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solehappy
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
what is everyones electric bill?
duplex mini split ac june/july usage 1006 kwh bill $335.27
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moriata
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
What do you look for in tenants who live in same building as you?
Hi all, we are turning over our rental unit for the first time in literally 20 years after a series of young friends/roommates/subletters have finally…
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michaelcoughlan
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Water damage in garden level foyer
Hi all — we have some repeat water damage on a wall near the front door to the garden level apartment. My first instinct was…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
Window Security Bars for Sale
Six old school iron security gates from a Bed Stuy townhouse. You will need two strong backs to carry them out. I have no idea…
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CHM
in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago
ISO someone to install drain and drain pipe under stoop of a brownstone
the recent rains have flooded the area under the stoop and caused water to seep in under the garden apt. door. I’m pretty sure there…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Can You Store Battery Powered Tools in a Garden Shed?
I built a wooden, non-insulated, rain shielded, walk-in shed in my backyard—with the idea I’d move all my garden tools from the basement into the…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Can it Really Cost $1,800 to Jet Clean a Main Sewer Line?
Seems to me that the last time I had my main drain cleaned– with the rotating head thingy– it was about $350. My neighbor says…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Dog repellent for front of house
I caught my neighbor on camera allowing his dog to poop on the sidewalk in front of our house and then just walk away. I…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Hardie architectural panels
The back of my south slope frame house is covered in weird asphalt shingles. I’m doing the front (now vinyl) in Hardie plank lap siding…
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Fiona951753
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Researching ways to make energy retrofitting easier for homeowners
Hi everyone! We’re researching ways to make home energy retrofitting (e.g. weatherizing, heat pumps, solar) easier / more accessible for homeowners, and we’d love to…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Trying to decide between regular wood-like porcelain tile for two bedroom floors
and Daltile’s Revotile with clikfit installation. Does anyone have a preference for one above the other? And do you know of a good tile installer?…
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kpayton
in General Discussion 2 years ago
DOOR FRAME REPAIR AND HANGING - NEED INSALL
We have a door that opens to a balcony. The previous contractor who cut into the wall and installed did a pretty bad job and…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Rain Intensity, Water in Basement
I can’t take it anymore. Over the last 3 years or so, every time we get a flash flood warning here in Brooklyn, my basement…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window Aircon
I highly recommend these Midea brand U shaped units if anyone is in need of window AC. Pros: Extra light Low noise with compressor placed…
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RevWaldo
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Fire escape inspection & repair
Our fire escape (home built 1930) is long overdue for scraping, painting, repair, reinforcing and so on. (https://i.imgur.com/YO5p3xr.jpg) Don’t plan to rely on it for…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years ago
Interior House Painter
I’m looking for a good and neat house painter — one that will not spare the drop cloths to protect my newly re-done floors (see…
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decoart
in Renovation 2 years ago
Mini splits mounted on back of building
I am considering installing mini splits for my 3-family building in brooklyn. Each floor will have it’s own condenser. Can the condenser be installed on…
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mzaman718
in General Discussion 2 years ago
LPC approval process for windows in NYC
The process for installing landmark windows in New York City (NYC) involves complying with specific regulations and guidelines set forth by the NYC Landmarks Preservation…
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