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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Custom Mantel Mirror
Im looking for someone to build a mirror for me with specific dimensions that will be a little ornate so it looks like an old…
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casabrooklyn
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Clogged Sewer Line
We have a 2-family, and last year in January, we had a clogged main sewer line. The plumber snaked it outward and found some wipes,…
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oldhome
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Containment of Dust and Asbestos
Hello, We live next door to a brownstone that is having a gut renovation. We have an infant at home and both parents working virtually.…
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katdov
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Split system installer
Hi. I’m looking to install a wall mounted split system to replace the hack job that was done 7 years ago. (Sadly it’s unsalvageable ).…
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yigii
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Electronic ignition systems for boiler
Hi Hi My 15 years old Weil Mclain boiler keeps giving me trouble. The pilot light keeps going out. And we got the suggestion to replace the…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Free antique loveseat....needs some TLC
Hello all– I thought I would post this here in case anyone is interested. I would hate to throw this out if it could be…
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workisfun
in Plumbing 3 years and 3 months ago
Pvc near-fixture piping clogs regularly
We have under-sink pvc piping underneath 3 sinks. Every few months, they clog and I have to get down there, take it all apart, shove…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Nice lock for iron gate door
Hi everyone, We’d like to replace our lock on our iron gate door under the stoop. What are our options that’s not a typical deadbolt…
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brooklyn492
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Free antique loveseat....needs some TLC
Hello all– I thought I would post this here in case anyone is interested. I would hate to throw this out if it could be…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painter
Hi all, We’re looking to paint 2 bedrooms and the back of our house later. Any interior and/or exterior painter recommendations? We don’t need much…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painter
Hi all, We’re looking to paint 2 bedrooms and the back of our house later. Any interior and/or exterior painter recommendations? We don’t need much…
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Where to re-sell steel beams, crown molding and heat pump
Hi, As part of a gut we unfortunately have a lot of extra materials that we’ve paid for. Specifically, we have 16 steel beams that…
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Wood floor install recommendations?
I’m finding it quite difficult to find someone just using an internet search. The major players are there and their bid is reasonable, but there’s…
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fgii
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Contractor recommendation?
I know this site has a section for pros but I am wondering if anyone has a contractor they’ve worked with that they’d recommend? I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question about Structural Support
Hello browstoner community Apologies in advance if this is too long and technical of a post. My wife and I are renovating our 4 story…
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oldhome
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Containment of Dust and Asbestos
Hello, We live next door to a brownstone that is having a gut renovation. We have an infant at home and both parents working virtually.…
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true
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Looking for outdoor trash bins enclosure tips
I’m going to build an enclosure for our outdoor trash bins. The home is a 2-family (residents: small family + renting couple). Any design/functionality tips?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Question about Structural Support
Hello browstoner community Apologies in advance if this is too long and technical of a post. My wife and I are renovating our 4 story…
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