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rebeccakell
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Thoughts on recycled paint?
What are your thoughts on using recycled paint for home projects? Have you ever used it before? If so, how was your experience? Would you…
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dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Lopopolo?
Hi all – anyone know what happened to Lopopolo Iron Works? I know they are highly recommended among this group, but when we call their…
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jonathanaaronkaye
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Interior Storm Windows - Alternatives to Larson ComfortSEAL?
I was just about to purchase Larson Larson ComfortSEAL interior storm windows (for weather and sound insulation) which come highly recommended. Unfortunately, they’ve been discontinued.…
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ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Installing security cameras/lights on brownstone exterior
We’ve had some worrying security incidents lately and I want to install a ring floodlight cam on the second floor of our brownstone. We have…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
New roof
Can anyone recommend someone to do some roof work. It’s a flat roof. Also what is a fair price for a roof that’s about 20’x40’?
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cinquelee26
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Alphonse Valarosa had done repointing and steps for me just before covid. The st
eps have started to crumble. He kept promising to repair but never did. He finally responded to me today saying his younger brother Vincent Jr.…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Original Brownstone Doors to Give Away
Hi – Big Reuse seems to be backed up, and I need to get some doors out of my house ASAP – I have nine…
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carlinepierre27
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Stained Glass double-hung window
I have a small stained glass double hung window in my bathroom. We are renovating the bathroom and I want to get a new window…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
LPC Turnaround?
Hi there. We need to get a LPC permit to repoint the rear of our building and I’m trying to ascertain the turnaround. We have…
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Oil tank whistle pipe is "corroded"
I did a search through the forum and didn’t find anything, but apparently we’ve got an issue with the pipe connected to the whistle on…
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lucie
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Tenant wants lead testing.
She said pediatrician tested her toddler for lead and she has level above the treshhold. Now… we do not have anything that we did not…
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sabrinadykes89
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Procure street lamp post?
We are getting a permit to install a classic looking outdoor lamp post in front of our brownstone . Anyone knows any places who manufacture…
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cate
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Heating Mystery
Something weird is happening with our heat. The wood floor and staircase on our garden level is warm, giving off heat, as though we have…
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claude11377
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
$8 per sq ft for skilled tile guy?
Does this sound fair? We used our tile guy for the bathroom- which was fine given it was small. We now want to do the…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Building classification confusion - multi-family / single-family
Our newly purchased house has an ambiguous building use classification, so i’m not sure what the best course of action would be to take. The…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Creaking Floors?
Brownstoners, i did a home inspection this weekend and the customer asked me about creaking floors. not soft or week floors (that can be stabilized…
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jf
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Stair Repair Needed
Hi all! I am pretty far along in a townhouse renovation and wondering if anyone has a stair repair professional recommendation. We love the look…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 2 years and 5 months ago
Seeking expert in structural design around vestibule & inner door of brownstone
After two years of reconnaissance, we believe the source of a clothing moth problem is in the walls at the intersection of the front door…
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