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jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
designer by the hour
I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months 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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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation
The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…
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casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 8 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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 1 year and 7 months 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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