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Reusing old door
Our GC always wants us to throw out old stuff and buy new. We got rid of a nice bathtub because he and the plumber…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor access cover
Does anyone have a recommendation for a floor access cover to use in the basement to cover a u-trap? Thanks.
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mheimbinder
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Moisture Control when Adding Insulation Above Existing Roof Deck
[RoofDetail](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:UkXa:roofdetail.png.jpg) Hi All, My partner and I are looking to add insulation to an existing, uninsulated, low-slope brownstone roof at the same time as we…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Air rights?
I live on a block of semidetached two- family homes. The zoning currently allows building about twice as high. The house on one side of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mitsubishi AC
We are planning Mitubishi minisplits for AC. Our GC’s AC guy proposes two 12,000 BTU air handlers on the first floor, and on the second…
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angelmtompkins
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
ISO carpenter/handyman
Hi all, I’m looking for a carpenter (or maybe a really talented handyman) to help convert 40 feet of chain link fence to a wood…
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angelmtompkins
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
ISO carpenter/handyman
Hi all, I’m looking for a carpenter (or maybe a really talented handyman) to help convert 40 feet of chain link fence to a wood…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Whether to skim coat or not and referrals
Hello. We live in an 1870s brownstone and need to repaint our living room. It’s quite big, 13 by 22 feet plus 11 feet tall…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Fluorescent lights
I have under-counter lights the bulbs of which have lasted years but lately they’re only going a month or so. Should I change the ballasts?
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casadelsol16
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
GC contract error- misquoted 22k!
Hi all- we have an unusual situation, and our architect has not experienced it so I thought I would ask here. Our GC just informed…
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Richards
in Exteriors 3 years and 4 months ago
Rear metal oriel window?
I have a 2 story oriel window on the back of my bedstuy brownstone (maybe made of tin??). It’s currently covered in vinyl siding &…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Fluorescent lights
I have under-counter lights the bulbs of which have lasted years but lately they’re only going a month or so. Should I change the ballasts?
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jdefel
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Converting 2- or multi-family into single-family home
What are the advantages of doing this? From my research, it seems like there are only downsides: 1) Less valuable for a potential resale where…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reusing old door
Our GC always wants us to throw out old stuff and buy new. We got rid of a nice bathtub because he and the plumber…
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deonwalker071
in Exteriors 3 years and 4 months ago
Terrace gardening Murray hill apt
We just moved to the Murray Hill section of Manhattan from Seattle. I am trying to help my disabled wife have a veggie garden on…
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jdefel
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Carroll Gardens Townhouse?
https://streeteasy.com/building/200-carroll-street-brooklyn/house?card=1 This house is pretty. It doesn’t fit my personal wish list, but I imagine it’ll generate interest based on the photos. The listing states…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Licensed
Is there a website in NYC that you can check to see if a business such as a plumber, electrician, GC or other is licensed…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Licensed
Is there a website in NYC that you can check to see if a business such as a plumber, electrician, GC or other is licensed…
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nancy.morales2
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
How would you refinish this concrete wall?
https://imgur.com/a/9EE2CmS I’m refinishing these basement steps. Need to figure out wall treatment. I’m sure if I use paint or some other direct to wall finish…
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