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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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