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dpw-ct
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Need New Boiler ?
I currently have a Weil Mclain Gas Hot water boiler 140k btu, with 30 gal indrect hot water tank. There is a little water dripping…
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SewardWasRight
in Radiators 13 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a BIG Steam Radiator
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f467638196eb-.jpg Hi brownstoners, I am looking for one last radiator to make my place completely toasty and, overall, balance my heating system – a pretty big…
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ProspectWitch
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 5 months ago
Crumbling Wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f47a9240720a-.jpg We have a wall that is crumbling near a radiator. I think its plaster. Someone took a look at it and said it looks…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
kitchen vent ducting recommendation
Hi, I’m looking for someone to run some ducting to outside to vent a kitchen hood. Any recommendations ? Do plumbers usually do this kind…
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M
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
concrete floor
Im finishing a floor bathroom with concrete and i would like the cement to “turn” up on the side walls for a few inches. This…
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housepoor
in Heating 13 years and 5 months ago
Extending top floor heating zone to a penthouse
I am thinking about adding a penthouse space to the top floor apartment. Our existing heating system is zoned by floor hot water baseboard. Will…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
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ejalbk
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
Aluminum/Glass Vestibule Doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f497dac393ed-.jpg Can anyone suggest either a manufacturer and/or an installer of the bronze-colored aluminum/glass entrance doors and side glass panels one typically sees at the…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 5 months ago
Video intercom installation cost for three units?
Hi all, Does anyone know the approximate cost to have a video intercom installed for a three unit building, including wiring? Also, any recommendations for…
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guikazoid
in Appraisals 13 years and 5 months ago
Factors with negative impact on appraisal
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f47c014970c7-.jpg I plan on having an appraisal done in the next few weeks. Our current home is 3 floors and a cellar. The cellar was…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Home Equity Loan
We are trying to find a great home equity loan. Anyone done one in the last year? Anyone get more than 80%? Seems like the…
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anon200
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for transfer agent/attorney?
Our coop has been handling the paperwork for closings up until now, but it’s quite a bit of work, and we’re considering hiring a transfer…
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bobjohn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 5 months ago
Looking for ideas for 12 y/o boy birthday party
maybe take them to paintball or arcade. Aviator supposed to have “rockclimbing party” but I cannot imagine it to be a “party” type of activity.…
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illfigure
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Installing a door to outdoor balcony
Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…
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frostfree
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect/Designer for Small Job
We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…
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Jimk2011
in Construction 14 years ago
Kitchen renovations contractor
Any good suggestions for a contractor to rework a derelict kitchen? Will need new walls, cabinets, counter tops maybe re-wiring and plumbing etc. We would…
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steveyp
in Roofers 13 years and 5 months ago
roofer/masonery
looking for recommendation for masonary man for outdoor job
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mysteriousbrunette
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen
Does someione do floor tiling and skim coating (painting)? I would prefer one person for both trades. Is it possible? If not I will take…
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