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kassie319
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Oil Tank Removal
I have two old 275gal tanks in my cellar. I want to remove one, evaluate the condition of the other and either keep it or…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Leaving pine wood floors in a kitchen for a rental?
We were going to put down new tile in the kitchen of our rental apartment but when we pulled up the old tile we found…
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pmody
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
lawn whisperer
I’ve been tending to my lawn myself for 5 years and the lawn is steadily getting worse. I’ve watched plenty of how-to videos, fertilized, mowed,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Black cables crisscrossing yards
Does anyone know what these cables are for and if they can be removed? They are crisscrossing every building on our block. I’ve seen these…
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jserpico
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Can you hear your next door neighbors in a brick house?
I live in a 3 floor brick house which is 110+ years old. I can hear the footsteps of neighbors to my left and the…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Project Manager for Renovation
Has anyone ever used a project manager instead of a general contractor for a home renovation? Interested to hear how it went. Thanks
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Exchanging riser cable from main electrical panel
Has anyone had experience with exchanging the riser cable from 150-amp to 200-amp from the basement main panel to the upstair’s duplex apartment in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
exterior house gates
does anyone know a company that can assist with replacing the exterior gates of my property? Looking for something like this https://imgur.com/a/RrXvtjK as well as…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
exterior house gates
does anyone know a company that can assist with replacing the exterior gates of my property? Looking for something like this https://imgur.com/a/RrXvtjK as well as…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Worth it to install water line for fridge water/ice maker in rental?
Renovating a higher quality rental unit and trying to figure out if it’s worth it to add a new water line to supply the fridge…
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emily.abruzzo
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
What's Between Brownstone top floor Ceiling and Roof?
I have a very drafty ceiling on the top floor of a 100 year old brownstone. Cooling the room is a nightmare. There are 11″…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Wall-mount sink on plaster wall
Hi everyone. We are renovating a small second-floor bathroom in a 1901 brownstone and want to use either a pedestal or wall-mounted sink. The wall…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
AWR Feedback for a broken waterline
Last month unexpectedly a sinkhole appeared on the street in front of my house. It was a pretty large cavity. Water could be heard rushing…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
plumber for LL 152 Gas Inpection
Hi there— Does anyone have a recommendation to do the required Local Law 152 gas inspection? The plumber I usually use doesn’t do it. Need…
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casadoe
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Roof Joists and Antique Doors
Hi- We have 20′ roof joists as well as the original internal doors from our 1910 townhouse located in Brooklyn. Just wondering if anyone has…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
It's time for seasonal boiler maintenance services to be scheduled.
Just out of curiosity, what services or procedures have you come to expect from an annual turn-on appointment? [Peerless new boiler 010](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HWgA:peerlessnewboiler010.jpg.jpg)
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