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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Tea Porch wall
Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling
I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…
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costermieraia
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
pests - sealing up house?
so, we’re dealing with a persistent mouse situation, and have seen a rat or two in ours/neighbors back yards over the summer. we’ve had exterminators…
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irinamikhail1
in General Discussion 2 years ago
New steam boiler installation
Our ancient steam boiler was damaged in a flood so we need to have it replaced. First time home owners (haven’t even moved in yet).…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Contractor needed for full house renovation
I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…
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housepoor
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Brick Facade Repairs
The torrential storms on Sept 29th revealed some leaks in my building. I hired Steve Cymbalsky (aka Homeinspector on Brownstoner, Brownstone Home Inspection) for a…
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housepoor
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Brick Facade Repairs
The torrential storms on Sept 29th revealed some leaks in my building. I hired Steve Cymbalsky (aka Homeinspector on Brownstoner, Brownstone Home Inspection) for a…
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true
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Best trade to inspect hot water heater flue
I want to get my hot water heater flue checked out. The tank is in the cellar and vents up through the chimney and out…
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true
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Best trade to inspect hot water heater flue
I want to get my hot water heater flue checked out. The tank is in the cellar and vents up through the chimney and out…
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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Insulation over brick wall?
Has anyone installed insulation over a brick exterior wall (back wall, in this case)? The wall needs work, and this would be an opportunity to…
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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Insulation over brick wall?
Has anyone installed insulation over a brick exterior wall (back wall, in this case)? The wall needs work, and this would be an opportunity to…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years ago
replacing lock and keys in multi family home
hello anyone had experience with replacing lock and keys on doors and/or adding a smart lock instead for people to enter (can be erased and…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Boiler check before using for first time of season
Is it necessary to check the boiler / radiators annually, before using for the first time each season? Or is it just good precautionary thing…
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claudia
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Manual Dumb Waiter Restoration needed
We are looking for someone capable of rebuilding our dumbwaiter – specifically we’d like a manual rope pulley system (which was the original system) set…
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juniperflood
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Rats on my Bed-Stuy block!
I’ve started to notice rats scurrying into buildings on my block. There’s a huge rat problem in our area but this is the first I’m…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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desert-island
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Waterproofing a BK Basement
I’m looking into some waterproofing specialists and wondering how much is overkill? Like many people we had water flood our basement during last Friday’s rain.…
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claudia
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Manual Dumb Waiter Restoration needed
We are looking for someone capable of rebuilding our dumbwaiter – specifically we’d like a manual rope pulley system (which was the original system) set…
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