

VERY IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE SEEKING FHA LOAN THIS MONTH

FHA IS INCREASING FEES FOR LOANS/CASE NUMBERS PULLED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1ST.  READ BELOW: The FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium will increase to 1.75%…

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ejalbk

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago

Sewer & Drain Cleaners?

Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable company for snaking drains? We don’t need a licensed plumber for this job which is a clog in…

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oncewas

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago

Help! anyone know a stone restorer who can deal with stain on stone counter?

Desperately seeking stone miracle worker…

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