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homely

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Engineer recommendation please!

Can someone recommend a PE to do a pre-construction survey and assess some protection plans? Hopefully someone who actually worked for you so you really…

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Updated 4 years and 6 months ago

dangermouse

in General Discussion 9 years ago

If DOB does not have a copy or microfilm of the floor plans/ construction plans

for a building built in 1945, where else can the plans be located?

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Updated 4 years and 6 months ago

angelmtompkins

in Renovation 4 years and 7 months ago

Design-minded contractor?

Hi there, I’m about to close on a single-family house that needs some renovations, but not a gut renovation. The project feels big for us,…

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Updated 4 years and 6 months ago

true

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

ISO Porcelain Slab Countertop Review

Anyone ever install them in their home? The selling points are strong, but I don’t know anyone who’s used them. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiegold/2019/10/13/why-you-might-want-porcelain-slab-countertops/?sh=19fadca77c92

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Updated 4 years and 6 months ago

Chas373

in General Discussion 4 years and 6 months ago

In Search of a Personal Organizer/Assistant And Lic Movers

Received good guidance here the last time I had questions about a lic Plumber for the 152 Gas Inspection (thanks to all who responded especially…

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amilograno

in Exteriors 4 years and 7 months ago

Need help with house exterior!

Hi, I need help figuring out how to upgrade and modernize the exterior of my house. It needs a new roof, should I go dark?…

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Updated 4 years and 6 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Thorocoat vs. Behr Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco and Brick Exterior Paint

Does any one have experience with Behr Elastomeric Masonry, Stucco and Brick Exterior Paint I need to waterproof an exterior brick wall whose stucco is…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

thompson.molly99

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

DIY post construction clean up

Any tips of things I need for post construction clean up? I am ordered a tun of microfiber towels to wipe down all the dust,…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Simple carpentry work (entry door/knob/lock and two sliding closets)

Hello! I’ve got a rental unit that requires some minimal work that’s unfortunately smack in between “things I can attempt myself” and “things I’d have…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

fluffins

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Hardie Board installation

We are looking to redo our facade, front and back in hardie board and are looking for referrals for installation. Has anyone worked with premier…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

angeliebecht

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Need a reputable sewer diagnosis (w/ camera)

Been a month of smell coming and going. We have taken quite a few actions, but it is becoming clear a problem between the building…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

xchx

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Best source for flooring

I am looking for prefinished herringbone flooring, and I’m leaning towards getting it at PC Hardwood. Any other places I should check out? Trying to…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

amanda.accius.williams

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Gas Lantern quality products

What are some good quality gas lanterns? I’m looking for a Charleston gas lantern and saw that https://frenchmarketlanterns.com/ has a good assortment of them. Is…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

hkapstein

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Sticking out a shaker door

I saw a post from stevecym “and op, now that i think about that 5 panel door i ordered from dykes. i think we ordered…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

ejalbk

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Sewer/Drain Company that Works in Manhattan?

We’re looking for a reliable drain cleaning company that will work in Manhattan with decent response time and reasonable prices. For years we used All…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

housepoor

in Doors & Windows 4 years and 7 months ago

Hinged Window Bars

I have been told that bars on bedroom windows must hinged to allow a way to get out in the case of a fire. My…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

ISO independant water damage evaluation

A while back I noticed a musty smell in one of our rooms that had water damage from a leaking facade 3 years ago. The…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

Arkady

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Paint disposal

A friend of mine is moving & has to get rid of paint & other material – not massive amount, but substantial. It looks as…

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

wjbehrle

in General Discussion 4 years and 7 months ago

Rec for an architect willing to take on two small projects?

Hi, folks. I want to put an exterior door in a brick wall where there is currently only a window. I also need to replace…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

builder's risk insurance

Does anyone have experience with builder’s risk insurance for a major renovation (in our case, a gut renovation)? Thanks.

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Updated 4 years and 7 months ago

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