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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Oil base rustoleum
My paint store has informed me that rustoleum continues to ship oil base quarts of rustoleum and has reformulated the gallons to meet voc. Here…
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ajseeste
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Finding the age of an extension
Hello all, I’m renovating a townhouse in Queens, which has an extension (like every other one in the set). The house was built in 1945,…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Mini Split Manufacturer Preference
As Homeowners, does anyone have a preference on the Brand they install in their Mini Split or are you looking for the Installer to provide…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dry well or other storm drain solutions for backyard?
During last week’s heavy rain our (very small) backyard’s main storm drain failed and the overflow almost caused the backup drain to fail, which almost…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
LG HVAC split system
Hi, I am looking for a HVAC provider for my LG splitting AC in my apartment. I need cleaning and maintenance. Anyone has recommendation? I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Dry well or other storm drain solutions for backyard?
During last week’s heavy rain our (very small) backyard’s main storm drain failed and the overflow almost caused the backup drain to fail, which almost…
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amt230
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Help Me Devise a System to Keep Basement Dry
Hi – just bought our brownstone in BedStuy and refinished by basement as part play space. Over the last year I’ve owned the place, there…
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jvmgmt1
in Plumbing 2 years and 2 months ago
Removing widespread faucet
I have all the parts removed for replacing the faucet on my 1930s sink with one that is a bit more sympathetic in style and…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Wood Panel(exterior)
[Facade 3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dgny:facade3.jpg.jpg) We are trying to rejuvenate our facade, the wood panels. We’d like to keep the same look, same color. The painting company suggests…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
LG HVAC split system
Hi, I am looking for a HVAC provider for my LG splitting AC in my apartment. I need cleaning and maintenance. Anyone has recommendation? I…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn gardener
Any recommendations for a gardener in Brooklyn Bed-Stuy? Our garden is pretty low maintenance but we don’t have green fingers to keep our small garden…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Brooklyn gardener
Any recommendations for a gardener in Brooklyn Bed-Stuy? Our garden is pretty low maintenance but we don’t have green fingers to keep our small garden…
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drabr
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Handyman or carpenter wanted to oil Ipe deck in Clinton Hill
Hi, we are looking for a handyman or carpenter to oil an ipe deck with this product: https://www.deckwise.com/ipe-oil-hardwood-finish.html#:~:text=is%20properly%20sealed.-,Ipe%20Oil%C2%AE%20and%20Ipe%20Oil%C2%AE%20Plus%E2%84%A2%20are,that%20trigger%20finish%20drying%20troubles Hourly pay would be best.
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vstwqzcxdz
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
OK I need some help I been living in this house for 7 years the landlord passed
And was working for him to so he passed away now after 7 years this lady is claiming to be the new owner she said…
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vstwqzcxdz
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
OK I need some help I been living in this house for 7 years the landlord passed
And was working for him to so he passed away now after 7 years this lady is claiming to be the new owner she said…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Mini Split Manufacturer Preference
As Homeowners, does anyone have a preference on the Brand they install in their Mini Split or are you looking for the Installer to provide…
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sjdv2
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Flashing cement or repointing for roof leak through brick
I had my roof completely redone last fall. It’s mostly flat roof with a small pitched slate section in the front. There’s this section of…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Front of house cleaning etiquette / rules
Going through my first spring in the townhouse, and noticed how much dust and how many pollen pods (which I believe are the “catkins” according…
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