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otaydzic

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Contractor/subcontrator for deck & stairs?

I’m back again to ask for advice about a project that seems never-ending. I have an approved permit application (required by my co-op) for metal…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

sphil305

in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago

Free: 2 antique pedestal sinks

I have two antique pedestal sinks that were removed from a 100+-year-old house in New Jersey. One is porcelain/ceramic and has a round basin, the…

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smileyface

in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago

Good Lawyer Reco?

Hi guys — I’ve had a nightmare of a reno with a contractor not doing their job properly and an architect that went MIA. Has…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

tetz

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

buying kitchen cabinets for attic with sloped ceiling

i gutted an rental attic unit and was wondering if its possible to order kitchen cabinets for sloped ceilings without having to get them custom…

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tetz

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

buying kitchen cabinets for attic with sloped ceiling

i gutted an rental attic unit and was wondering if its possible to order kitchen cabinets for sloped ceilings without having to get them custom…

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hannalessinger

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Venting bathroom through ceiling into cockloft

Has anybody had experience with a top floor bathroom with only a ceiling vent? I would like to put in a light fixture/vent fan that…

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gtinsouthslope

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

What to do next after plumber is unable to stop dripping tub faucet?

I have a leaky shower and am looking for suggestions as to what to do next now that the plumber has left and the shower…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

solehappy

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

surveyors?

neighbor next door at my attached home had surveyors surveying for over an hour yesterday while i was at work. they seemed to be interested…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

gadsonnellie16

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Marble Fireplace Mantels

We are looking to sell a marble fireplace mantel currently in our Brooklyn brownstone that will not have a place after reno and are soliciting…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

gtinsouthslope

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

What to do next after plumber is unable to stop dripping tub faucet?

I have a leaky shower and am looking for suggestions as to what to do next now that the plumber has left and the shower…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

surveyors?

neighbor next door at my attached home had surveyors surveying for over an hour yesterday while i was at work. they seemed to be interested…

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andriywww1990

in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago

NYS OIL BASE PAINT VOC RESTRICTION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022

this past two weeks, i have heard varying stories about a new oil base paint voc restriction. one paint store manager said ben moore will…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

gadsonnellie16

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Marble Fireplace Mantels

We are looking to sell a marble fireplace mantel currently in our Brooklyn brownstone that will not have a place after reno and are soliciting…

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Giving away old door (79.5x23.5)

Please drop me a line at eamnesia@yaho.com if you want it. It is located in Bay Ridge. [P5](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NRaq:p5.jpg.jpg)

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Giving away old door (79.5x23.5)

Please drop me a line at eamnesia@yaho.com if you want it. It is located in Bay Ridge. [P5](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NRaq:p5.jpg.jpg)

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randolph

in Heating and Cooling 3 years and 3 months ago

installing a radiator

Anyone know the ballpark cost to have a new steam radiator installed? basically the existing one is big and positioned so as to take up…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

mrvickers09

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Main line clog

My 2 family brownstone has issues with the main line getting clogged if tenants put non degradable items down the toilet like baby wipes or…

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Creating a driveway (i.e., curb cut process) in Sunset Park

My parents own a house in Sunset Park and want to create a driveway. I was reading about the curb cut process and requirements on…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

slleiter

in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago

Painting metal deck

The metal patio deck off my kitchen has started to rust and chip. We’d like to sand it, clean it, and repaint it. Should we…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

Sherita

in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago

Cast iron bathtub restoration

We have two clawfoot cast iron tubs from our house we would like to re-use in the renovation. They are in rough condition – feet…

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Updated 3 years and 2 months ago

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