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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Whole house dehumidifier
Any suggestions about efficacy of whole house dehumidifiers? I have central air but have to run it too cold for my comfort in order to…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Legal Fees for License Agreement
Major construction next door needing to encroach on my property. What is a fair hourly rate for an attorney to negotiate the license agreement? Yes,…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Legal Fees for License Agreement
Major construction next door needing to encroach on my property. What is a fair hourly rate for an attorney to negotiate the license agreement? Yes,…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Bathroom closet door-Wood or MDF
I’m remodeling a bathroom in my brownstone and expanding an existing linen closet. I’ve talked to two different well-established wood/door companies. One recommended wood doors…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk violation - city repair or contractor?
Hi! We live in a 3-family brownstone with an old bluestone sidewalk and just got a violation from the city for several sections. We are…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos inspection
I’ve received one quote for 700-1500 and another for 3300-4550. Is there any reason not to use the low cost provider? Are there credentials I…
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dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Farrow & Ball paint with Benjamin Moore Primer?
Hi all – is it ok to use a non-F&B primer with F&B paints? We had specified F&B paints with our team, but just noticed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
leveling and restoring sagging floors - contractor recommendations?
hi all. My parlor floor has about a 1-2” sag in the middle, and I want to level them and KEEP the original floor (they…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos inspection
I’ve received one quote for 700-1500 and another for 3300-4550. Is there any reason not to use the low cost provider? Are there credentials I…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
DOB whisperers
Hi – we are doing a major renovation and have some slightly up for interpretation code issues that, if handled wrong, could snowball into a…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
DOB whisperers
Hi – we are doing a major renovation and have some slightly up for interpretation code issues that, if handled wrong, could snowball into a…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Insect burrowing into sidewalk by gate post near stoop
We’ve got two holes in the ground and a mound of dug up sandy material. Photographed one of the little diggers, and it appears to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
leveling and restoring sagging floors - contractor recommendations?
hi all. My parlor floor has about a 1-2” sag in the middle, and I want to level them and KEEP the original floor (they…
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Should I cap and seal an old and unused boiler flue totally airtight?
I have an old ceramic boiler flue in my chimney that has been taken out of service. All boiler and water heater venting is now…
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spacecollector
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Should I cap and seal an old and unused boiler flue totally airtight?
I have an old ceramic boiler flue in my chimney that has been taken out of service. All boiler and water heater venting is now…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Renter Insurance
Looking for high-end renter insurance. Any suggestions? TIA
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Renter Insurance
Looking for high-end renter insurance. Any suggestions? TIA
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ouvghkukffop
in General Discussion 3 years and 9 months ago
Remove kitchen/bath - recs sought
We are purchasing a home that has a small studio unit. Before we move in, we’d like to remove that unit, which primarily involves removal…
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