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Henri House Prep
How are you preparing today?
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brendaisastarr
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Given yesterday’s storm- any nuggets to share re: basement remodeling?
We just purchased a row house in Bayridge with an unfinished basement. It was only until yesterday did we see water trickle out of very…
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stoopsitter
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Structural Engineer to Assess Cellar
As we clean up our cellar after an Ida storm water backup flood, we are realizing how much deferred work we need to address. New…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Water Remediation Expert for 100+ Year Old Concrete?
Like half of New York City, we are currently dealing with water in our basement. Our basement floor is the original concrete from when the…
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ceci
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Hi Brownstoners, My 1900 brick row house building in need of pointing!! Any r
ecommendations for masonry contractors? Thank you!!
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Wet basement floors after storm, strong sewage smell
Hi all, I almost hesitate to post this since our damage was so minor compared to others, but we’re a bit at a loss for…
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matthewmergo
in Exteriors 4 years and 7 months ago
Contractor/material recommendations for rear siding?
We have a brownstone with an extended first and second floor. Whenever it rains hard, like tonight, we get leaks in our kitchen ceiling (on…
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flzpjicx
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Alarm system and security gates
Hi, I’d love recommendations for companies that install locks, security gates, and alarm systems. I’m especially looking for referrals to people you have had good…
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xafjnmhwwfeydj
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 7 months ago
Historic Door Reproduction
The doors on our project are not original, we’re looking to recreate something similar to the neighbors. Who have you had luck using? [IMG_4649](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZSw7:img_4649.jpeg.jpg)
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yykpfwsuzthe
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
mold in my basement
How can I identify and treat the mold in my basement?
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
How to replace entry door glass?
Y’all, We have a pretty standard door with three glass panes which arch on top and rectangular on the bottom. I managed to shatter one…
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unaczmekqir
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
tiling whole apartment floor to prevent noise going downstairs
Is putting tiles on the whole floor of my apt a good idea to prevent sounds going to downstairs tenant? Is it my cheapest bet…
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flzpjicx
in Roofing 4 years and 7 months ago
Roof warranties
How common is it to when purchasing a brownstone to be told that the roof has no warranty? Do most roofers installing a new roof…
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lwbgeupvt
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Proper way to sand, seal and poly with oil based product - for hardwood floors
I have a 120 year old brownstone and am refinishing two rooms that needed a light sanding. The pro doing the job wants to use…
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flzpjicx
in Roofing 4 years and 7 months ago
Roofing issues with solar panels?
Has anyone on here had any roofing problems (leaks, etc.) after installing solar panels?
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housepoor
in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 7 months ago
Servicing a natural gas furnace/forced hot air system
I am looking for referrals for someone to do an annual servicing and/or provide a service contract for my natural gas, forced hot air heating…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
sprinklers for 1-family house
Our expeditor has told us that the DOB requires sprinklers for 1-family townhouses unless all the adjacent buildings are 1-family. Is this correct? Any idea…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Free baby grand piano
Please text me if anyone is interested 917 833-3487 [00DD25BD-E3E0-470B-A738-CB03C2C128F3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dqJ7:00dd25bde3e0470ba738cb03c2c128f3.jpeg.jpg)
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Tucker
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Selling Antique Chairs
[EC25D9A2-8F40-400F-84CF-34ACF1F24322] (ec25d9a28f40400f84cf34acf1f24322.jpeg) [B711AB9B-281D-429A-B251-923B84FE0AF4](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:sH8B:b711ab9b281d429ab251923b84fe0af4.jpeg.jpg) If interested text me at (917) 833-3487
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houseinftgreene
in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago
Smart meter fiasco – Obstruction for smart meter installation for Con Ed
Are anyone experiencing the same problem I’m having? Con ed sent twice a contractor to install the smart meter this summer. However, there’s a metal…
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