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Best practice for restoring wood trim before painting
We have a lot of wood trim and wainscoting (see picture) that has been buried under many years of paint. Since we don’t quite have…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
ISO painter for old interior stairs and trim
I just had my old interior staircases reinforced by a carpenter and now looking for a painter who can refinish the stairs, trim and wainscotting…
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miamia2211
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Covering gas supply shut off valve?
Our gas supply shut off valve is located inside the first floor apartment of our house next to the electric panels and electric meters, behind…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
slab drainage
doing some hardscaping and taking advantage to properly drain my slab. is the proper way to do this a trench drain that runs the width…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
slab drainage
doing some hardscaping and taking advantage to properly drain my slab. is the proper way to do this a trench drain that runs the width…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Advice on what to do about neighbor's tree beginning to topple my fence
I live in a parlor floor condo next to a building that’s been undergoing renovations for several years. I used to be on really friendly…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
ISO window boxes and stoop planters
I am looking for advice on where to buy black window boxes and outdoor planters locally in Brooklyn for our townhouse. Any recommendations?
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MaconStreetMan
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 4 months ago
Historic Window Repair
I haven’t seen a recent post on this. I hav original windows which are in rough shape. I am looking for a skilled handyman or…
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rarara
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
SWO triggered audit
Long story short, DOB inspectors took issue with our cellar excavation and issued a full SWO. The cure they wanted was Kafkaesque, so our architect/engineer…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tank or tankless water heater for 3-family home?
After finishing extensive renovations to the owner’s duplex, we’ve realized we need to upgrade the water heating system for the entire building. The water’s currently…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
ISO painter for old interior stairs and trim
I just had my old interior staircases reinforced by a carpenter and now looking for a painter who can refinish the stairs, trim and wainscotting…
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CG_ups
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Toilet Waste Line - Looking for NYC Building Codes for Required Dimensions.
Hi All, does anyone know where to find the building codes for the required dimension of a toilet waste line for an upper floor bathroom?…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy interior doors?
We need a few interior “slab” doors for our rental unit. Nothing fancy, was thinking of a traditional shaker style solid 5 panel door, or…
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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Advice on what to do about neighbor's tree beginning to topple my fence
I live in a parlor floor condo next to a building that’s been undergoing renovations for several years. I used to be on really friendly…
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krobertson
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Seeking advice on renting out a parking space inside a garage
I have a 2 car garage that I’m not using and I’m considering renting out the one or two spaces for parking only (no storage).…
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decoart
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Waiting for my tenants to sign renewal Manhattan
I sent my tenants a renewal lease 1 week ago. I haven’t heard anything back from them. I’m a little nervous b/c the lease expires…
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somedaytheocean
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Converting 2 into 3 family - pros and cons?
We will be doing a renovation and considering changing the CFO from 2 to 3 family. Pros / Cons from personal experience would be much…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
glass roof for screened deck?
Has anyone looked into the possibility of screening a deck against insects by installing a glass roof and screens? Apparently the DOB says a deck…
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