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katerina
in Plumbing 6 years and 3 months ago
Different type of vent for steam heat riser pipe?
After having some additional vents added to our single-pipe steam system last spring (to compensate for an oversized boiler installation several years ago), my building…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Free Brand New Soapstone kitchen countertop
Free brand new kitchen countertop from Vermont Soapstone Company . We were going to use in our Greenpoint townhouse renovation but the sink cutout was…
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CGmodern
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
roofer for patch
hi. anyone have a good roofer they can recommend for a (hopefully) simple patch job in CG? i’m out of town so can’t do it…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
New Doors
Before and after of a jod done by us. [20191209_113212](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:404j:20191209_113212.jpg.jpg)
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Lighting by Gregory similar store
Since Gregory closed, where are people shopping for lights, with selection and a knowledgeable sales staff?
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kimthorn10
in General Discussion 6 years and 3 months ago
Alternative gas supplier
Has anyone in Brooklyn found a good alternative natural gas supplier other than National Grid ?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Commercial Steam Boiler Repair Recommendation
We have a commercial steam boiler that has too much water. We changed the lower water cut off, MM water feeder, but the water is…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Roofer recommendation & solar
Closing on a 2 unit double duplex we plan on holding as an investment property. The property needs a new roof and I have gathered…
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sixyearsandcounting
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
repetitive background noise - mechanical malfunction?
Hi, this post is on behalf of a friend who has lived in her building for several years without any major issues. Recently she has…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seller agent asking buyer for pre approval.
Seller agent asked me(buyer no agent) to bring my pre approval, I do not plan to give a full ask offer. Should I get pre…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cost of an Extension
I’m looking for ballpark figures on a one story extension with a deck on top. We’d like extension would be the full width (16’7″) but…
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jjq
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Residential SOLAR: Does it make sense in NYC?
I would be very curious if someone who has done a recent residential solar install could publish his/her cost-benefit analysis… or simply the SPECIFIC installation…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Outlier Reno Estimate
We are looking at a gut reno in a home that has some structural issues and needs some specific structural remediation, including shoring up, steel…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
selling an apartment with permits pulled
Will having all permits for a full gut Reno be able to get me more $ when selling.
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true
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Seeking parlor kitchen storage around fireplace ideas
I’m looking for creative ideas on how to add more kitchen storage in a parlor kitchen with a fireplace and the standard, 3 tall windows.…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Why is discussion closed on posts from just a couple of months ago?
That’s it.
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Red oak stair
red oak staircase before and after [20170426_102238](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Loyk:20170426_102238.jpg.jpg)
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sherry.parnes
in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago
Stair repair or replace?
I know there have been a few posts regarding looking for service providers for stair repair, however my question is looking for personal experiences on…
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