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owest
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Fix plaster ceiling or take it down and sheetrock it?
Ceiling of closet that had leak from tub above. Fix plaster or take it down & sheetrock it? About a 7′ x 2′ area. Click…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cracked/sagging Ceiling
Top-floor apartment ceiling is cracking and sagging from water damage. I believe ceiling is plaster. Any recommendations for whom to call would be greatly appreciated.
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
doggie door / pet door installation
hello – can anyone recommend someone to install a pet door (for a medium sized dog) in a glass french door? thanks!
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aepatrone76
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Grill under overhang or pergola?
We are considering putting a grill under an overhang or pergola in our backyard so we can use it if raining etc. I’m concerned about…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Range Hoods
We are confused about what kind of range hood motor we need. There are two kinds— internal and external, plus an internal type that blows…
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michaelcoughlan
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Automatic enrollment in AWR?? (sewer line insurance)
Hi all, I just noticed this month that I was charged on my water bill for AWR insurance that I never signed up for. I…
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miladrealestate
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Buying a house with a violation
I am a first buyer and this is all new to me. I have put an offer on a 1 family building in Brooklyn. Offer…
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erikabazorius
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good insurance broker?
Our insurance co. is pestering us to make pointless cosmetic “repairs,” and we’re shopping around for a new policy.
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alexwithak
in Plumbing 4 years and 3 months ago
Macerating Pump Recos for Cellar
Just closed on our rowhouse and there’s a 3/4 bath and laundry in the cellar, but both are on concrete platforms about 6 inches above…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
indirect water heater
Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge about indirect water heaters? We will be starting our heating system from scratch – is that the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
indirect water heater
Does anyone have any experience with or knowledge about indirect water heaters? We will be starting our heating system from scratch – is that the…
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wojtekplichta
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
One bedroom fire escape. Do you need 2?
I live in a building with I think about seven apartments the building was built and probably 1800s early 1900s there is no rounds to…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Looking to vault ceiling
Hi – I had a contractor do a gut but looking at the ceiling height I think he didn’t try to maximize heigh on the…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Looking to vault ceiling
Hi – I had a contractor do a gut but looking at the ceiling height I think he didn’t try to maximize heigh on the…
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davbrook
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Cellar floor replacement
I would like to replace my cellar floor. currently the floor is very uneven and a mix of concrete and dirt. I don’t need to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
STAIR FABRICATOR TO REPLACE CELLAR STAIRS
We’re looking for a local stair fabricator (Brooklyn) to replace cellar stairs which were damaged by Ida. The bottom treads were submerged and shredded by…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heating questions
For BTU output of radiant floor heat, I have seen estimates as high as 35 and as low as 15. Does anyone with radiant floor…
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owest
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Need plasterer /painter recommendations
Hi All, I am looking for current recommendations for a plasterer/painter. Thank you in advance of any help you may give.
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