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anotherposter
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
How much value will changes make
We’re considering several projects on our home and I wanted talk to a professional of some sort to get an opinion on what portion of…
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dstosh
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Excellent bathroom renovation by Chris Lombardi
I found Chris Lombardi through good reviews on this website so I thought I should come back to say thanks and that not a single…
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pruitth
in General Discussion 11 years and 3 months ago
Pointers for beginners
Could anyone point us to books/guides/website/resources on the basics for home maintenance? It seems easy to find info when there is a specific repair to…
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
door refinisher
Hi: I have wood exterior doors that needs to be refinished I would like Omar contact number. thanks
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thewinduprobot
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Building code for multiple family dwelling . new roof hatch?
I want to put a roof hatch in a multi family building. What is the fire code for dimensions and how do I find it…
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michellefk
in Cellar 10 years and 10 months ago
Any issues with remove a cellar hatch or bulkhead door?
I want to remove the front and rear cellar hatch / bulk head doors to the cellar door of my 3-family row house. There is…
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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
"Makeup Air" requirements and sizing for range hood
For a large gas range, my understanding is that the hood should be sized as 100CFM per 10K BTUs of heat from the range. Taking…
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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
"Makeup Air" requirements and sizing for range hood
For a large gas range, my understanding is that the hood should be sized as 100CFM per 10K BTUs of heat from the range. Taking…
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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
"Makeup Air" requirements and sizing for range hood
For a large gas range, my understanding is that the hood should be sized as 100CFM per 10K BTUs of heat from the range. Taking…
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petersgoodman
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 10 months ago
Little Leaf is an awesome company
Richard at Little Leaf has been a total pleasure to deal with — professional, reliable, gracious, honest, focused on getting the job right. He charges…
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petersgoodman
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 10 months ago
Little Leaf is an awesome company
Richard at Little Leaf has been a total pleasure to deal with — professional, reliable, gracious, honest, focused on getting the job right. He charges…
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago
brownstone wood doors
Hi: I need a recommendation or recommendation I want to restore my outside brownstone wood doors; do you have any recommendations thanks\ terryhoppy
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ditmarsman
in Heating 10 years and 11 months ago
Boiler sizing
In my quest for a new boiler install, I’ve run into a few contractors that size all over the place. One of them measured all…
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queen0diy
in Construction 10 years and 10 months ago
Good Chimney Contractor Needed
I am looking into either removing and replacing an existing boiler flu (because it is small than it should be) or adding a separate flu…
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vanessaiv
in General Contractors 11 years and 3 months ago
Is my Contractor overcharging me for labour?
I just found that my General Contractor overcharge me for the labour. He pays $20/hour to a subcontractor (The subcontractor told me under the big…
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BobMarvin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Prospect lefferts Gardens House Tour Sunday
Reminder?the 45th annual Prospect Lefferts Gardens House &b Garden Tour is this Sunday, from noon to 5 PM, rain or shine. Day of tour ticket…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Renovations in Bed Stuy Landmark District
Im looking for some guidance. We just closed on a townhouse in Bed stuy in Landmark district and I would love to know What are…
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ps158
in Building Code 10 years and 10 months ago
is green space required for Alt-2?
Is adding green space to the front of a townhouse required for an Alt-2 interior renovation?
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