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josh.greenman
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Roof deck recommendations?
We had a 25 x 9 deck on the fifth floor of our coop building that we just had to pull up to fix the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home inspector specializing in new construction (condo)
Looking for a home inspector specializing in new construction (condo). Any recommendations?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home inspector specializing in new construction (condo)
Looking for a home inspector specializing in new construction (condo). Any recommendations?
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josh.greenman
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Roof deck recommendations?
We had a 25 x 9 deck on the fifth floor of our coop building that we just had to pull up to fix the…
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Mirror in fireplace mantle caving in
The mirror in one of our fireplaces has gotten detached from the wooden mantle. It’s leaning back an inch toward the wall so I’m not…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
need alt-1 if removing kitchen from 2-family house?
We are in contract for a 2-family house that has been lived in as a 1-family (no division between units), although there are 2 partial…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
how to make a nightmare out of a shower valve cartridge change (and how not to)
Our Moen Shower faucet began leaking and was getting progressively worse. For me, once i figured out the part number and had the part in…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
work crew moving backyard to backyard hanging new wire?
anonymous work crew was spotted in my backyard yesterday cutting back brush and hanging a new wire. they were climbing over everyones fences to keep…
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nicoledsmith1
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Wanted: washer and electric, ventless, dryer
Long shot, I know; but… Moving into a Park Slope apartment Dec 1st. Need stacked (or stackable) washer and dryer. Dryer MUST be electric (not…
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nicoledsmith1
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Wanted: washer and electric, ventless, dryer
Long shot, I know; but… Moving into a Park Slope apartment Dec 1st. Need stacked (or stackable) washer and dryer. Dryer MUST be electric (not…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Any recs for places to sandblast or strip down old radiators?
I’ve got some ornate radiators that are covered by 100 years of old paint. Any recs for places that will strip them down and clearcoat…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor recommendations?
anyone have a recommendation for where to buy a new wooden floor for our kitchen? I found a place called Liqwoodations near Home Depot in…
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ejalbk
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Boiler Room Fire Extinguisher Tags?
Can anyone recommend a reasonable company to do the NYC mandated tagging on fire extinguishers required in a boiler room? Do you happen to know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Please open your heart(h)s to us (hearthstone/mantel question)
We’re adding back a 19th century decorative marble mantel fireplace to our parlor floor living room and we’re trying to figure out whether to add…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Renovation project budget tracking
How do you track a Renovation project budget. Do you use any software like Quickbooks? Need to track actual vs forecast at percentage or time…
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Why is it so hard to find a good, reliable handman? Seeking recommendations
Hi, I have found great people to help with just about everything an old brownstone needs — except a handyman. I have one with reasonable…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brush for Staining Wood?
I am new in woodworking and want to create a masterpiece so want to do Stain Wood. Therfore i am looking best brush for this…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Renovation project budget tracking
How do you track a Renovation project budget. Do you use any software like Quickbooks? Need to track actual vs forecast at percentage or time…
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