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CHM
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Japanese knot weed
I’m looking for the best way to get rid of Japanese knotweed without resorting to chemicals like Roundup. I’ve read that one needs to dig…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy Vintage screws in NYC?
Hi there, I need to find a 1″ flat head #8 antique brass screw by Saturday, if possible. Anyone know if there is a store…
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
stairs
this is a replica of 2 stairs [20220315_150247](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:nTnW:20220315_150247.jpg.jpg) [20220401_160855](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:5qEQ:20220401_160855.jpg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
new doors
this is a replica before and after [20220601_100023](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Q6Kg:20220601_100023.jpg.jpg)
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Master Plumber for Boiler Inspection
Does anyone have recommendations for a master plumber to file for a new gas boiler inspection with the city (not a conversion, just replacement)? The…
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bwilly23
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Liberty Water & Sewer and American Water Resources
Where to start ……. I read a post about American water resources in liberty water and sewer on this website several years ago – I…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Waterproofing a Bath Tub Drain
Hi everyone, this is a bath tub drain. The crew at the jobsite drilled through the waterproofing layers, which is a layer of liquid redguard,…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Can I put A/C through my forced air system that blows through my fireplaces?
Maybe a weird question, I don’t know others who have this type of forced air via fireplaces. I think it was a DIY from the…
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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a metal worker to repair a damaged summer cover
Getting ready to retrofit a salvaged marble mantel / summer cover and would love recommendations for someone who could repair a small damaged area of…
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randolph
in Exteriors 3 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a carpenter
I have a roof deck with a slight pitch, I’m looking for someone to build a platform to correct for the slope so I can…
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marinecorps32
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
For sale: 1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair - First Lay-Z-Boy
1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair – First Lay-Z-Boy
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
determining live load for roof
I have a daughter in Greenpoint who lives in a renovated house with I think four units. When the building was renovated it was made…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Mirrors
Where can I find a good, distortion free large glass mirror for a dressing room ? It will be part of a built-in closet.
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aravalittle
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Looking for Occasional Pet Care in Red Hook
We were hoping to find a local and responsible kid/teenager who likes animals to occasionally pop in to feed our cats while we’re away. We…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Black Patina on Steel
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations to achieve this look. [Unnamed (3)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8SF:unnamed3.png.jpg) https://surfinchemical.com/collections/all/products/ez-black-70 That’s the product I’ve tried and didn’t work. Followed the steps thoroughly…
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smoochas
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Radiators- remove and donate
Hello all, I’ve looked at past posts but can’t seem to find anything. Is there anyone who will come and remove old radiators and take…
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tsarina
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
A.C. Cleaning
Can anyone recommend someone to take a.c. units outside and clean them?
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Solid slab quartz backsplash
Hi all! Finally nearing the end of our endless reno 🙂 and planning for our kitchen backsplash install. We’re interested in installing a solid slab…
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