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tools stolen from work site
Several Dewalt tools have disappeared from the house we have renovating, presumably taken by one of the GC’s workers or one of the subs. Value…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
energy audit?
hi, i am still having ongoing issues with Con Ed saying my H&C is using electricity that is beyond the possibility of what’s actually plugged…
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goldenflamingo
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Taking on a renovation in 2022 or wait?
Hello Everyone, I am seeking your advice here. I am considering to buy an old home and do a full gut renovation. Though I am…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Electrical Problems
Context: 3 months after renovations concluded, wherein nothing was wrong with the electrical, suddenly outlets would go out here and there, or the electrical appliances…
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gabba4gabba
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
HELP persistent Leaks...
Help – persistent leaks – in need of first rate leak detective and fix! For years now we haven’t been able to work out where…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Basic Basement Reno
Hi Everyone – we are trying to do a very basic basement remodel and struggling to get any quotes that are in our price range.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
skim coating, Tadelakt, Venetian plaster
A neighbor has shown us his walls, finished with Venetian plaster. Are skim coating, tadelakt, and Venetian plaster all variants of the same idea -…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
National Grid Home Energy Assessment Email
Has anyone received an email from National Grid for a safe no cost energy assessment (virtual or in person). by participating, we would get $100…
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boneroboki
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Suggestions on where to sell appliances
Renovating and looking for suggestions on selling my circa 2000 appliances in cobble hill area. All working well. viking pro stove 8 burner 48″ vent…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Choosing interior doors
Earlier I asked for sources of interior doors, but I was getting ahead of myself. I’m pretty sure we want pre-hung, and not hollow core,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving process
Hi guys! Can anyone here recommend a decent moving company? My family is going to the US soon, so we would really appreciate it a…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Door knob installation
Looking for rec’s for someone who can install some door knobs. All for interior doors. May require chiseling/adjusting the door a bit since previous knobs…
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davbrook
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
What's the best way to clean brownstone?
I recently redid our brownstone facade and was planing to buy a power washer to clean the stairs and other stone around the house. After…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
What to do if plumber does not return
Hi: plumber job 99% complete; needs to have final inspection; plumber giving me all sorts of excuses such as too busy right now to sched…
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dsm
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Under Stoop Brownstone Entrance Door Replacement
Does anyone have recs for a company or someone who replaces doors? This is just the entrance door under the stoop. I’ve tried reaching out…
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elizabethmcaloonfacebook
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Fire Resistant Paint?
Does anyone have experience or knowledge of fire resistant paint to meet fire-resistance code requirements? Context: We’re converting our rowhouse from a 1 family to a 2…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Rubinet, Newport Brass or Jaclo fixtures?
I am finalizing plumbing fixtures for a renovation and was curious if anyone had any experience with Rubinet, Newport Brass or Jaclo fixtures? My architect…
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oliver_nyc
in Exteriors 3 years and 5 months ago
galvanized steel painting
hi – looking for advice on someone who could strip and *correctly* prime and repaint a galvanized steel structure in our backyard. it was incorrectly…
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