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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Worth it to install water line for fridge water/ice maker in rental?
Renovating a higher quality rental unit and trying to figure out if it’s worth it to add a new water line to supply the fridge…
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emily.abruzzo
in General Discussion 5 years ago
What's Between Brownstone top floor Ceiling and Roof?
I have a very drafty ceiling on the top floor of a 100 year old brownstone. Cooling the room is a nightmare. There are 11″…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Wall-mount sink on plaster wall
Hi everyone. We are renovating a small second-floor bathroom in a 1901 brownstone and want to use either a pedestal or wall-mounted sink. The wall…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 5 years ago
AWR Feedback for a broken waterline
Last month unexpectedly a sinkhole appeared on the street in front of my house. It was a pretty large cavity. Water could be heard rushing…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
plumber for LL 152 Gas Inpection
Hi there— Does anyone have a recommendation to do the required Local Law 152 gas inspection? The plumber I usually use doesn’t do it. Need…
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casadoe
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Roof Joists and Antique Doors
Hi- We have 20′ roof joists as well as the original internal doors from our 1910 townhouse located in Brooklyn. Just wondering if anyone has…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 5 years ago
It's time for seasonal boiler maintenance services to be scheduled.
Just out of curiosity, what services or procedures have you come to expect from an annual turn-on appointment? [Peerless new boiler 010](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HWgA:peerlessnewboiler010.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painted interior door questions: MDF, poplar, or something else?
Hello! You were all very helpful before when I had questions about replicating some historical trim, but now I’ve got a door question that’s less…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
electrician to verify con ed smart meter?
i continue to have wild discrepancies in power usage year over year with con ed saying its all completely right. at this point i think…
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ejalbk
in Doors & Windows 5 years ago
Fireproof Doors?
We need to get a fireproof door installed for a basement alley. Nothing glamorous, just solid. Can anyone recommend a company that does this? Thanks.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
fence privacy grass?
Anyone know where I can find this? I checked on amazon, no luck. [IMG_3454](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:UTaa:img_3454.jpg.jpg)
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Steam riser removal question?
We are renovating an ancient bathroom which has a steam riser running up smack in the middle of the room. The pipe extends into the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
fence privacy grass?
Anyone know where I can find this? I checked on amazon, no luck. [IMG_3454](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:UTaa:img_3454.jpg.jpg)
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casadoe
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Roof Joists and Antique Doors
Hi- We have 20′ roof joists as well as the original internal doors from our 1910 townhouse located in Brooklyn. Just wondering if anyone has…
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rwood
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Keys pan
I requested a meter lock so I don’t get gas bills while our 2nd floor apt sits empty. Made an appointment for yesterday and they…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
electrician to verify con ed smart meter?
i continue to have wild discrepancies in power usage year over year with con ed saying its all completely right. at this point i think…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Cast Iron balusters...need to sell!
We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Recommendations for kitchen cabinets and countertops for a rental apartment?
We need to install new kitchen cabinets and countertop in a rental apartment. We want to pick something decently durable that isn’t going to look…
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