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cobblehillbilly
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Replacing wood header beam with steel
Has anyone replaced the main beam of their house with a steel one recently? If so, Can you recommend the contractor who did the work…
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orgcoun26
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
C/O Change Question
I’m looking to potentially buy a house that has an interesting cert of occupancy. It’s registered by the Department of Finance as a 2 family…
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empathie00
in Roofing 9 years and 4 months ago
Desperately seeking advice to have roofer finish before winter!
Hi all – we’ve been working with a roofer on a cornice restoration since May 1. Originally the job was to take 3 weeks; he…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
ADT is the absolute worst company I have ever dealt with! STAY AWAY!....
I call ADT to set up service and it turns out they sent an ADT affiliate to my home to sell us a new system,…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
ADT is the absolute worst company I have ever dealt with! STAY AWAY!....
I call ADT to set up service and it turns out they sent an ADT affiliate to my home to sell us a new system,…
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virat100
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Looking For A Reliable Electrician For A One-Day Job
(hopefully this isn’t as fanciful a request as I fear it might be) The folks who put the motion-detector light switches in our house did…
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Advice on securing a rental while unemployed
My family is returning to NYC after living out of the US for 8 years. What a time to return, right? Anyway, my wife and…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Faucet Brands
Somehow I got through life without having to buy a new bathroom sink faucet — until now. I’ve been looking at brands including Kohler, Delta,…
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Andy
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
where can i sell my black marble fireplace
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Advice on securing a rental while unemployed
My family is returning to NYC after living out of the US for 8 years. What a time to return, right? Anyway, my wife and…
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zoddie
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Screened-in back yard deck options and costs?
I’ve researched sun/screen room extensions and prefab screen houses in my quest to have a respite from the unstoppable Brooklyn mosquitoes. How about a screened-in…
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4thstreet
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Leaking steam radiator in Victorian home
What is the best way to resolve a leaking Victorian steam radiator? Is it adament to replace it or are there trusted ways to repair…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Allowing BBQ / Grill on tenant deck?
We have a two-family brownstone, and the upstairs rental has a deck which is right above our bedroom (on top of our extension). We are…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a mechanical engineer who specializes in plumbing?
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browncat
in Masonry 13 years ago
Eco Roof Deck Tiles laid directly onto torched rubber roof membrane?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5163358c9a4a7-.jpg Hi there I have an estimate and a sample of a recycled plastic roof deck tile from a Canadian company called Renew Resources. They…
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virat100
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Looking For A Reliable Electrician For A One-Day Job
(hopefully this isn’t as fanciful a request as I fear it might be) The folks who put the motion-detector light switches in our house did…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
When is a basement okay as a selling floor? (commercial)
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a mechanical engineer who specializes in plumbing?
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