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sprucenik
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Frozen downspout with ice dam; open face downspout the solution?
Like many of you, I have frozen downspouts, leading to ice damming and (in my extension) some leaking on warm days. A friend suggested that…
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chipito
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Pinterest? Houzz? Evernote? Looking for recommendations...
Hey guys, I’m going to be starting a townhouse renovation in the coming months and I’m looking for input on the best way to collect…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
High efficiency hot water heater
I am looking at a high efficiency condensing gas-fired hot water heater, which gets a ConEd rebate. I understand that NYC code requires venting exhaust…
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minasimon
in Lighting 12 years and 4 months ago
Chandelier Repair
Can anyone recommend a repairperson they’ve used who can replace a nonfunctioning arm, and missing pieces of a large three-tier crystal chandelier located in brownstone…
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skeer126
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Restoring exposed brick
Does anyone have someone who does good work and reasonably priced to restore open exposed brick in a brownstone? Also does anyone know how much…
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M
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Cement countertop
Can anyone reccomend someone with experience to fabricate a kitchen concrete countertop? thanks
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tyrone_mcdonald
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Any Outcomes from the NHS Home Maintenance Training Course?
I know some brownstoners have taken advantage of the Home Maintenance Training Course provided by Neighborhood Housing Services. Do you have any examples of your…
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brooklynnative78
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
wine cellar
anyone have a rec for a contractor with experience building wine cellars in brooklyn?
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happymike
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Reasonable prices to renovate a frame house in brooklyn (psf)
I have a 2500 square foot 25 foot wide frame house with a lot of original detailing, but that needs a pretty extensive overhaul. Not…
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misconformist
in Demolition 12 years and 2 months ago
Anyone work with either Just Rubbish Removal or Jerry the Rubbish Man?
I have a demolition job and wondering if any brownstoners have dealt with either company or have a demolition company they can recommend?
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reneeb
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
radiator inconsistent
hi, i live on the top floor of a 4 floor walk up (not owner). Our living room radiator heater (the old fashioned ones, water…
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lizaj
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Renovate existing extension- advice?
We bought a ‘flip’ house last year- knowing what we were getting into. The work is typical- cheap, fast, poor quality. We are doing a…
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landlord
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
MCI for brownstone facade restoration
Will I need to obtain an Architecture drawing for DHCR in order to file for a major capital improvement? Thanks
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sprucenik
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Frozen downspout with ice dam; open face downspout the solution?
Like many of you, I have frozen downspouts, leading to ice damming and (in my extension) some leaking on warm days. A friend suggested that…
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onesix
in Foundation 12 years and 2 months ago
Need someone to Assess Moisture in Basement
Looking for someone reliable to help us figure out and fix this problem. We appear to have some water in our partially above-grade basement. Not…
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tanner
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 7 months ago
HVAC questions - replace or relocate 5 ton Trane unit? Contractor rec's?
Hi. We have a 14 year old, 5 ton Trane HVAC unit on our roof. It works just fine. Sadly, the intake / condenser grill…
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garfielder
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 2 months ago
I think its time to replace.
Hey all, So it seems that our boiler is leaking more than a few drips. Its actually tried to push the flame up the front.…
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skeer126
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler system question
Hey guys, so I have been getting contradicting info about needing a sprinkler system in a 2 family in BK. Everyone I talk to says…
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