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mojo
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
kitchen vents in multi unit brownstones
First time poster, long time lurker. Thanks everyone for posting such great info here. We are redoing a bathroom and kitchen in a brownstone, 4…
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tetz
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
why i hate radiators :(
[IMG_1737](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KjVb:img_1737.jpg.jpg)
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rotunda3283
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 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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fgii
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Renter's Insurance
I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)
Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…
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tetz
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
why i hate radiators :(
[IMG_1737](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KjVb:img_1737.jpg.jpg)
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)
Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Bathroom floor problems
[IMG_8025](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:sH42:img_8025.jpeg.jpg) This is a new bathroom floor with new subfloor. I am have a problem with the 1” mortar that was installed on the rock…
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reccomand1nyc
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Load bearing wall removal?
Hi wise neighbors.. Looking for some input on wall removal..I have what is most certainly a load bearing wall separating my kitchen & living room…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Professional to identify what is original in 1845 house
As I think about making upgrades and replacements, I’d like to know what is original or not to the house. I’ve gotten lots of opinions…
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fgii
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Renter's Insurance
I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Singh Lumber
I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Singh Lumber
I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…
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casey.mullin
in Exteriors 2 years and 3 months ago
Insulation over brick wall
Has anyone installed insulation over a brick exterior wall (back wall, in this case)? The wall needs work, and this would be an opportunity to…
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CHM
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Correct Mortar for old brownstone
Has anyone used limeworks.us to get an analysis of their sample brick and mortar from the back wall of a brownstone built in the late…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
subway grating for deck stairs
Our architect specified subway grating for our deck, which we’re not happy about, but we will live with it, perhaps covering the grating with concrete…
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kesh
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Heights Woodworking
Hello I see some less recent posts recommending Heights Woodworking. The business was sold and Vaughn is no longer there. A man named Opu responded…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Professional to identify what is original in 1845 house
As I think about making upgrades and replacements, I’d like to know what is original or not to the house. I’ve gotten lots of opinions…
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