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robdcl
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
What is a typical estimate to build door/closet sliding door
We are looking to build a door into this hallway and put a wall above it. We also want to add sliding doors in front…
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robdcl
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
What is a typical estimate to build door/closet sliding door
We are looking to build a door into this hallway and put a wall above it. We also want to add sliding doors in front…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Best type of loan
What’s the best type of loan for a renovation? Construction loan, home equity, personal, refinance or another way?
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ptag
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 4 months ago
Hatch / cellar door repair
We have moisture and leaking from our hatch into our basement. I’ve seen others post about a lot of leaking after the recent storms… Can…
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Cracks in wall/frame around window - concerning?
Hello home improvement gurus, I recently moved into a garden level co op in an 1840 Brooklyn Heights townhouse (technically it predates the brownstone style,…
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slope72
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Soundproofing between row houses
We recently moved into a renovated row house after many years living in a new construction condo. The house is relatively quiet, but we can…
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sheilamanevitz
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Electrical wiring work
Anyone tell me what they’ve paid or could expect to pay to have a 3 floor around 2,200 sqf house rewired and a new panel…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Solar lamp post, and LPC approval?
Does anyone have a solar lamp post, sort of like this one? https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/canora-grey-outdoor-post-lightlamp-post-light-fixture-post-lantern-with-pier-mount-base-matte-black-w006883834.html. And if so, are you happy with it? Also, does swapping out…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Exterior Wall Waterproofer
Hi, we have a leak and our roofer suggested we have someone come in to see about waterproofing the exterior wall. Does anyone have a…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Stairway to hell?
Happy New Year to all! We would like to repair/restore/rebuild the staircase in our bed sty brownstone (3 flights). All the staircase companies I contacted…
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jleogra
in Exteriors 3 years and 4 months ago
Access to rear yard from second floor balcony?
Since steps from the 2nd story are not permitted obstructions into a rear yard as per Zoning, I was wondering if anyone has seen or…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Solar lamp post, and LPC approval?
Does anyone have a solar lamp post, sort of like this one? https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/canora-grey-outdoor-post-lightlamp-post-light-fixture-post-lantern-with-pier-mount-base-matte-black-w006883834.html. And if so, are you happy with it? Also, does swapping out…
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sheilamanevitz
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Electrical wiring work
Anyone tell me what they’ve paid or could expect to pay to have a 3 floor around 2,200 sqf house rewired and a new panel…
0
Richards
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Stud spacing behind old plaster&lathe?
Hi, I haven’t had much luck with stud finders on plaster. Wondering if anyone has insight on what spacing of studs might be behind plaster…
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Chimney Stabilization vs Extraction
We are a 4 story, 8 family wood frame attached coop in Williamsburg. The building consists of 8 railroad apartments, 2 per floor running from…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Exterior Wall Waterproofer
Hi, we have a leak and our roofer suggested we have someone come in to see about waterproofing the exterior wall. Does anyone have a…
0
Richards
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Stud spacing behind old plaster&lathe?
Hi, I haven’t had much luck with stud finders on plaster. Wondering if anyone has insight on what spacing of studs might be behind plaster…
0
trini73diva
in General Discussion 3 years and 4 months ago
Best type of loan
What’s the best type of loan for a renovation? Construction loan, home equity, personal, refinance or another way?
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