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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Smartest approach for building in basement? Flooring? Studs? Moulding? Doors?
We luckily didn’t get much water in our basement but we still want to be prepared for it as we prepare to finish our basement.…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Basement flood clean up
Came back after summer to find that the major water main break (June 15th) in front of our house deposited inches of mucky silt in…
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tmrulqeoamde
in Roofing 3 years and 7 months ago
Roofing Questions
Long time reader, first time poster here. We recently purchased a brownstone in landmarked cobble hill. We are now looking at installing solar (using BSW)…
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gillers
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
ISO repair glass bubble cellar cover in brownstone
Not sure exactly what the glass bubble cover proper name is but we have one covering the access to cellar in the front of our…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Ducted mini split engineer
We’re looking to install a short run ducted mini split system in our townhouse. Can anyone share recommendations of mechanical engineers they’ve worked with, to…
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carolina-moscoso
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Ductless Mini Split Proposal + ConEd Rebates (Westchester)
A little background: We bought a house in Westchester and want to do a ductless mini-split w/ hyper heat to supplement a terrible oil forced…
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iqfzgauapde
in General Discussion 3 years and 8 months ago
ISO Polished Concrete Floor Contractor
Having spent the weekend ripping out our now moldy and warped floating wood floor, we are looking to redo our flooring as a polished concrete…
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classc1
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Need recommendation on where to purchase bathroom tile/vanities.
Looking forward recommendations on where to look for a large selection of bathroom tiles and vanities. Thanks.
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brendaisastarr
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Who is the right person to install a wood fence
The landscaper came today and he said he would only drill in 10 inches and then cement the wood into the stone that serves as…
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voytek
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
limestone fireplace mantel.
Beautiful limestone mantel. One side is chipped on the bottom. Please text me for more info and photos. 917 306 0137 [63535860764__E7E5500A-1F73-4893-B334-895979C4E596](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Lneo:63535860764__e7e5500a1f734893b334895979c4e596.jpg.jpg) [IMG_8262](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:uyy8:img_8262.jpg.jpg)
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voytek
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
free doors
Free doors for pickup in Greenpoint. You have to take them all. If you need a single door, they will be $80 each. All doors…
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lafayetteloruren
in Exteriors 3 years and 7 months ago
recommendation for both masonry and concrete sidewalk replacement company
Hi, We got water in our finished basement during the last 2 storms. Not really any before – and our drains were handling the water…
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frerunda
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Look up roof deck permits?
We bought a rowhouse with a roof deck. It was advertised as such, no issues with financing or insuring. A neighbor suggested the deck might…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Recommedation for Mason/concrete sidewalk replacement?
Hi, We got water in our finished basement during the last 2 storms. Not really any before – and our drains were handling the water…
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ekhnobfjtcebw
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Dry well & french drain??
We have had issues with rain coming into the basement with some of the storms we’ve had lately (lots during Ida) and need to tackle…
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Yaron
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Sewer vent?
Hello, trying to figure out if my 3 story building needs a sewer vent? Or if I may already have one? For sure we don’t…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Anyone got a spare piece of bluestone?
We need one small piece of bluestone. Does anyone have a spare piece to give or sell? Just ideally needs to be about 22” wide…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fire place mantels
Gorgeous fire place is looking for new home . Verde Vermont marble in excellent condition is ready to be reinstated. [F178C2AD-0B25-42A9-A2E0-47544ADB5AC6](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:hO0v:f178c2ad0b2542a9a2e047544adb5ac6.jpeg.jpg) [36A89167-927E-48BE-9E39-24ADB61396F2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:BWMI:36a89167927e48be9e3924adb61396f2.jpeg.jpg) [A8448DDA-A8C1-46F7-A9C6-EB40E9ACCF8F](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:25ON:a8448ddaa8c146f7a9c6eb40e9accf8f.jpeg.jpg) [53914923-4DEA-4E63-9F7E-4C9CC1142F17](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:T94h:539149234dea4e639f7e4c9cc1142f17.jpeg.jpg) [6A6FDF57-F9A6-47F3-8A46-A37D9E571670](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z2Bs:6a6fdf57f9a647f38a46a37d9e571670.jpeg.jpg)
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 3 years and 7 months ago
Seeking advice/support to seal cracks in wall behind a decorative door frame
Does anyone know the best way to clean out and seal cracks in the wall behind the decorative frame of a vestibule’s inner door in…
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