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randolph
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
heat pump quote - is this reasonable?
I am looking to install a new heating/cooling system in my house upstate. i got this quote, can anyone tell me if this seems reasonable?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Standing water in yard after big storms
Hi all, After Ida, and again this morning (so with intense rainfall in short periods), standing water builds up in my yard, and floods my…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Sidewalk violation liability?
Our building got a sidewalk violation a couple of years ago and they basically want the whole thing redone for various minor cracks, nothing crazy…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone Facade : Brownstone or Paint ?
Hi, we are living in Bed-Stuy, homeowner of a nice Brownstone. The facade has some cracks and it is time to redo the facade. We…
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rda735
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Rough idea of pricing for replacing water line and mechanicals
For anyone that has recently had to replace their water line and mechanicals, how much did it cost?
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xehoctywmqcnld
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 6 months ago
Selling Vintage Double Doors - $750
23″wide 82″tall 2″ thick Antique Brooklyn entry doors with bezeled glass! Pickup In Red Hook, Brooklyn. [IMG_8946](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:PqFH:img_8946.jpg.jpg) [IMG_8947](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Kdjx:img_8947.jpg.jpg)
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tetz
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
where can i find molding that matches the door frame, all throughout the house?
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tetz
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
adding new line for washer/dryer
hello any recommendations for a plumber that can assist for adding new line for washer/dryer, Its not a big job but looking for someone to…
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melmann
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Info on venting electric dryer in basement to rear garden
Looking to relocate my washer dryer to the basement/cellar and looking for anyone that has a recommended installer or pics of venting to see how…
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oliver111222
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Renting out a cellar as part of a duplex
I’m considering an offer on a two-family building. The ground floor is currently structured as a duplex. First floor at ground level, second floor is…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for someone to re-hone marble floor on site
On the tail end of some condo repair and unfortunately my bathroom wasn’t properly sealed during the messy spackling / sanding phase. As a result,…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for someone to re-hone marble floor on site
On the tail end of some condo repair and unfortunately my bathroom wasn’t properly sealed during the messy spackling / sanding phase. As a result,…
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streaker
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Sanitation ticket has totally false description of offense... how to fight this?
I packed up half of my deceased fathers hardcover books (mostly books of subject and condition making them impossible to donate) into 10 heavy duty…
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Rick
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Replacing my boiler?
My Steam Boiler is still working however it is dated 1982 and I would rather have the peace of mind of replacing it now with…
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lean_dean
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Scaffold recommendations, please!
Hello! I need to scrape and paint the facade of my Bed Stuy brownstone and I need to rent or have tubular or pipe scaffolding…
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lean_dean
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Scaffold recommendations, please!
Hello! I need to scrape and paint the facade of my Bed Stuy brownstone and I need to rent or have tubular or pipe scaffolding…
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rogan
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Most frustrating part about home improvement? - Research Question
What would you say is the most frustrating part of getting major home service/improvement projects done? Of this list, what would be your top 3:…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Subcontractors
If I don’t like my contractors HVAC sub, can I hire my own and have them not work under the contractor? Or do I have…
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