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dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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…
0
spacecollector
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 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 4 years and 8 months ago
Renter Insurance
Looking for high-end renter insurance. Any suggestions? TIA
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Arkady
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Renter Insurance
Looking for high-end renter insurance. Any suggestions? TIA
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ouvghkukffop
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Mini Split AC recommendations
Hi neighbors, We are looking to get a mini-split AC unit installed in the bedroom of our garden apartment. I found a referral on an…
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jon124
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Union Installed Before the Water Meter
Good morning, hoping for some advice. DEP came to repair the grey meter box outside of our home. Upon entering our basement , the DEP…
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jon124
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Union Installed Before the Water Meter
Good morning, hoping for some advice. DEP came to repair the grey meter box outside of our home. Upon entering our basement , the DEP…
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deancollins
in Garden 14 years and 4 months ago
Reccomendation of Metrobox
I just noticed Metrobox is advertising on Brownstoner (why wouldnt they….perfect match). I’ve been meaning to mention in the forum for a few months that we…
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dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 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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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Gutter
My roof of ~1200sqft pitches to the rear corner, pours into the downspout of ~25ft and feeds into the main line of the house and…
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