Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
namahs
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
How to handle neighbor feeding birds and stray cats
My elderly neighbor enjoys feeding birds in our open shared front porch area. He just throws old bread or cereal out a couple of times…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baseboard boiler vs. Central air vs. Ductless Split
I’ve been seeing some townhouse remodel jobs, and many, if fact the majority, have been using 60’s style baseboard boiler heating. I can understand that…
14
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reform 311 Anonymous Complaint system
Have experienced harassment with fake 311 complaints and inspectors coming to your property all the time for no reason. If yes, please let us know.…
0
workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 8 months ago
Metal grating
Where can I begin looking for a selection of metal grating that could be used for a bridge from the rear of the house to…
5
mikeasente
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
How do Tree companies take away the felled debris from an enclosed yard?
Do they mulch in place & bag or carried large parts & pieces tree through the house?
4
mikeasente
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
How do Tree companies take away the felled debris from an enclosed yard?
Do they mulch in place & bag or carried large parts & pieces tree through the house?
0
solehappy
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
new windows and window ac units
any tips for installing ac window units to keep them from damaging brand new windows?
3
ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Beeswax
Im polishing a few oak doors, what the process? do you oil and then apply beeswax? also what beeswax can anyone recommend?
0
cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
More violation questions
I have a landmark brownstone with a violation on the facade. I am researching three things: a) How do I check a contractors’ record? I’d…
12
Guest User | 0 secs ago
reliable, flexible, nurturing nanny available
We don’t have the hours any more for our excellent nanny of three years as our daughter begins a threes program five days a week…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
reliable, flexible, nurturing nanny available
We don’t have the hours any more for our excellent nanny of three years as our daughter begins a threes program five days a week…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
267 Covert Street, Brooklyn...History
Apologies that this is not a question about renovations but more a question about a particular building or type of building. I am currently a…
0
jserpico
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Renovation Questions
We are going to start our gut renovation process with complete new plumbing and wiring. We plan to hire plumbers , electricians, and HVAC specialists…
0
terryhoppy
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
old gas light
can someone recommend a plumber who is familiar with old gas light; I have one coming out of the ceiling and one in the wall;…
13
randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
before and after - better or worse?
I walked past this newly renovated house the other day, obviously it is not something you see every day so I looked up the listing…
12
solehappy
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
new windows and window ac units
any tips for installing ac window units to keep them from damaging brand new windows?
0
randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
before and after - better or worse?
I walked past this newly renovated house the other day, obviously it is not something you see every day so I looked up the listing…
0
workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago
Metal landing and railing
‘m looking for a contractor to install a an exterior metal landing with railing. I’ve called several names who advertise here, but I know other…
2
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.