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twiessmann
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Vendor Warning: Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing
I just wanted to warn people away from using Bensonhurst Construction and Roofing (who are, unfortunately, a listed vendor on this site). Not only do…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Reliable lead paint testing?
How reliable are those kits you get at Home Depot to test for lead paint? I have some paint chips from a ceiling and also…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
mold remediation?
we had a few leaks from the hurricane. we know there is some moisture in the walls still. can someone recommend a good entity to…
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callalily
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Source for old-fashioned slotted screws?
Anyone know an old hardware store in Brooklyn or other local source for slotted screws? I’m looking for regular small slotted wood screws to install…
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ppwest
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
investment property
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e777e4eaa1ab-processed-httpshortsaledailynewscomwp-contentuploads200911investmentpropertyjpg.jpg I know it is hard to give advice without knowing details, but I would really appreciate you old-timers giving me some fatherly/motherly advice. I…
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greencat
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
To sell or not to sell?
Hi Brownstoners, We bought a 4 family townhouse in bed-stuy, on Jefferson avenue and tompkins., about 5 years ago. We paid 625k for it. We…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Structural and Mechanical Engineers
Hello, I am looking for a reputable structural and mechanical engineer for my renovation and addition to my property. If that is you or if…
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200line
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 10 months ago
National Grid approved insulating contractors
Does anyone have recomendations from the following list of contractors to insulate our roof (these seem to be the only contractors approved by national grid…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Structural and Mechanical Engineers
Hello, I am looking for a reputable structural and mechanical engineer for my renovation and addition to my property. If that is you or if…
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BobMarvin
in Antiques 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for Mechanical Watch Repairs?
Not house related, but I’m hoping that some people I who like old houses also (like me) like old wrist watches. I have a late…
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ktm6
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
refinish wood mantel
I purchased an approx 100 year old wood mantel that was stripped of white paint by the last owner but the refinishing job was done…
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deano
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
New steam boiler flue... and what else?
I’m about to take on this steam boiler and the house it heats. I have been told that it’s not that old, but seems to…
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gretschgirl
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
building code for insulation?
I’ve looked high and low for info about NYC building code for insulation. Is there a place this can be found online? Anyone…
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anon552
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Vulcan Waterproofing: Any experiences (good or bad)?
Considering three bids on basement waterproofing. Vulcan came in lower than the other two. Significantly lower. Each promised to do the same job, each provides…
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true
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Sump pump info...?
Greetings I’m looking to get a drainage system for my cellar. A company called Mid-Atlantic came out to give me an estimate, and they said…
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cswd_baltic
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Moving a Video Intercom
Is it possbile to move a video intercom system across a room to another wall? Is this something an electrician can do or does the…
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200line
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Water heater--when to replace
We have a gas water heater (hot air heat, so it is not driven off a boiler). It is about 10 years old. At the…
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cswd_baltic
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Moving a Video Intercom
Is it possbile to move a video intercom system across a room to another wall? Is this something an electrician can do or does the…
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Pamplona
in Expeditors 13 years and 10 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good expeditor?
I’ve had two “not so positive” experiences and am wondering if that’s the norm or if there truly is a great expeditor out there. Thanks.
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namahs
in Sidewalks 13 years and 10 months ago
Sidewalk concrete cured time
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e77f0e0753f8-processed-httpwwwacuratolacomassetsSidewalk1jpg.jpg We are in the process of replacing the concrete in our sidewalk and driveway. One of the contractors said that it takes 1 yr…
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