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af
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Pros and cons of renting unit in 2 family
Hi, I’m weighing the costs of renting a top floor unit or simply using a 2 family house as a 1 family house. I’ve seen…
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brooklynmaterials
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Soundproofing ceiling between apartments: plaster or drywall?
We are gutting an apartment and are considering adding soundproofing between us and the neighbors above. Currently there is the original plaster and wood lathe…
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cthornto
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Should we fix this staircase before we sell?
Our staircase sags from the wall and feels weak under your feet. This to me seems like something that is going to turn off buyers…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for preventing roof gutter downspouts from freezing over?
Both of our downspouts are completely solid blocks of ice right now. I know there are heat cables that you can feed down the downspout…
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wjbehrle
in General Discussion 9 years and 6 months ago
Cornice Work?
Please tell me about cornice restoration and replacement! My wood + sheet metal cornice is in need of work, and I’m wondering if it might…
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grahamclif
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Any Experiences with Brooklyn Energy Services ConEdison
Does anybody have any experiences dealing with ConEdison Brooklyn Energy Services? I need them to come unlock my boxes so my electrician can perform some…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Water damage on 2nd floor ceiling of 3-story brickhouse
We have had water come through the ceiling on the 2nd floor, but no sign of water entry directly under the roof of the 3rd…
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grahamclif
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Any Experiences with Brooklyn Energy Services ConEdison
Does anybody have any experiences dealing with ConEdison Brooklyn Energy Services? I need them to come unlock my boxes so my electrician can perform some…
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kidbklyn
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Chair recaning
Can anyone recommend a reliable chair recanter?
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brooklynmaterials
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Soundproofing ceiling between apartments: plaster or drywall?
We are gutting an apartment and are considering adding soundproofing between us and the neighbors above. Currently there is the original plaster and wood lathe…
0
stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Any idea what these are for on roof?
I’ve accounted for all the drain vents, boiler vent and chimneys– but have two of these and not sure what they are for? Both are…
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sjq2102
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Cellar bed/bath legality with a twist
Hello, We have an accepted offer on a two family brownstone. We are planning on renting the garden level and the cellar and have a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
used kitchen appliances for sale - thermador double oven, cooktop and range hood
I’m selling 3 lightly-used high-end kitchen appliances – a Thermador Cooktop, a Thermador Double-Oven, and Best by Broan Range Hood. If new, the double-oven sells…
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adam-f
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Mitsubishi DuctLess System Maintenance
Can anyone recommend someone who maintains and inspects these systems? Mine has been running for a couple of years now without any checkups and it…
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adam-f
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Mitsubishi DuctLess System Maintenance
Can anyone recommend someone who maintains and inspects these systems? Mine has been running for a couple of years now without any checkups and it…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for preventing roof gutter downspouts from freezing over?
Both of our downspouts are completely solid blocks of ice right now. I know there are heat cables that you can feed down the downspout…
0
stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Any idea what these are for on roof?
I’ve accounted for all the drain vents, boiler vent and chimneys– but have two of these and not sure what they are for? Both are…
0
varrcpte
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Stained glass repair
Trying to find someone to repair 3 original stained glass pieces in our entry way and 1 window in our interior that pivots at the…
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