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using split systems with hyperheat and removing a boiler
Hi! I have read all of the past entries and comments about using split systems with hyperheat for a sole home heating system and wondering…
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karenqianyun
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Can I change certificate of occupancy from 3 family to 1 family without doing an
y physical changes? We have a 3 family that we have been using as a single family for the last 10 years and want to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mystery telecom/power/cable boxes on rear of brownstone
Hello, does anyone know what these large green boxes are on the back of my house? I’m hoping they might be some obsolete comms equipment…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
What will hold up better for rental floors?
Any thoughts on floor finishing for a rental apartment? Standard oil poly or water based bona? Want something that will hold up on original old…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Pocket Door repair
We have a set of pocket doors, only one of which is fully operational and sliding on its track. The other one has a partially…
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Feedback on Blomberg or Beka fridge
I’m considering buying a 24” wide Blomberg or Beka fridge for a rental unit because I want dual evaporators. There aren’t many reviews. I know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sprinkler Requirements for 2 Family Brownstone?
Are sprinklers mandatory in a 3 family going down to a 2 family?
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renoishard2
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Feedback on Blomberg or Beka fridge
I’m considering buying a 24” wide Blomberg or Beka fridge for a rental unit because I want dual evaporators. There aren’t many reviews. I know…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
stoop front slab?
as a part of my neverending adventures in stoop repair i have come across a decision i have not had to consider – how i…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Soundproofing on top of a kitchen floor?
Hi gurus, A new twist on soundproofing.! Our kitchen is above our rental apartment’s bedroom, and we have toddlers with all the galloping and occasional…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Extension on rear of house
We are thinking of adding an extension (16 feet wide x 10 feet long) to the back of our house on the first and second…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
What will hold up better for rental floors?
Any thoughts on floor finishing for a rental apartment? Standard oil poly or water based bona? Want something that will hold up on original old…
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kenzdesigns
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Dumpster rental recommendations? price range?
Hello, anybody have a good experience with a roll-off dumpster rental company? I need to excavate what I estimate is about 15 yards of dirt…
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musicbytheocean
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Creating brownstone condos
Looking to connect with anyone who has created a 2 or 3 unit condo in a brownstone (or was considering it and now has tips/takeaways…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window bars - landmark?
Hello – We are considering removing the bars from our garden level apartment windows in a landmark building. Does anyone have any experience with this?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Window bars - landmark?
Hello – We are considering removing the bars from our garden level apartment windows in a landmark building. Does anyone have any experience with this?…
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slimc
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
repair at top of roof
A few months back, I heard a critter (a bird I think) in the cocks loft. I have no access to that area from inside…
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pitythefool
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
TR1s for backyard deck -- Typical requirements?
Hi there. I filed for a standard 8 by 20 metal deck and got my plans approved and the work was scheduled to begin this…
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