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in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 9 months ago
National Grid approved insulating contractors
Does anyone have recomendations from the following list of contractors to insulate our roof (these seem to be the only contractors approved by national grid…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 9 months ago
Structural and Mechanical Engineers
Hello, I am looking for a reputable structural and mechanical engineer for my renovation and addition to my property. If that is you or if…
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BobMarvin
in Antiques 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for Mechanical Watch Repairs?
Not house related, but I’m hoping that some people I who like old houses also (like me) like old wrist watches. I have a late…
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ktm6
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
refinish wood mantel
I purchased an approx 100 year old wood mantel that was stripped of white paint by the last owner but the refinishing job was done…
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deano
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
New steam boiler flue... and what else?
I’m about to take on this steam boiler and the house it heats. I have been told that it’s not that old, but seems to…
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gretschgirl
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
building code for insulation?
I’ve looked high and low for info about NYC building code for insulation. Is there a place this can be found online? Anyone…
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anon552
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
Vulcan Waterproofing: Any experiences (good or bad)?
Considering three bids on basement waterproofing. Vulcan came in lower than the other two. Significantly lower. Each promised to do the same job, each provides…
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true
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Sump pump info...?
Greetings I’m looking to get a drainage system for my cellar. A company called Mid-Atlantic came out to give me an estimate, and they said…
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cswd_baltic
in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago
Moving a Video Intercom
Is it possbile to move a video intercom system across a room to another wall? Is this something an electrician can do or does the…
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200line
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Water heater--when to replace
We have a gas water heater (hot air heat, so it is not driven off a boiler). It is about 10 years old. At the…
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cswd_baltic
in Electricians 13 years and 9 months ago
Moving a Video Intercom
Is it possbile to move a video intercom system across a room to another wall? Is this something an electrician can do or does the…
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Pamplona
in Expeditors 13 years and 9 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good expeditor?
I’ve had two “not so positive” experiences and am wondering if that’s the norm or if there truly is a great expeditor out there. Thanks.
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namahs
in Sidewalks 13 years and 9 months ago
Sidewalk concrete cured time
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e77f0e0753f8-processed-httpwwwacuratolacomassetsSidewalk1jpg.jpg We are in the process of replacing the concrete in our sidewalk and driveway. One of the contractors said that it takes 1 yr…
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bennybushwick
in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom radiator
I am in process to redo my bathroom and i am looking for a small modern radiator does anyone know a shop in NYC or…
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nonsense
in Masonry 13 years and 9 months ago
Non standard brick coursings - 'hollow wall'
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e77774ce8f38-processed-httpbuildipediacomimagesmasterformatdiv0420drawings042113_brickmasonryBrick_Coursingjpg.jpg I hope I can explain this clearly with using the included drawing as reference….. I hope to use the terms correctly We have an…
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BklynDahl
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Chimney Cleaning?
Hi all, Any recommendations for a reputable company to do a basic chimney cleaning? I have a new-ish boiler and a chimney that hasn’t been…
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nf85
in Glass 13 years and 10 months ago
Where to resilver original mirrors?
Our passthrough’s original mirrors are lovely but clouded enough that they are no longer particularly functional. I’d like to have them resilvered by someone good…
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rwood
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Time to replace a gas water heater
Looking for recomendations on someone to replace an old water heater. I’m looking to replace a 50Gal to a 40Gal. I would like the…
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