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katerina
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Adding wired remote controller for ceiling cassette (heat pump system)
We have LG ceiling cassettes in each room in our condo and each has their own remote control. You can set a one-off timer but…
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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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Sherita
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Wood shudder stripping recommendation
I am looking to get our wood shudders dipped/stripped. Has anyone done that recently and have a recommendation and cost estimate to share? Thank you.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heat Pump Water Heater - Installer Rec? Purchase where/how?
I want to switch from current gas water heater to heat pump unit. Can you recommend an installer? Should I buy the unit myself, or…
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Sherita
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Wood shudder stripping recommendation
I am looking to get our wood shudders dipped/stripped. Has anyone done that recently and have a recommendation and cost estimate to share? Thank you.
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Water in basement
With the torrent of rain over the weekend, our basement floor has puddles of water. I’m not sure how the water got in, the walls…
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bojo2112jon
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Brick Staining
We are about to close on a brick townhouse and the front exterior has a bright, somewhat unusual shade of red brick. We don’t love…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Video doorbell for upper levels of multi-fam brownstone?
Hi, we can’t see out our front door and want to use a video doorbell. There is an old buzzer intercom in place for two…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
100 year old plus table saw still in use at Dykes Lumber
Dykes was another lumber before being taken over by Dykes. This saw is still in use in the shed under the parking lot. [20230428_153142](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:yOUj:20230428_153142.heic.jpg) [20230428_153134](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:j9By:20230428_153134.heic.jpg)
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
100 year old plus table saw still in use at Dykes Lumber
Dykes was another lumber before being taken over by Dykes. This saw is still in use in the shed under the parking lot. [20230428_153142](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:yOUj:20230428_153142.heic.jpg) [20230428_153134](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:j9By:20230428_153134.heic.jpg)
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josephinesaffert
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Leaking roof
The torrential rain that NYC experienced over the past few days made us realize we have four leaks in our roof. We have no idea…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
closing a plumbing permit from 1993, the old plumber no longer exists.
the permit was for “REPLACE EXISTING BATHROOM FIXTURES (3 PPIECES )ON EXISTING ROUGHING” do i need to contact a new plumber and can i handle…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Binoculars
Can anyone recommend a specific magnification of binoculars that will get a me a good visual of a 6-8 story building? I don’t need intimate…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Water in basement
With the torrent of rain over the weekend, our basement floor has puddles of water. I’m not sure how the water got in, the walls…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Binoculars
Can anyone recommend a specific magnification of binoculars that will get a me a good visual of a 6-8 story building? I don’t need intimate…
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josephinesaffert
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Leaking roof
The torrential rain that NYC experienced over the past few days made us realize we have four leaks in our roof. We have no idea…
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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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KrisB
in Renovation 2 years and 2 months ago
Masonry engineer
Happy Sunday everyone, does anyone know a masonry engineer who can give advise about masonry veneer and structure of a townhouse front facade. Thank you…
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