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briminghamer
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Inspections for Type 1 alteration
I’m planning on making a cellar addition to the back of my house, as I understand that’s a type 1 alteration and it would require…
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studiosfw
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Anyone has regrets for getting a townhouse
I’ve lived in condos my whole life, but I always dreamt of living in a house in the city. I recently found an old TH…
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laurenpacker123
in Plumbing 4 years and 1 month ago
Antique Plumbing Restorer or Plumber
I recently had the leg of the clawfoot tub suddenly come off and I am trying to find someone to help me fix it in…
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visit.susan
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Architect for rooftop addition?
We plan to add one story atop our three-story brownstone. I’ve met with one architect I really liked and who has experience doing this, but…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Carpenter
Anyone recommend a carpenter? I’m looking to have a nonsupport wall/doorway put up to separate the main house from the rental apt.
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Carpenter
Anyone recommend a carpenter? I’m looking to have a nonsupport wall/doorway put up to separate the main house from the rental apt.
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nyc0411
in Renovation 4 years and 1 month ago
How much to re-frame a townhouse that's only a shell? Who does this work?
I’m eyeing a brick townhouse that is essentially a brick shell. The brickwork is great, but inside of that it will all need to be…
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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Custom Mantel Mirror
Im looking for someone to build a mirror for me with specific dimensions that will be a little ornate so it looks like an old…
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casabrooklyn
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Clogged Sewer Line
We have a 2-family, and last year in January, we had a clogged main sewer line. The plumber snaked it outward and found some wipes,…
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oldhome
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Containment of Dust and Asbestos
Hello, We live next door to a brownstone that is having a gut renovation. We have an infant at home and both parents working virtually.…
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katdov
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Split system installer
Hi. I’m looking to install a wall mounted split system to replace the hack job that was done 7 years ago. (Sadly it’s unsalvageable ).…
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yigii
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
Electronic ignition systems for boiler
Hi Hi My 15 years old Weil Mclain boiler keeps giving me trouble. The pilot light keeps going out. And we got the suggestion to replace the…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Free antique loveseat....needs some TLC
Hello all– I thought I would post this here in case anyone is interested. I would hate to throw this out if it could be…
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workisfun
in Plumbing 4 years and 1 month ago
Pvc near-fixture piping clogs regularly
We have under-sink pvc piping underneath 3 sinks. Every few months, they clog and I have to get down there, take it all apart, shove…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Nice lock for iron gate door
Hi everyone, We’d like to replace our lock on our iron gate door under the stoop. What are our options that’s not a typical deadbolt…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Free antique loveseat....needs some TLC
Hello all– I thought I would post this here in case anyone is interested. I would hate to throw this out if it could be…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painter
Hi all, We’re looking to paint 2 bedrooms and the back of our house later. Any interior and/or exterior painter recommendations? We don’t need much…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painter
Hi all, We’re looking to paint 2 bedrooms and the back of our house later. Any interior and/or exterior painter recommendations? We don’t need much…
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