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julyfirefly
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Redoing a Badly Done Addition as Part of a Gut Renovation
We are looking at a 2 story, 2 family townhouse on a 20×97 foot lot that we believe has 3880 sf of buildable space but…
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carrollgardenslover
in General Contractors 12 years and 7 months ago
Backyard Sculpture ?
I am renting a Cobble Hill garden level studio apartment in a 5 story brownstone. My backyard is about 400 square feet. Can I build…
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leechakov
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Shut off valve for outside hose bib
I live in a new construction condo that has exclusive rights to the backyard. Our hose bib in the backyard does not appear to have…
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brooklynny
in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago
Wide Plank Flooring Question
I purchased re-milled reclaimed wood flooring and the supplier and my contractor seem to have a difference of opinion as to whether it needs to…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 7 months ago
Any difference between Charlotte or Bibby-Ste-Croix cast iron SEWER pipes?
I will be replacing the sewer connection from my house to the city’s main line. The master plumber who I am considering is telling me…
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pendenzaparco
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
Hot water heating system in four story house
The radiators on the second floor are not working while all others are. The valves have been bled to no avail. Any ideas what can…
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Colorado
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
How much would it cost to build a small "Taxpayer Store"
Right now, I am evaluating buying a vacant lot, developing a one story building, and offering it out as a NNN lease to a retail…
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theklahy
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for Solar Panel Installer for Small Buildings
I think I am still allowed to post reviews of contractors on brownstoner, rather than just asking questions, but I wanted to write to review…
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leechakov
in Building Code 12 years and 7 months ago
Shut off valve for outside hose bib
I live in a new construction condo that has exclusive rights to the backyard. Our hose bib in the backyard does not appear to have…
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homely
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
TEPID WATER IN ISOLATED SPOTS! NEED PLUMBING GUIDANCE! HELP!
I have a really weird issue. Two bathrooms lined up with each other: one on third floor, one on fourth. I’m getting only tepid water…
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aigroup
in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago
ventless gas insert
would like to add ventless gas inserts to my 1875 victorian. would appreciate recommendations, leads, suggestions on nice looking fixtures with remote.
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coopfornow
in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago
mold inspection
Can anyone recommend a mold inspection company? I am getting no response when I call Oasis. All the companies i find when I look on…
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ditmasmom
in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago
Water Main question
We are about to hire a company to replace our very aging lead water main before we begin some other construction. For those that have…
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aigroup
in Inspection 12 years and 7 months ago
ventless gas insert
would like to add ventless gas inserts to my 1875 victorian. would appreciate recommendations, leads, suggestions on nice looking fixtures with remote.
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brooklynny
in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago
Wide Plank Flooring Question
I purchased re-milled reclaimed wood flooring and the supplier and my contractor seem to have a difference of opinion as to whether it needs to…
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kiki
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
Anyone on the HomeServe SErvice Plan (formerly National Grid) and would you recommend it?
What services have you used?
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jmkerr
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
basement flooring
Hi. We’re looking to replace our wall to wall carpeting in our basement as we have been getting water during heavy rainfalls. Does anyone have…
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cllamb22
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for ET Construction
Just wanted to put in a good word for ET Construction, who did a great job for our co-op in Prospect Heights after a leak…
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