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markwalker
in Renovation 3 years and 6 months ago
Parquet
Has anyone made their own parquet tile s? We have some short pieces left over from our floor and we are thinking of using them…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
The letter A after a house number, as in 93A ... Street,is not recognized by DMV
The DMV is not finding our address in its system and thus cannot issue a driver’s license. They say they cannot override the system, and…
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ewgljzirtmjdtmqo
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for business to do various smaller jobs
Hi everyone! I have a brownstone that has a variety of smaller jobs that need to be done. I need a new backdoor intalled and…
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kamkuaichio
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Saunas
I’m interested in installing a barrel sauna in our backyard and interested in whether anyone on here has done so / has any insights or…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
marble mantel installer
hi can someone provide me with a referral for an installer for a marble mantel
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Couger
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen chimney
I stripped the paint off my chimney in my kitchen, which I think was originally used for coal burning and discovered glazed brick. They range…
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ixmfrteyhywobz
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Backyard flooding--city sewer the culprit?
We renovated our townhouse two years ago, including the backyard. Before the renovation, most of the yard was concrete with a dry well that never…
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decoart
in Home Buying 3 years and 6 months ago
Thinking about offering my condo to my current tenants
My RE broker has been calling me trying to convince me to put my place on the market. It’s currently being rented out. I am…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Yearly costs of maintaining a brownstone
This question has been asked in the past but I don’t see any recent posts about it, and I’d like 2021 info if possible. My…
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hasibur.rahman07
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Wall separating gas meters and boilers
If I were to install combi boilers adjacent to my gas and electrical meters… does there need to be concrete block wall between the gas…
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bxsfihbfzndgwkrq
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Vintage moving sale at 562 2nd St this weekend Nov 6th and 7th from 11 AM - 4 PM
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yixvofta
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 6 months ago
Prewar pocket doors Install?
Looking to replace historic double pocket doors in my prewar 1910 apartment. Need to purchase the pocket doors and have them installed. Please recommend any…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Do you Want my Old Stove?
Circa 1956 Magic Chef. Still works like a charm. Very clean with a warming oven. If you want it and you understand gas stoves, the…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Best flooring for a finished basement?
What flooring is best for a finished basement that occasionally gets some water? I know tile is great but expensive. What other options are there?…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Local Law 152 Update
New York City has officially updated their 2021 Local Law 152 Cycle. https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4920282&GUID=B817C0FF-792C-41E4-9890-997CF952A78C&Options=&Search
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mxqixtdtvzplv
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Selling two brand new bed frames (West Elm & Ikea)
Beds were only used to stage a house sale. Please text me if interested and for photos, we live in Bed-Stuy. 909-789-9248 1) West Elm…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Alternatives to Synlawn?
Hey all, I’ve seen a few recs on here for Synlawn as artificial turf. Just doing my due diligence, but any alternatives others have used…
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jjnoonan
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Another cellar water investigation
The recent storm exposed another source of leaking in my cellar: the foundation walls inside the old coal chute at the front of my house,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fireplace mantel
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