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CHM
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
ISO someone to install drain and drain pipe under stoop of a brownstone
the recent rains have flooded the area under the stoop and caused water to seep in under the garden apt. door. I’m pretty sure there…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Can You Store Battery Powered Tools in a Garden Shed?
I built a wooden, non-insulated, rain shielded, walk-in shed in my backyard—with the idea I’d move all my garden tools from the basement into the…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Can it Really Cost $1,800 to Jet Clean a Main Sewer Line?
Seems to me that the last time I had my main drain cleaned– with the rotating head thingy– it was about $350. My neighbor says…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Dog repellent for front of house
I caught my neighbor on camera allowing his dog to poop on the sidewalk in front of our house and then just walk away. I…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Hardie architectural panels
The back of my south slope frame house is covered in weird asphalt shingles. I’m doing the front (now vinyl) in Hardie plank lap siding…
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Fiona951753
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Researching ways to make energy retrofitting easier for homeowners
Hi everyone! We’re researching ways to make home energy retrofitting (e.g. weatherizing, heat pumps, solar) easier / more accessible for homeowners, and we’d love to…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Trying to decide between regular wood-like porcelain tile for two bedroom floors
and Daltile’s Revotile with clikfit installation. Does anyone have a preference for one above the other? And do you know of a good tile installer?…
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kpayton
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
DOOR FRAME REPAIR AND HANGING - NEED INSALL
We have a door that opens to a balcony. The previous contractor who cut into the wall and installed did a pretty bad job and…
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jrs84o
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Rain Intensity, Water in Basement
I can’t take it anymore. Over the last 3 years or so, every time we get a flash flood warning here in Brooklyn, my basement…
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Window Aircon
I highly recommend these Midea brand U shaped units if anyone is in need of window AC. Pros: Extra light Low noise with compressor placed…
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RevWaldo
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Fire escape inspection & repair
Our fire escape (home built 1930) is long overdue for scraping, painting, repair, reinforcing and so on. (https://i.imgur.com/YO5p3xr.jpg) Don’t plan to rely on it for…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Interior House Painter
I’m looking for a good and neat house painter — one that will not spare the drop cloths to protect my newly re-done floors (see…
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decoart
in Renovation 2 years and 3 months ago
Mini splits mounted on back of building
I am considering installing mini splits for my 3-family building in brooklyn. Each floor will have it’s own condenser. Can the condenser be installed on…
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mzaman718
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
LPC approval process for windows in NYC
The process for installing landmark windows in New York City (NYC) involves complying with specific regulations and guidelines set forth by the NYC Landmarks Preservation…
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ib28
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Deck Stair Height Question
I know that backyard decks in NYC are required to have a railing height of at least 42 inches per code. But what about the…
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huesos
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Attorney Needed for Non-Primary Residence Case
We have a rent-stabilized tenant that owns a home in New Jersey and although she occasionally stays at our apartment, she rents out a room…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Floor Refinisher
Can anyone recommend a good floor refinisher in addition to the requisite Verrazano’s and Carlos companies?
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jayreid1718
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Sanitation ticket from previous owner
Hi, I purchased a townhouse last year, and recently the seller notified me of a sanitation ticket that happened when he was the owner. The…
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deva
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Water Seeping Through Metal Gates on the Ground for Access Into Basement
Anyone has solved this issue? I have metal gates/doors that allow access into the basement from outside. When it rains heavily the water seeps through…
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