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Installing a wood floor in the winter - in an unheated house?

I’m shopping for floors but learned that the floor is supposed to be acclimated to the house for a few days before it’s installed. But…

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estrellaaddia

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

Balcony possible?

Hi. We’re in the process of purchasing a building in Brooklyn, and want to be sure that a balcony can be built off the top…

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stickerhappy

in Renovation 4 years and 10 months ago

Paint for common hallway?

We are considering painting our common hallway i . I’ve heard some say paint it eggshell so it can be cleaned but that is harder…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Electrical hum

Hi everyone, Looking for some help here. We own a two family townhouse, bought gut renovated. Recently, our tenants have been hearing a faint but…

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alexdovzhikov

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

Rug & Carpet Cleaning Service Bronxville

Contact Address: 15 Park Pl, suite 33, Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone: (914) 240-8450 Website URL http://rugandcarpetcleaningwestchester.com/locations/bronxville-ny/index.html About US Are you in the Bronxville, NY area…

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Carpet & Rug Cleaning Service Somers

Contact Address: 352 US-202, suite 33, Somers, NY 10589 Phone: (914) 888-1055 Website URL http://rugandcarpetcleaningwestchester.com/locations/somers/index.html About US If you are in the Somers area and…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

burst water main -plumber recommendations

We will soon close on a Greenpoint house where the connection to the water main has been turned off at the street level due to…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

moisture on rear walls of house

We’re in the middle of renovating our house and now that the walls are opened up, at least on the rear of the house, the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Need Help Sealing + Winterizing Front Door

Hello- I have a big/old front door that has no sill , no sweep, and no insulation. There’s a big draft when it’s cold and…

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stevecym

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

FREE 18 volt Dewalt Drill with Three batteries and two chargers

i am tired of the mismatch of this stuff around my shop and for the most part have been on the 20 volt system for…

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

cheapest place to get hardwood flooring

looking to get this look but wider, any places that sell flooring for cheap? [Screen Shot 2020-12-30 at 3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:jUwi:screenshot20201230at3.29.40pm.png.jpg) https://imgur.com/a/Oysh6hz

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

heat pipe cover vs painting heat pipe

which option is better? I am not finding any color sections for those heat pipe covers.

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Where to buy hardwood floors

Anyone have tips of where to buy hardwood floors in Brooklyn? I’ve checked out Liqwoodations near the Bed Stuy Home Depot, as well as NY…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Best place to buy Marvin windows?

I’ve been trying to price Marvin windows and every place I’ve tried so far has terrible salespeople who drag their feet to give a quote……

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Trimline Windows

I’ve read some good reviews for Trimline windows here, although there are few recent posts. We’re considering getting aluminum clad wood Trimline windows for the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Moving a, heavy, countertop

Hi. We have mostly moved and one of the final pieces to come over is a heavy, prob 350lbs, countertop and 3 sections of drawers…

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slimc

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

ROOF REPAIRS

I posted a few months ago about this problem. I’m including photos this time for clarification. I need to hire someone to repair the top…

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thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

quartz saddles

does anyone know where I can find quartz saddles like these? not absolute black but black with some design on them. https://imgur.com/a/K5ulCNu [Saddle](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:pmF4:saddle.jpg.jpg)

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cynthiab

in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago

Who does mantle fixing + installation these days?

I discovered through this forum that Manny passed away. Anyone know who else does this kind of work? I have a mantle in pieces I…

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mutley

in Roofing 4 years and 10 months ago

Water leak from my ceiling when it snows

I have a brownstone with a flat roof. Anytime it snows, I get a water leak where water starts dripping from my ceiling. I do…

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