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santos

in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago

Doors

These are some of the the work we have made from scratch. We can replicate any door or stairs. Contact us we any questions or…

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santos

in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago

Doors

These are some of the the work we have made from scratch. We can replicate any door or stairs. Contact us we any questions or…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 9 months ago

Time to Check & Drain The Low Water Cut-Off on Your Boiler

I had not drained the low water cut-off in my boiler since last spring. Over the summer we used the boiler only for hot water…

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fmb78

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Rear Cornice repair

Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…

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Updated 1 year and 9 months ago

jrs84o

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Winter Tree Sap

I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

jrs84o

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Winter Tree Sap

I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…

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annissa12

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Cellulose insulation

Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

fmb78

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Rear Cornice repair

Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…

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thewinduprobot

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Manhattan electrical work question

Any electricians in Manhattan ? Current washer dryer combo is hardwired and a mess. Wire burnt and electrician wants to redo wiring and put in…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Reglazing a tub

Anyone recommend someone for the Brooklyn area to reglaze a tub?

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jaay

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

French drain?

Getting some water in the basement on one side (after those torrential rains last week). We can see the spot we think the waters seeping…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Main sewer line location

I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Main sewer line location

I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…

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teresagilhooly

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Sidewalk Gate

Dilemma. Have a ground floor apartment. Theres a sidewalk gate to enter onto the property. Need a way to prevent people from entering onto the…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

cate

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Flat roof replacement

What are people using to add a layer on a flat roof on row houses these days? (Apart from torch down roofs, which are no…

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annissa12

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Cellulose insulation

Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…

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Augustiner

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Solar net-metering on multifamily rental property

I’ve been wondering about this: If you install a big PV solar panels on a 3 family rental property there is not much to offset…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

eg66

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Time for a basement waterproofing inquiry!

Has anyone successfully waterproofed a basement and had it hold up to, e.g., today’s flooding? Our new-to-use cellar (approx 40% above grade, last refinished in…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

insurance skyrocketing

welp after doubling in 2023 my insurance through chubb is increasing another 50% for 2024. this is a pretty modest 3 story brick townhome with…

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Updated 1 year and 10 months ago

teresagilhooly

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

Sidewalk Gate

Dilemma. Have a ground floor apartment. Theres a sidewalk gate to enter onto the property. Need a way to prevent people from entering onto the…

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