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ny2013
in Roofers 12 years and 5 months ago
Another Roofing Question (big job or just patch?)
We are first time homeowners and just moved into a townhouse. The existing main roof seems to have a few issues (most noted in the…
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psmailsmail
in Moving and Storage 10 years and 9 months ago
Self Storage for an entire house items?
I want to know if self storage services like jiffy storage or Migson storage in Toronto provide storage for entire items of a house at…
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ldbetta
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for an Oil to Gas Boiler Conversion - 8 Unit Walk Up Building
Hi, I’m looking for someone to do an oil to gas conversion for our 5 story walk-up building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.…
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gavolivia
in Real Estate - Sales 11 years and 3 months ago
How long can we negotiate to stay in house after selling ???
Hi everyone, Maybe someone can help me with this question. We are planning on selling our house this year, but need to remain in NYC…
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stickerhappy
in Permits 10 years and 4 months ago
Any way to view specifics of building permit or plans?
I’m curious about what a next door neighbor is building and while i can look up and see a basic description of the permits online…
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vitent640
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 5 months ago
Marble mantels
I am looking for marble mantels for a house in Fort Greene I am renovating. I am wondering if anyone in the Brownstoner community has…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
Bay Ridge Ironworks - contact info? Still in business? Other recs?
Hi all, We’re in the midst of our search for a contractor to restore our original railings and fence. I wanted to call Bay Ridge…
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nalusurf
in Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago
Question for the Regular Plumbing Contributors: Sizing an Indirect Water Heater?
I am in the beginning stages of adding an indirect water tank to our gas fired, steam system (residential) and I am looking for guidance…
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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 10 years and 4 months ago
Vinyl window repair recommendations
We have vinyl windows that are probably 10 or 20 years old and need repair. Some fall down, some are hard to open, etc. I’m…
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jlqnsny
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago
PEX tubing used in supplying water to washer machine
in the process of repairing a damaged section of the drywall, we discovered a section of water lines to washer machine was ran with PEX…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago
Is there a way to conceal this without breaking the wall?
Hi guys, Is there a product on the market that would conceal the end of our shower head which was improperly installed? If there is,…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 4 months ago
Is there a way to conceal this without breaking the wall?
Hi guys, Is there a product on the market that would conceal the end of our shower head which was improperly installed? If there is,…
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carmenf
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 7 months ago
Contractor to handle removal of marble mantel
I’m looking for a company to handle the removal of an installed marble mantel (to be reused at another location in the house.) Our GC…
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donnieseals
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating System - Recommended Installers
Hi, We are gut renovating a 5 story townhouse and have decided to use hydronic radiant heat throughout. I was wondering if anyone had any…
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bked1
in Roofers 10 years and 4 months ago
Film location wanted
I’m a film student producer and I’m enrolled in the ESRA Program at Stonestreet Studios. I’m looking for an apartment with at least 1 bedroom,…
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hithere
in Conversion 10 years and 5 months ago
converting from 2 to 3 family
I have read how much a problem it is to convert from 2 to 3 family. I am wondering if anyone has any input about…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
run in place vs prefab ornamental plaster
I’m renovating a brownstone that has been stripped of all detail and have been counting on having plaster moldings and medallions made to more or…
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jty2
in Waste Management 10 years and 10 months ago
Trash removal: paint and construction materials
I have a lot of old cans of paint and similar materials that I want to get rid of from my home in Brooklyn. Can…
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