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Johnofalltradesllc
in Doors & Windows 1 year and 7 months ago
Door from dip n strip rejecting paint
I brought my doors to dip n strip and they did a great job. I let them dry out for another month after picking them…
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rights8877zz
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Roof Live Load for Deck & Planters
I’m trying to understand the live load capacity for our roof on an old (built in 1900) loft in SoHo. The roof joists are 3×10…
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Ann
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Looking for Plumber recc to replace basement and interior drainpipes
Our pipes inside the walls of our brownstone are leaking after using water on the top floor bathrooms, and a big drainpipe in the basement…
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bfd
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Local Law 152
A lot of posts regarding this gas inspection topic are last year or older. I have a plumber coming in on Monday to do the…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Leveling an OSB subfloor/floor on sloped concrete
I want to make a garage a more hospitable workplace. I plan to cover it (~300sqft) with DMX I step underlayment first, then t&g OSB.…
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bklyn658
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Neighbor’s solar panel wires
My neighbors had solar panels installed (the massively overhead kind, that are visible down the block). The silver conduit and loose black wires now run…
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Ann
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Looking for Plumber recc to replace basement and interior drainpipes
Our pipes inside the walls of our brownstone are leaking after using water on the top floor bathrooms, and a big drainpipe in the basement…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Someone To Apply Silver Paint to a Roof
hello, i might need someone to apply silver paint or siliconized roof extender on a roof that i am doing an inspection on today. this…
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Canopy or awning for front door
We will want some sort of cover over our stoop, to protect the front door and also to provide shelter for visitors if it is…
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cliftonetc
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 8 months ago
Radiators on top floor cold, "boiling" on parlor level.
I’ve been a renter in the same brownstone for about ten years. Every year there is a power struggle at the start of the heating…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Asbestos
Anyone recommend someone in the Brooklyn area to remove asbestos. I need it removed from the basement. Also were you able to live in the…
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
This is my annual plea for a reasonable and responsive elevator maintenance comp
any for our small building. Please, if you actually like your elevator company post their contact info here. Many thanks in advance.
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
This is my annual plea for a reasonable and responsive elevator maintenance comp
any for our small building. Please, if you actually like your elevator company post their contact info here. Many thanks in advance.
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rotunda3283
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Water seeping through kitchen floor tiles
What would be the main cause of water seeping through kitchen floors after using the kitchen sink? Basement has no water – what would be…
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richardtishconstruction
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Foundation issues
I have an empty lot next door and an invasive weed/tree has grown into my foundation. Does anyone know what legal action I can take…
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chamlzkeqwtipeu
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Decomposed granite / Crushed stone / Stone dist
I want to make a pathway in my Brooklyn garden of BEIGE decomposed granite/stone dust but cannot find a supplier. Home Depot prices are exorbitant…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Someone To Apply Silver Paint to a Roof
hello, i might need someone to apply silver paint or siliconized roof extender on a roof that i am doing an inspection on today. this…
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oxalis100
in Doors & Windows 1 year and 7 months ago
Weather stripping old doors
Any advice or link to materials as to weatherstipping old exterior doors for the winter (NOT using the cheap sticky plastic materials?)
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