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xchx
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Radiator painting?
Has anyone had their radiators powdercoated? It’s so hard to get a good coat of paint on them while they’re in place, so I’m thinking…
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danilolavia
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Wood window frame rehab
Looking for recommendations for carpenter (or other solution) for stabilizing rear brownstone double hung window frame . Wood is in poor condition and may require…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Sump pump battery back-up
I have a sump pump that I think is 1/2 hp, but could be 3/4. I’m looking for a battery back-up. So far, I’m seeing…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Forum member SamLee
Hi, I wanted to ask you a specific question re your deck experience and the discussion thread is closed. So, could you email me at…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP! Brownstone Deck (I’m going to jump off a bridge)
My husband and I have been undergoing a renovation for the past 2 years and I’ve aged at least 20 years. From dealing with shady…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Carpenter to build out breakfast nook
Hi everyone, Looking for a carpenter to build out a breakfast nook in a corner of my kitchen. Should be pretty simple – basically a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Carpenter to build out breakfast nook
Hi everyone, Looking for a carpenter to build out a breakfast nook in a corner of my kitchen. Should be pretty simple – basically a…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Leaving pine wood floors in a kitchen for a rental?
We were going to put down new tile in the kitchen of our rental apartment but when we pulled up the old tile we found…
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bklynbabe
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Removing Sheetrock from a Plaster Wall
Help! We had our contractor remove the Sheetrock covering our plaster ceiling. The ceiling had been lowered about eight inches. and the Sheetrock was screwed…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
appliance installation question
Aside from something like a Subzero which requires a certified installer, who usually installs appliances – contractor or person who delivers? Both are saying it…
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Radiator noise/banging
Hi, I live in a 4 unit brownstone building and we’ve been having issues with with our radiators/heating pipes making a HUGE amount of noise…
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rwood
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month 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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rarara
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Neighbor intentionally evading attempts to get access agreement
Can anyone share their experience/suggestions for dealing with difficult neighbors stonewalling your construction project? We’re gut renovating a townhouse and have made very little progress…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
appliance installation question
Aside from something like a Subzero which requires a certified installer, who usually installs appliances – contractor or person who delivers? Both are saying it…
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wesed1
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
ADA compliant door entry - 3 family
I’m renovating a 3 family brownstone. Do the interior apartment entry door handles need to be LEVERS, as opposed to knobs, to be ADA or…
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debby7233
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Water Back Up and Board Ignoring Me
Dear Community, I have been a property owner for a year and 2 months. My apartment sits on the sewage line and during heavy storms…
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Radiator noise/banging
Hi, I live in a 4 unit brownstone building and we’ve been having issues with with our radiators/heating pipes making a HUGE amount of noise…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
looking for stove and fridge
anyone know where I can find a new stove and fridge. I have looked everywhere in Brooklyn! Home Depot, aj Madison, lowes, pc Richards. Even…
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