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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 5 years ago
ISO window boxes and stoop planters
I am looking for advice on where to buy black window boxes and outdoor planters locally in Brooklyn for our townhouse. Any recommendations?
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Repointing Cellar Walls
It’s that time again to repoint and parge our cellar walls. We parged some of the walls 10 years ago and now the part we…
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miamia2211
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Covering gas supply shut off valve?
Our gas supply shut off valve is located inside the first floor apartment of our house next to the electric panels and electric meters, behind…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
DOF inspection
Can anyone share their experience with a DOF inspection. Did it help or hurt? Can you tell the DOF you do not want an inspection?
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somedaytheocean
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Sprinkler System
Looking for a recommendation on sprinkles inspectors, please. How do you assess whether sprinkler system is working. TIA!
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somedaytheocean
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Sprinkler System
Looking for a recommendation on sprinkles inspectors, please. How do you assess whether sprinkler system is working. TIA!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
underlayment between hardwood and subfloor
What’s the best underlay between a new plank oak hardwood floor and the original 100 year old plank subfloor? This would be on a basement…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 5 years ago
All-electric house - will coned provide enough service
We’re looking at the pros and cons of an all-electric house. I keep looking at the total necessary service and it seems like it’s likely…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Best practice for restoring wood trim before painting
We have a lot of wood trim and wainscoting (see picture) that has been buried under many years of paint. Since we don’t quite have…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 5 years ago
ISO painter for old interior stairs and trim
I just had my old interior staircases reinforced by a carpenter and now looking for a painter who can refinish the stairs, trim and wainscotting…
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miamia2211
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Covering gas supply shut off valve?
Our gas supply shut off valve is located inside the first floor apartment of our house next to the electric panels and electric meters, behind…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
slab drainage
doing some hardscaping and taking advantage to properly drain my slab. is the proper way to do this a trench drain that runs the width…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
slab drainage
doing some hardscaping and taking advantage to properly drain my slab. is the proper way to do this a trench drain that runs the width…
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annep
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Advice on what to do about neighbor's tree beginning to topple my fence
I live in a parlor floor condo next to a building that’s been undergoing renovations for several years. I used to be on really friendly…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 5 years ago
ISO window boxes and stoop planters
I am looking for advice on where to buy black window boxes and outdoor planters locally in Brooklyn for our townhouse. Any recommendations?
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MaconStreetMan
in Doors & Windows 5 years ago
Historic Window Repair
I haven’t seen a recent post on this. I hav original windows which are in rough shape. I am looking for a skilled handyman or…
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rarara
in General Discussion 5 years ago
SWO triggered audit
Long story short, DOB inspectors took issue with our cellar excavation and issued a full SWO. The cure they wanted was Kafkaesque, so our architect/engineer…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Tank or tankless water heater for 3-family home?
After finishing extensive renovations to the owner’s duplex, we’ve realized we need to upgrade the water heating system for the entire building. The water’s currently…
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