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BobMarvin
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Decorative Ceiling Painting
We’d like to have our parlor floor ceiling painted with sky and clouds. Can anyone recommend a decorative painter who they’ve used and are pleased…
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dwtnbk
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
We have some books that we are getting rid of. Not children's books. Just regula
r novels. If anyone can put them to good yse. Let us know.
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eman134
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
finished up a steam to hydronic boiler conversion
Weil Mclin Ultra with an indirect hot water heater [Rutlandfinish](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:qeV0:rutlandfinish.jpg.jpg)
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kcgreatjones
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Sidewalk Shed Removal
Hi All: Anyone know someone who can remove a sidewalk shed? Our scaffolding company has literally abandoned their shed….will be up for a year at…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 9 years and 2 months ago
Heating Contractor charging for 2 hours of travel time @ $180 per hour
The title says it all. Has anyone ever seen this before? I’ve been using these guys for years and they never charged for travel time…
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Bklynsolid
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Contractor not honoring warranty
What should an owner do if an exterior contractor’s work completed six months ago is falling off the building and the contracting company refuses to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Deck on top of existing extension?
We’d like to build a deck out from our master bedroom over an existing 20′ x 10′ extension (which is our kitchen below). The roof…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Would this work? Has anyone did this before?
I’ve got a brownstone that is a 2 family. The first living area includes the ground floor and the middle floor then there is a…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Would this work? Has anyone did this before?
I’ve got a brownstone that is a 2 family. The first living area includes the ground floor and the middle floor then there is a…
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kevin-revees
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Reuse Cast Iron Drain lines
This is ‘crazy’ question. We know that Cast Iron is considered the ‘better’ option for DWV systems. We are working on a project that is…
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kevin-revees
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Reuse Cast Iron Drain lines
This is ‘crazy’ question. We know that Cast Iron is considered the ‘better’ option for DWV systems. We are working on a project that is…
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cobblehillbilly
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Expediter help needed
I was about to hire Scott Schnall, now that he’s been “sidelined” I need to find another expediter…can anyone recommend anyone else? Thanks.
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robyim1
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
DOB failed my electrical because..
Hello.. after a long reno I had my electrical inspection today. To my delight we actually had no issues with outlets, switches or the panels.…
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jstsrfn
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Keys for tenants
The front door of my house is shared with my tenants with apartment entries inside. Do I have the right to approve who gets keys…
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miss718
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Custom millwork?
Hi all! who would you recommend to build a custom book case like this? I was referred to one place but their portfolio is so…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Landmarks surprise visits
I have a client who is considering doing some work to his front porch on a Fort Green landmark block which would need landmark’s approval…
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landlord
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Electrical upgrade for a commercial space
I have a commercial space that currently has 100amp service. I would like to upgrade to a 400amp service. Anyone has an idea on how…
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Run Joe
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Determining the value of a porch/deck
In evaluating 2 similar properties(one with deck/porch, one w/out), what kind of dollar figure or premium would you place on a property with a legal…
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