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santos
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Doors
These are some of the the work we have made from scratch. We can replicate any door or stairs. Contact us we any questions or…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Time to Check & Drain The Low Water Cut-Off on Your Boiler
I had not drained the low water cut-off in my boiler since last spring. Over the summer we used the boiler only for hot water…
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fmb78
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Rear Cornice repair
Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Winter Tree Sap
I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Winter Tree Sap
I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…
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annissa12
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Cellulose insulation
Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…
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fmb78
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Rear Cornice repair
Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…
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thewinduprobot
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Manhattan electrical work question
Any electricians in Manhattan ? Current washer dryer combo is hardwired and a mess. Wire burnt and electrician wants to redo wiring and put in…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Reglazing a tub
Anyone recommend someone for the Brooklyn area to reglaze a tub?
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jaay
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
French drain?
Getting some water in the basement on one side (after those torrential rains last week). We can see the spot we think the waters seeping…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Main sewer line location
I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Main sewer line location
I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Sidewalk Gate
Dilemma. Have a ground floor apartment. Theres a sidewalk gate to enter onto the property. Need a way to prevent people from entering onto the…
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cate
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Flat roof replacement
What are people using to add a layer on a flat roof on row houses these days? (Apart from torch down roofs, which are no…
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annissa12
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Cellulose insulation
Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Solar net-metering on multifamily rental property
I’ve been wondering about this: If you install a big PV solar panels on a 3 family rental property there is not much to offset…
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eg66
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Time for a basement waterproofing inquiry!
Has anyone successfully waterproofed a basement and had it hold up to, e.g., today’s flooding? Our new-to-use cellar (approx 40% above grade, last refinished in…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
insurance skyrocketing
welp after doubling in 2023 my insurance through chubb is increasing another 50% for 2024. this is a pretty modest 3 story brick townhome with…
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