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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Waht type of duct tape do I need for my Gas Dryer?
I just had a friend visit my house, and when he saw my LG Gas dryer (model: DLGX2802L), he said to me “you have used…
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well_pHed
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??
We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar. Hard…
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liz2
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Public adjuster for insurance claim
Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…
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bobjohn
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
stone countertop on IKEA cabinets
Hi, I installed IKEA cabinets in my kitchen (and they look nice so far). I am going to order granite countertop. Do I need to…
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jobu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Facade question -- Jahn mortar versus traditional stucco?
Does anyone have experience deciding between Jahn mortar and traditional stucco? We are replacing 80+% of the stucco on our brownstone co-op’s facade, some 50+…
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bkrules
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Radiator Available
Handsome cast iron radiator, with decorations on the fins and shell details on the corners. Has been used with a hot water system. Needs a…
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Cornelia
in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago
Roosting Pigeons
I think pigeons may be roosting in a gap below our cornice. Any suggestions for who to call to get the pigeons out and seal…
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r185
in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago
2 Pan Lights available
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6565142f3f7-.jpg I have two available. See both images on the link to my Amazon listing (there’s only one shown here). (I’ll obviously waive shipping if…
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bharpaz
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room
We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…
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rcltrh
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone recommend a good boiler/radiator person?
Thinking about winter coming on before too much longer and want to have someone check out the gas-fired boiler/radiator system in the house to do…
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bharpaz
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Fire extinguisher inspection for boiler room
We were cited by FDNY because our fire extinguisher in boiler room is not inspected or tagged. Buro of Fire Prevention lists dozens of private…
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arad
in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago
SRO FINANCING
I am looking to purchase a brownstone in West Harlem that will be delivered vacant upon closing (only one tenant in there now). Does anyone…
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bpeikes
in Exteriors 13 years and 10 months ago
Wood window leak repair or replace
I had some leaks during the hurricane which I believe are from some bad windows that were made custom years ago. Builder of windows is…
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liz2
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Public adjuster for insurance claim
Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…
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wetbasementgal
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Lots'o'water in basement
Hi all! Have tried searching the achieves but having trouble getting the comments to load so I thought I would ask a much asked question…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation
We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood…
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TracyT
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
"Cool roof" coating?
Has anyone coated their roof with this new “cool roof” stuff made by APOC? It’s the stuff the Bloomberg administration is painting on city buildings…
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diablorojo
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
european toilet
I need to install an european toilet in my bathroom, the wall mounted kind. I need an experience plumber who has full knowledge on this…
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