Forum

Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.

Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.

Latest Discussions

Post a Topic

Please log in, in order to post topics and replies!

Latest Discussions

123carmen456

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts

Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…

0

123carmen456

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts

Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…

0

jmsbiz06

in General Discussion 2 years ago

designer by the hour

I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…

0

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years ago

What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?

Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…

3

Updated 2 years ago

casey.mullin

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Tea Porch wall

Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…

1

Updated 2 years ago

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years ago

What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?

Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…

0

jrs84o

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation

The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…

0

casey.mullin

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Tea Porch wall

Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…

0

cynthiab

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling

I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…

5

Updated 2 years ago

costermieraia

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

pests - sealing up house?

so, we’re dealing with a persistent mouse situation, and have seen a rat or two in ours/neighbors back yards over the summer. we’ve had exterminators…

4

Updated 2 years ago

irinamikhail1

in General Discussion 2 years ago

New steam boiler installation

Our ancient steam boiler was damaged in a flood so we need to have it replaced. First time home owners (haven’t even moved in yet).…

0

xzgkssumzhyvtey

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

Contractor needed for full house renovation

I bought a small frame house in very poor condition. I have architect and engineering plans and am ready to get bids from contractors. It’s…

4

Updated 2 years ago

housepoor

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Brick Facade Repairs

The torrential storms on Sept 29th revealed some leaks in my building. I hired Steve Cymbalsky (aka Homeinspector on Brownstoner, Brownstone Home Inspection) for a…

0

housepoor

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Brick Facade Repairs

The torrential storms on Sept 29th revealed some leaks in my building. I hired Steve Cymbalsky (aka Homeinspector on Brownstoner, Brownstone Home Inspection) for a…

0

true

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Best trade to inspect hot water heater flue

I want to get my hot water heater flue checked out. The tank is in the cellar and vents up through the chimney and out…

1

Updated 2 years ago

true

in General Discussion 2 years ago

Best trade to inspect hot water heater flue

I want to get my hot water heater flue checked out. The tank is in the cellar and vents up through the chimney and out…

0

casey.mullin

in General Discussion 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…

0

casey.mullin

in General Discussion 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…

0

debbernst

in General Discussion 2 years ago

replacing lock and keys in multi family home

hello anyone had experience with replacing lock and keys on doors and/or adding a smart lock instead for people to enter (can be erased and…

0

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years and 1 month ago

Boiler check before using for first time of season

Is it necessary to check the boiler / radiators annually, before using for the first time each season? Or is it just good precautionary thing…

13

Updated 2 years ago

Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?

Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.