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Oak wall paneling with fireplace mantle

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Advice on damaged hardie board panels

The front of our Greenpoint home is hardie board panels – these were installed several years ago as part of a complete home demo and…

How to install boards to finish ceiling?

Architect is going for sauna/spa vibes with this one. Calls for 1″x6″ boards to run along the ceiling. Picture attached for reference. Here’s the homedepot…

Collect rent overcharge

I lived at a major Brooklyn developer’s large rental building for 4 years and discovered they were charging rent in excess of the legal maximum.…

Benefits of split AC units

y’all, I am considering installing split AC units instead of replacing the windows ACs. As a part of it I need to rationalize the cost…

New oak floor estimate - herringbone or chevron pattern

I recently got an estimate for 20K to put in a new floor. It’s about 1,000 sq. ft. and I want solid oak in a…

Installation of Vintage Marble Mantle in Hoboken, New Jersey

I am looking for someone who can assist in carefully removing an existing vintage wood mantle, and replacing it with a 100+ years old marble…

New oak floor estimate - herringbone or chevron pattern

I recently got an estimate for 20K to put in a new floor. It’s about 1,000 sq. ft. and I want solid oak in a…

Backyard Deck Cable Railing System Recommendations

Hi all, Currently looking for different options for a cable railing system for a deck I’m about to build. I have one option right now,…

Structural engineer redux

I’ve taken note of past posts recommending engineers, but wonder if anyone has feedback on people they’ve used or additional suggestions. I’m looking for a…

Installation of Vintage Marble Mantle in Hoboken, New Jersey

I am looking for someone who can assist in carefully removing an existing vintage wood mantle, and replacing it with a 100+ years old marble…

Removing Cellar Doors/Hatch

We have an egress to the backyard from the cellar/basement, but once you exit the door from the basement you still have to push open…

Looking for a contractor to handle a small job in our backyard

We have a pest control problem in our backyard. Looking for a contractor or help repair a fence to keep the critters out. I’m in…

>>> 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…

Medeco Locks: Patents Expired on the High Security Keys?

Home owners and casual locksmiths like myself should be aware of this: the patents expired on the square Medeco keys that come with the security…

Vent facing neighbor?

Is it legal to construct a vent facing toward a neighbor’s property, on the roof? If so, how close it can it be?

Ipe Fence

Looking for a contractor to handle a small job in our backyard

We have a pest control problem in our backyard. Looking for a contractor or help repair a fence to keep the critters out. I’m in…

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.…

Rough cost to repair/refinish brownstone exterior?

I know this can vary widely, but interested if anyone can give me a ballpark figure to repair/refinish a peeling and chipping exterior of a…