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Spray foam insulation on a wooden threshold
Hey, I’m looking to improve an older building’s insulation. Hoping someone has had experience with spray foam insulation. I’m looking for something that sits well…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Nest/SimpliSafe
We currently don’t have a security system in our Park Slope brownstone. We are planning to get a video doorbell, and are thinking about whether…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home Security for Construction Site
I’m doing a home addition and need a temporary security system in place for the duration of the project. Anyone have any recommendations for companies…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sprinklers Need A New Water Line?
With a two-family home, we are installing a fire sprinkler system as part of our home project. Now a plumber told me that the FDNY…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago
I hope you folks will read this and i welcome your comments
Dear Brownstoners: Lukar and MDR had a couple of constructive suggestions to make about my comments on this site. And I thank them both. I…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago
Dept of Sanitation Rule - 18"
I was issued a summons recently by the Dept of Sanitation. I have somehow managed to spend a lifetime in our fair city completely unaware…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
BROOKLYN HANDYMAN
Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical and light plumbing, ▪︎plastering…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Place to get a small piece of sheet metal cut?
I want to cut the bottom out of a largish steel planter (imaybe 1.5′ by 4′ feet). I’d hoped to use my dremel tool with…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
door repair
repair and finishing of a white oak door
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curiositykilledthecat
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Spot Waterproofing in Basement
Seeking recommendations for waterproofing. A small job in our Brooklyn basement. We have water during heavy rains in one spot, around a waste pipe that…
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jdinbrooklyn
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Finding the right architect
We have bought a rowhouse in one of the river towns and know exactly what we want to do with it. Ours is one of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HVAC permits required after the fact: suggestions?
Nearing completion on an Alt 1 that included the installation of a mini split system with 4 wall hung air handlers and 1 large recessed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Smell out of heating duct
Out of every heating duct a strong smell comes out (old cellar, a bit sweet, musty). I have the feeling it mainly comes out when…
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pgfgyckqcjdvzrjd
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
Donating historical stair parts
We have spindles, etc. from the staircase in our house in Carroll Gardens that we are not reusing in our renovation. Is there a place…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago
creation
These are some of the jobs we do before and after [20190917_162718(0)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:QLvB:20190917_1627180.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendation for eviction lawyer,
Hi, does anyone have a good eviction lawyer that they have used before.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Alt 1 Reno: do we need new CO before moving in?
We’re getting a LOT of mixed info here: rough in, gas and electric tests are all passed and we want to move in. Some are…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for a super super
I am looking for someone to handle garbage 2-3x a week, hallway cleaning and general light maintenance at my 4-family rental building in Prospect Heights…
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