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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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Carol237
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Diagnosing Source of Water Damage on Basement Wall
Hello, there is some water damage on one basement wall, and we need to find out if it’s coming from the roof or from an…
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evslapansky
in General Discussion 4 years and 10 months ago
Baseboard water heating
I’m in the top level of a brownstone in Manhattan. The heat is no longer coming through the hot water baseboard radiators. despite bleeding them…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Balustrade Renovation
Hi. I’ve got a flakey and rusty balustrade on my stoop. They are the big, substantial kind. I’m looking to have it stripped and re-painted.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Drainage question, slope towards middle of yard?
[Untitled](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:r3Pg:untitled.jpg.jpg) Hi all, I have a new blue stone patio (10×18) with a proper 2-inch grade away from the house (10 feet deep) with a…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Smart Meter odor after installation
Last week I had my meters replaced by the new smart meters. I started noticing a strong oil like odor in my basement soon after…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Smart Meter odor after installation
Last week I had my meters replaced by the new smart meters. I started noticing a strong oil like odor in my basement soon after…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Lighting design for open floor parlor
Hey! Looking to get some insights from the community on lighting decisions for my open floor parlor level. The room is laid out as (front)…
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conorl
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Balustrade Renovation
Hi. I’ve got a flakey and rusty balustrade on my stoop. They are the big, substantial kind. I’m looking to have it stripped and re-painted.…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
New basement slab
The concrete slab in our basement is in need of repair. Looking for a company who can pour a new slab. We are not digging…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
3 unit property attic, shape
my current attic is pointy both in the front and back of the property but the middle rooms are boxed shaped. How much would it…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
3 unit property attic, shape
my current attic is pointy both in the front and back of the property but the middle rooms are boxed shaped. How much would it…
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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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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
New basement slab
The concrete slab in our basement is in need of repair. Looking for a company who can pour a new slab. We are not digging…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Smart Radiator Valve
My home is heated by the types of old school radiators most brownstones have, it’s very old, I have no idea when it was installed…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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