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annep
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Recs for someone to troubleshoot waterproofing issues on deck door
I’ve had ongoing issues with my back deck door for years — when there’s heavy snow or rain water leaks in. Unsurprisingly over this past…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
XRF Testing Local Law 31
I’m confused! I assume that if the XRF test shows the presence of lead paint, but it’s covered by intact non-lead based paint, no remediation…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendations for detailed painting work
Hi, I’m looking to hire someone to paint my new windows for the first time. They came from the factory primed but not painted. Anyone…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
First Saturday Lite with John Edmonds at the Brooklyn Museum 8/7. 2-6pm
Artist John Edmonds hosts this month’s First Saturday Lite—a low-key, free outdoor afternoon amplifying culture and community in our borough—with a dynamic lineup celebrating the…
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dcuqwtwxioiko
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
First Saturday Lite with John Edmonds at the Brooklyn Museum 8/7. 2-6pm
Artist John Edmonds hosts this month’s First Saturday Lite—a low-key, free outdoor afternoon amplifying culture and community in our borough—with a dynamic lineup celebrating the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
recommendations for detailed painting work
Hi, I’m looking to hire someone to paint my new windows for the first time. They came from the factory primed but not painted. Anyone…
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dlamoreux1
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Best priced and quality custom shower glass company in NYC ?
Does anyone have recommendations for custom glass door fabricators and installers in nyc ?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Minimal down lights/high hats
Hoping someone has recs on where I can purchase minimal looking down lights for my kitchen? (3-4″ in diameter, minimal trim) We’re working on a…
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xchx
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Removing extra electrical meters
Has anyone ever had extra electrical meters removed? What’s the process you have to go through? What will ConEd check before doing it?
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tzhemgixmqfz
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations for Glazed Roof Hatch?
Can anyone recommend a glazed roof hatch for accessing my roof deck from stairs? I’m looking for one about 30″ x 72″ although I could…
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tzhemgixmqfz
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations for Glazed Roof Hatch?
Can anyone recommend a glazed roof hatch for accessing my roof deck from stairs? I’m looking for one about 30″ x 72″ although I could…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Minimal down lights/high hats
Hoping someone has recs on where I can purchase minimal looking down lights for my kitchen? (3-4″ in diameter, minimal trim) We’re working on a…
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn brownstone deck regulations?
Hi all, Hoping one of the code whisperers on this forum can help me with my Brooklyn deck question. I recently moved into the garden…
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StoopLady
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn brownstone deck regulations?
Hi all, Hoping one of the code whisperers on this forum can help me with my Brooklyn deck question. I recently moved into the garden…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 4 years and 9 months ago
Whole house dehumidifier
Any suggestions about efficacy of whole house dehumidifiers? I have central air but have to run it too cold for my comfort in order to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Remove plaster for soundproof?
I’ve got a brick party wall with plaster applied directly to it, and it’s a sieve for noise. It is likely to have missing bricks…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk violation - city repair or contractor?
Hi! We live in a 3-family brownstone with an old bluestone sidewalk and just got a violation from the city for several sections. We are…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Gurgling sound
My laundry room sink has had a distant gurgling sound coming from it almost 24/7 for weeks. This is all after we had a sewage…
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