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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Engineer woes
For our gut renovation we hired a structural engineering firm to provide guidance for modifying stairs, constructing a deck, and blowing out the back. They…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
>>> Insulating UNDER the Shoe Molding With Foam
I’ve pulled up the shoe molding and removed some damaged baseboards in order to have my floors refinished in my 100+ year old limestone. It…
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kngrsqhsiec
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 1 month ago
Steve at the Tinkers Wagon is a tremendous resource whim I was lucky to find.
Although he is unable to travel as he used to, he is willing and—more importantly—able to impart his wealth of expertise to those of us…
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kngrsqhsiec
in Doors & Windows 3 years and 1 month ago
Manhattan Brownstone Restoration
Steve at the Tinkers Wagon is a tremendous resource whim I was lucky to find. Although he is unable to travel as he used to,…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
>>> Whole House Battery
About once every year— about this time— I post to see if anyone has had any luck navigating through all the complex State and City…
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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation For Facade Repair
Hello, Does anyone have a contractor that can repair cracks in the facade of a building they would recommend? It is a landmarked building. Because…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Lighting Issue
Context: At a house, all the exterior lights are the same type and use a LED dimmable light bulb, however the two light bulbs at…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
>>> Whole House Battery
About once every year— about this time— I post to see if anyone has had any luck navigating through all the complex State and City…
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steve.vogel
in Conversion 3 years and 2 months ago
Homeowner finance anxiety
Hello I was browsing on the web and saw a post that was dated from back in 2009 with a similar topic. I have recently…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Lighting Issue
Context: At a house, all the exterior lights are the same type and use a LED dimmable light bulb, however the two light bulbs at…
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steve.vogel
in Conversion 3 years and 2 months ago
Homeowner finance anxiety
Hello I was browsing on the web and saw a post that was dated from back in 2009 with a similar topic. I have recently…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Closed out a 20+ year old Electric permit
I wanted to share this story with you guys because last week I was up shits creek with this issue and I checked this forum…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Closed out a 20+ year old Electric permit
I wanted to share this story with you guys because last week I was up shits creek with this issue and I checked this forum…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Someone to hang a tree swing?
Can anyone recommend a tree trimmer, roofer or handyman (with access to a 25-foot ladder) who might be able to hang a tree swing from…
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jjvghzgcbtzyfiyw
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Someone to hang a tree swing?
Can anyone recommend a tree trimmer, roofer or handyman (with access to a 25-foot ladder) who might be able to hang a tree swing from…
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Krisdan47
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Birds pecking at glass windows/doors
We have birds pecking and clawing at the glass windows/doors at the back of the house consistently and worried they will eventually crack the glass.…
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kqiktdnhezxvbz
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation For Facade Repair
Hello, Does anyone have a contractor that can repair cracks in the facade of a building they would recommend? It is a landmarked building. Because…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
electrical outlet
I would like to put a new elec outlet on the wall; what is the cost and electrician rec
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
electrical outlet
I would like to put a new elec outlet on the wall; what is the cost and electrician rec
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Oak wall paneling with fireplace mantle
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