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Home Security for Construction Site

I’m doing a home addition and need a temporary security system in place for the duration of the project. Anyone have any recommendations for companies…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Sprinklers Need A New Water Line?

With a two-family home, we are installing a fire sprinkler system as part of our home project. Now a plumber told me that the FDNY…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

stevecym

in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago

I hope you folks will read this and i welcome your comments

Dear Brownstoners: Lukar and MDR had a couple of constructive suggestions to make about my comments on this site. And I thank them both. I…

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eperry60

in General Discussion 8 years ago

Dept of Sanitation Rule - 18"

I was issued a summons recently by the Dept of Sanitation. I have somehow managed to spend a lifetime in our fair city completely unaware…

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BROOKLYN HANDYMAN

Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical and light plumbing, ▪︎plastering…

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karindrew

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Place to get a small piece of sheet metal cut?

I want to cut the bottom out of a largish steel planter (imaybe 1.5′ by 4′ feet). I’d hoped to use my dremel tool with…

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santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

door repair

repair and finishing of a white oak door

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curiositykilledthecat

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Spot Waterproofing in Basement

Seeking recommendations for waterproofing. A small job in our Brooklyn basement. We have water during heavy rains in one spot, around a waste pipe that…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

jdinbrooklyn

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Finding the right architect

We have bought a rowhouse in one of the river towns and know exactly what we want to do with it. Ours is one of…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

HVAC permits required after the fact: suggestions?

Nearing completion on an Alt 1 that included the installation of a mini split system with 4 wall hung air handlers and 1 large recessed…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Smell out of heating duct

Out of every heating duct a strong smell comes out (old cellar, a bit sweet, musty). I have the feeling it mainly comes out when…

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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Donating historical stair parts

We have spindles, etc. from the staircase in our house in Carroll Gardens that we are not reusing in our renovation. Is there a place…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

creation

These are some of the jobs we do before and after [20190917_162718(0)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:QLvB:20190917_1627180.jpg.jpg)

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

recommendation for eviction lawyer,

Hi, does anyone have a good eviction lawyer that they have used before.

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Alt 1 Reno: do we need new CO before moving in?

We’re getting a LOT of mixed info here: rough in, gas and electric tests are all passed and we want to move in. Some are…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Looking for a super super

I am looking for someone to handle garbage 2-3x a week, hallway cleaning and general light maintenance at my 4-family rental building in Prospect Heights…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

encarnacionroger

in Heating and Cooling 6 years and 6 months ago

Leaking steam riser pipes

Water leaks from the top of our steam riser pipes when they’re on. It’s causing the plaster on the ceiling around the top of the…

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Updated 6 years and 6 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Pocket Doors repair

repair of a pocket doors before and after [20191015_100715](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Q3Jl:20191015_100715.jpg.jpg)

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mqkglcxx

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Back of house

Hi we’re looking to either paint the back of our house or apply a tinted stucco. We don’t have any issues and nothing seems to…

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ajeb

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

weatherproofing old double hung windows

Looking for alternatives to make our small old windows less drafty. I have been using the clear plastic seal with hair dryer method, sealing the…

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