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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Need to replace a boiler

What perfect timing! My parents year 40 year gas fired Weil McLain boiler has died! They’re in need of a replacement. Seeking recommendations for someone…

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xzgkssumzhyvtey

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

EIFS / faux stucco

I’m considering buying a wood frame house that’s covered in Exterior Insulation and Finish (EIFS). I don’t love the look, but also, there are areas…

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cece

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Best options for reclaimed wood floors?

We just ripped up some carpet and found some floors in bad condition. Looks like we’ll need to replace them. I’d love to use reclaimed…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Remove plaster for soundproof?

I’ve got a brick party wall with plaster applied directly to it, and it’s a sieve for noise. It is likely to have missing bricks…

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DOF inspection

Can anyone share their experience with a DOF inspection. Did it help or hurt? Can you tell the DOF you do not want an inspection?

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aqueenlee

in General Discussion 5 years ago

Benjamin Moore Exterior Regal Select Paint

Hi, I originally posted about my fallen cornice back in Sept 2020. Well the job got started and coming along nicely. Painting will start shortly.…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Pile of rubble at neighbor's front yard

Sometime in the fall, our neighbors had their concrete in the front yard broken up by a jackhammer. Alas, this is where the project stalled.…

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Renewing an apartment rental lease

Hi, if our current tenant would like to renew the lease, is there a good website I can download a lease from? I don’t mind…

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markwalker

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Dykes Lumber Yard Sale

Hey there folks I was over there today and saw a sign advising customers they will have a yard sale May 12th. It will be…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Pile of rubble at neighbor's front yard

Sometime in the fall, our neighbors had their concrete in the front yard broken up by a jackhammer. Alas, this is where the project stalled.…

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danschmitt1

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Need iron railings for brownstone

I’m looking for a reasonably priced iron worker to help me replace my iron railings around my forecourt and stoop.

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Renewing an apartment rental lease

Hi, if our current tenant would like to renew the lease, is there a good website I can download a lease from? I don’t mind…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Brownstone painting

How much should I expect to pay to have a 3 story Brownstone front wall repaired (minor cracks) and painted to include scaffolding?

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Updated 4 years and 11 months ago

dmdesmond

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Landmarks, the saga begins

Does any one have any tips for dealing with landmarks? I had spoken with a few preservationists before beginning my project and was told it…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

water heater question

Hello world, I’m currently choosing a water heater, and the tankless models look the best for me, as I don’t have much space to install…

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markwalker

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Dykes Lumber Yard Sale

Hey there folks I was over there today and saw a sign advising customers they will have a yard sale May 12th. It will be…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Door entry handles

Besides the obvious big box stores, where can one go to see in person different front door entry sets/handles? Or a place I might be…

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danschmitt1

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Need iron railings for brownstone

I’m looking for a reasonably priced iron worker to help me replace my iron railings around my forecourt and stoop.

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neelazermi

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Follow-up: Question about ‘lateral support’ needed for a center beam

(I posted this a few months ago and got a few good responses, but I also slightly mis-described the scenario; it’s better than what I…

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ning

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Peeling porch paint reasons?

I have pressure treated wood porch and get it repainted every 5 years (happened 3 times already, always different contractors). But the paint job this…

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