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Brownstone facade replacement - now or later? Looking for an expert.
Hi there, long time listener, first-time caller. When we purchased our three-story brownstone in March 2015, our inspector told us that we would need to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Screens for casement windows that open in
Our GC is finally installing the 8 Ikon casement windows we bought a year ago. We need screens that fit on the outside, since the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Repointing recs for limestone brick? And what kind of mortar to use?
We need to repoint the top 1/3 of our facade (see photo). The bricks are whitish in color, not regular bricks. Cornice also needs to…
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amt230
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Navigating the End of a Renovation
I’m happy to report I’m coming to the end of our year-long partial gut renovation. We’ve learned a lot and confirmed they are more expensive,…
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rj23
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Structural Contractor recommendation?
Inspection found a cracked support column in the cellar of our townhouse. Our inspector recommends that we work with a structural contractor rather than an…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Backyard concrete or pavers
Can anyone recommend someone to remove old broken concrete and replace it with either new concrete or pavers
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Free studs
Would anyone like studs from a house built in 1901? They are in Greenpoint, currently in the cellar. Email hubbard at matrixeditions.com or text 607…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Free studs
Would anyone like studs from a house built in 1901? They are in Greenpoint, currently in the cellar. Email hubbard at matrixeditions.com or text 607…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Landscaper / Gardner for Japanese Knotweed
We recently found Japanese knotweed in our backyard garden and tried clipping it back and using roundup, however it has come back. Would love to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stove Conversion From Gas to Electric
What is the best sequence of steps to convert from gas to electric? I got the electrical scope in place and want to take care…
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akhtz708
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Insurance Premiums
We have Chubb for home insurance which has been great in terms of coverage, however this year they had somebody increase the replacement value of…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Neighbor garden adversely impacting mine
Hello I have a home that shares walls with two properties (one on either side) one neighbor’s garden is completely overgrown to plants/weeds over 5…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Backyard concrete or pavers
Can anyone recommend someone to remove old broken concrete and replace it with either new concrete or pavers
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stove Conversion From Gas to Electric
What is the best sequence of steps to convert from gas to electric? I got the electrical scope in place and want to take care…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Stoop repair :: Below stoop repair
Anyone who has experience with this ? Shall the entrance area below the stoops and the crawlspace below the stoops be waterproofed ? or is…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Stoop repair :: Below stoop repair
Anyone who has experience with this ? Shall the entrance area below the stoops and the crawlspace below the stoops be waterproofed ? or is…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
bicycle front yard locking solutions?
I was wondering if there are any local sources for bike racks, specifically the a kind of metal tube ‘loop’ that can be mounted to…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago
Roofing Approach
The top floor of my brownstone appears to have a sagging beam at the ceiling. Should I call a roofer or a contractor? And… do…
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