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dushonjulia

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Bedbug signs

Hi, please someone help me. It is been almost 4 weeks that I am seeing kinds of blood stains on sheets, clothes, etc, my husband…

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pearlstoh

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Heated Below Grade Stoop Entrance

Has anyone installed heat tracing in a below grade front stoop entrance area? I’m about to undertake a full facade restoration and am considering heat…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Black slime clogging faucet aerator

This is the 2nd time this year that our faucet aerator has been clogged. The first time it happened, it was at the 1st floor…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

laurenpacker123

in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 5 months ago

Plumbing Supply Showroom?

Does anyone have a plumbing fixture showroom they really like? For kitchen and bathrooms. I know I can order everything online, but I want a…

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ellenbkeane

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Gutter overflows on heavy rain

My gutter is clean, but every time it rains very hard it overflows. I suspect that the downspout needs to be snaked. Has anyone else…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

slimc

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

BILCO ROOF HATCH

Anyone know where I can find the model/serial number on a bilco hatch?

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

true

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Why do I need a buyer's agent?

2-3% is a lot to give up and I need a lawyer in NYC regardless. I know the headache I’m getting into with renovations. So,…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

andriywww1990

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Colonial: National Council of Acoustical Consultants

they closed the discussion on your post regarding sound transfer. this organization has a website that includes a directory. they also have a really good…

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smoochas

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Donate/recycle fridge - with pickup!

Hello! Does anyone know a place where we can donate (or recycle) and old full sized fridge? It is in working condition, but it’s older.…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

deebeeeye

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Replacing my oil boiler?

Hi. My oil boiler is great – I’ve got steam radiators – but of course oil prices are going up and wondering what practical alternatives…

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Sherita

in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago

Starting from scratch - Best Heating System?

We are about to embark on a gut reno of a 4 story brownstone that is in estate sale condition. All the mechanics need to…

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allyslope

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Sound proof fence

Can anyone share recommendations on what material to use to sound proof a fence or a company that specialize in sound proof fences. We are…

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maynarddonita

in Exteriors 4 years and 5 months ago

Cleaning oil from brownstone

I recently had bird suet (fat-based) melt onto my brownstone windowsill and the stain is not budging. Any suggestions? Has anyone had success getting stains…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

ejalbk

in Plumbing 4 years and 5 months ago

Gas Line Hangers?

Our building had a LL152 inspection done and the result is that we need lots of code compliant pipe hangers installed. Can anyone recommend a…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

markwalker

in General Discussion 4 years and 5 months ago

Free Bricks, Tiles, Sand Cement and Grout

We have a few extra items from a project. They are free. Come and get it — all or some. Sorry we cannot deliver, no…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

markwalker

in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago

Wood Preservative for indoors

Would you happen to have advice about what to use on stair treads. Our house is 115 years old, and the staircase is sound but…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

VERY IMPORTANT NYC TAX COMMISSION HEARING COMING UP!

Do you remember being gobsmacked with NYC Local Law 152 for gas line inspections? Remember the confusion and frustration about that potential $10,000 fine? Remember…

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Water for backyard

Hi everyone, we’d like to install an outdoor faucet for the backyard. Does anyone know who we need to hire to run the pipes and…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Plumbing Engineer and Building Codes for sewer pipe to city sewer line

Last summer, my first floor condo had major flooding in the basement. I think the root cause of the flooding was that a tropical storm…

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Updated 4 years and 5 months ago

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OK, Give Me Your Top 3

For those who have done gut renovations on townhouses in Brooklyn I want to hear the *top three learnings* you have from the experience. Yes,…

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