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richardtishconstruction

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Foundation issues

I have an empty lot next door and an invasive weed/tree has grown into my foundation. Does anyone know what legal action I can take…

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eg66

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

zero lot line shrubs

This may be a relatively uncommon situation, but I am hoping someone here can point me toward information. I have a fully detached house but,…

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eg66

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

zero lot line shrubs

This may be a relatively uncommon situation, but I am hoping someone here can point me toward information. I have a fully detached house but,…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

front door - double or single

My husband wants a 48-inch double door to replace our current single door; the house originally had a double door. I worry about entering the…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

mojo

in General Discussion 2 years ago

kitchen vents in multi unit brownstones

First time poster, long time lurker. Thanks everyone for posting such great info here. We are redoing a bathroom and kitchen in a brownstone, 4…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

tetz

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

why i hate radiators :(

[IMG_1737](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KjVb:img_1737.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

rotunda3283

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Water seeping through kitchen floor tiles

What would be the main cause of water seeping through kitchen floors after using the kitchen sink? Basement has no water – what would be…

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fgii

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Renter's Insurance

I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)

Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

tetz

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

why i hate radiators :(

[IMG_1737](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:KjVb:img_1737.jpg.jpg)

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)

Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…

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Tucker

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Bathroom floor problems

[IMG_8025](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:sH42:img_8025.jpeg.jpg) This is a new bathroom floor with new subfloor. I am have a problem with the 1” mortar that was installed on the rock…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

reccomand1nyc

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Load bearing wall removal?

Hi wise neighbors.. Looking for some input on wall removal..I have what is most certainly a load bearing wall separating my kitchen & living room…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Professional to identify what is original in 1845 house

As I think about making upgrades and replacements, I’d like to know what is original or not to the house. I’ve gotten lots of opinions…

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Updated 2 years ago

fgii

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Renter's Insurance

I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Singh Lumber

I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…

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Updated 2 years ago

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Singh Lumber

I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…

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casey.mullin

in Exteriors 2 years ago

Insulation over brick wall

Has anyone installed insulation over a brick exterior wall (back wall, in this case)? The wall needs work, and this would be an opportunity to…

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Updated 2 years ago

CHM

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Correct Mortar for old brownstone

Has anyone used limeworks.us to get an analysis of their sample brick and mortar from the back wall of a brownstone built in the late…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

subway grating for deck stairs

Our architect specified subway grating for our deck, which we’re not happy about, but we will live with it, perhaps covering the grating with concrete…

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Updated 2 years ago

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