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randolph

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

heat pump quote - is this reasonable?

I am looking to install a new heating/cooling system in my house upstate. i got this quote, can anyone tell me if this seems reasonable?…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Standing water in yard after big storms

Hi all, After Ida, and again this morning (so with intense rainfall in short periods), standing water builds up in my yard, and floods my…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

stickerhappy

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Sidewalk violation liability?

Our building got a sidewalk violation a couple of years ago and they basically want the whole thing redone for various minor cracks, nothing crazy…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Brownstone Facade : Brownstone or Paint ?

Hi, we are living in Bed-Stuy, homeowner of a nice Brownstone. The facade has some cracks and it is time to redo the facade. We…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

rda735

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Rough idea of pricing for replacing water line and mechanicals

For anyone that has recently had to replace their water line and mechanicals, how much did it cost?

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xehoctywmqcnld

in Doors & Windows 3 years and 6 months ago

Selling Vintage Double Doors - $750

23″wide 82″tall 2″ thick Antique Brooklyn entry doors with bezeled glass! Pickup In Red Hook, Brooklyn. [IMG_8946](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:PqFH:img_8946.jpg.jpg) [IMG_8947](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Kdjx:img_8947.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

tetz

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

where can i find molding that matches the door frame, all throughout the house?

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

tetz

in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago

adding new line for washer/dryer

hello any recommendations for a plumber that can assist for adding new line for washer/dryer, Its not a big job but looking for someone to…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

melmann

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Info on venting electric dryer in basement to rear garden

Looking to relocate my washer dryer to the basement/cellar and looking for anyone that has a recommended installer or pics of venting to see how…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

oliver111222

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Renting out a cellar as part of a duplex

I’m considering an offer on a two-family building. The ground floor is currently structured as a duplex. First floor at ground level, second floor is…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

annep

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Recommendations for someone to re-hone marble floor on site

On the tail end of some condo repair and unfortunately my bathroom wasn’t properly sealed during the messy spackling / sanding phase. As a result,…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

annep

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Recommendations for someone to re-hone marble floor on site

On the tail end of some condo repair and unfortunately my bathroom wasn’t properly sealed during the messy spackling / sanding phase. As a result,…

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streaker

in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago

Sanitation ticket has totally false description of offense... how to fight this?

I packed up half of my deceased fathers hardcover books (mostly books of subject and condition making them impossible to donate) into 10 heavy duty…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

Rick

in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago

Replacing my boiler?

My Steam Boiler is still working however it is dated 1982 and I would rather have the peace of mind of replacing it now with…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

lean_dean

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Scaffold recommendations, please!

Hello! I need to scrape and paint the facade of my Bed Stuy brownstone and I need to rent or have tubular or pipe scaffolding…

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Updated 3 years and 6 months ago

lean_dean

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Scaffold recommendations, please!

Hello! I need to scrape and paint the facade of my Bed Stuy brownstone and I need to rent or have tubular or pipe scaffolding…

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rogan

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Most frustrating part about home improvement? - Research Question

What would you say is the most frustrating part of getting major home service/improvement projects done? Of this list, what would be your top 3:…

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QueenAnne

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Subcontractors

If I don’t like my contractors HVAC sub, can I hire my own and have them not work under the contractor? Or do I have…

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QueenAnne

in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago

Subcontractors

If I don’t like my contractors HVAC sub, can I hire my own and have them not work under the contractor? Or do I have…

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mike.grom424

in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago

Bird Poop Solution?

Hi all – Would appreciate suggestions on how to deal with persistent bird poop on our brownstone stoop. It seems birds (pigeons?) like to hang…

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