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New Construction attached to our Refurbished Chimney
During a walk-around for a skylight repair, we just discovered that when our neighbor’s house was reconstructed, a new wall high was attached to our…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Epoxy Wood Fillers (Abtron, Git Rot, Wood Sculp, etc)??????
i have questions about these epoxy wood fillers and consolidents and hoping the wider community can help. i have never used these outside as we…
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tmiller823
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Anyone know a good exterior painter?
We need to get the exterior front facade of our 2-story brick townhouse in Bed Stuy painted this spring. There’s a cornice and a porch…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Low/No VOC hardwood floor adhesive
I’m looking for a non-toxic either Low or No adhesive to glue down 12″ red oak parquet squares we purchased at NY Hardwood Floors. The…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood burning stove inside historic fireplace?
Has anyone around here done this? Our fireplace is wonderful but needs work to bring it back to safe, functioning condition — notably a rebuild…
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carly.wray
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Matching brownstone doorknob needed
Hello, The brownstone I live in has been missing a doorknob for several years. Can any of you help me find a similar match? It…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
45 or 90 minute fire-rated doors on a 2 family house?
Hi y’all, does one need a 45 or 90 minute door if I have a 2 family house? This is for interior doors that are…
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brokelyn
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Miele dishwasher repair recommendation?
I’m having a hard time finding a repairman in Brooklyn to fix our leaking Miele dishwasher, so I’m hoping once again to rely on the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement egress window requirements
We live in a detached house with a finished basement that has a main room and separate laundry room. Each room has one egress window.…
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mom
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Mailboxes
Just bought a reno-ed BK brownstone and need to install mailboxes. Do I need to install USPS approved boxes or can I install whatever I…
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mom
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Numbering apartments in a brownstone
Hi there – Just bought a brownstone and trying to decide how to number the parlor and the garden apartments. Called the parlor “#1” and…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Testing out of Local Law 31 - 5 year lead testing requirement?
I was looking into the the new 5 year lead testing requirement a few months back and I could’ve swore I’ve saw a email or…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Front door repair
Parts of our front door are partially starting to warp [CleanShot 2021-03-16 at 15](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:wQfe:cleanshot20210316at15.18.05.png.jpg) as you can see in the image. It’s making it more…
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andriywww1990
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Resources For Learning About Older Homes
in another posted Jane suggested that it would be nice to have some good resources for learning about what we talk about on here. all…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Maintenance Free Backyard Patio and stairs
I am looking for suggestions for a maintenance backyard patio and stairs (eight steps) that provide access from my 1st Floor into my back yard…
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Y'all'R'Nutz
in Roofing 5 years and 1 month ago
Roofing
Just posting a review of Premier Roofing. They have done 5 different roofs for myself and different family members homes. Excellent work and they go…
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fordominique
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Gas Dryer
We would like to replace electric dryers with gas dryers. We know we need DOB approval. It seems that if we install one dryer, we…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Legit? DEP water meter/service line extension
Hi friends, What is up with DEP water meter/service line inspections? We just got a notice requiring this. Our water meter is outside the building…
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