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Follow-up: Question about ‘lateral support’ needed for a center beam

(I posted this a few months ago and got a few good responses, but I also slightly mis-described the scenario; it’s better than what I…

Peeling porch paint reasons?

I have pressure treated wood porch and get it repainted every 5 years (happened 3 times already, always different contractors). But the paint job this…

need stucco work done,any recommendations please

Need to replace a boiler

What perfect timing! My parents year 40 year gas fired Weil McLain boiler has died! They’re in need of a replacement. Seeking recommendations for someone…

EIFS / faux stucco

I’m considering buying a wood frame house that’s covered in Exterior Insulation and Finish (EIFS). I don’t love the look, but also, there are areas…

Landmarks, the saga begins

Does any one have any tips for dealing with landmarks? I had spoken with a few preservationists before beginning my project and was told it…

Any trend towards gas-free houses and renovations?

I was curious if given the hassles of gas work, if any contractors or architects were noticing a trend towards eliminating gas altogether when doing…

roof hatch / skylight combo

first off does anyone have any specific product recommendations. second of all, is this something a roofer is better to have install or is this…

Mini Split AC recommendations

Hi neighbors, We are looking to get a mini-split AC unit installed in the bedroom of our garden apartment. I found a referral on an…

Best practice for restoring wood trim before painting

We have a lot of wood trim and wainscoting (see picture) that has been buried under many years of paint. Since we don’t quite have…

Dix Hanger (Pocket Doors) Keep or get new Hardware?

Our pocket doors have the original Dix Hanger rail and hardware. They look to be in great shape. I don’t want to replace 115 year…

Dix Hanger (Pocket Doors) Keep or get new Hardware?

Our pocket doors have the original Dix Hanger rail and hardware. They look to be in great shape. I don’t want to replace 115 year…

sound proofing

Hello – I am looking for recommendations for contractors specializing in reasonably priced sound proofing solutions for a two family home. Dropping ceiling in ground…

sound proofing

Hello – I am looking for recommendations for contractors specializing in reasonably priced sound proofing solutions for a two family home. Dropping ceiling in ground…

need stucco work done,any recommendations please

Any trend towards gas-free houses and renovations?

I was curious if given the hassles of gas work, if any contractors or architects were noticing a trend towards eliminating gas altogether when doing…

Good cleaners for a dusty, rusty cellar?

So, our cellar’s a dusty, rusty (but luckily not musty) mess. This wouldn’t be such a huge issue, but it’s where our laundry’s located, so…

Good cleaners for a dusty, rusty cellar?

So, our cellar’s a dusty, rusty (but luckily not musty) mess. This wouldn’t be such a huge issue, but it’s where our laundry’s located, so…

Brownstone painting

How much should I expect to pay to have a 3 story Brownstone front wall repaired (minor cracks) and painted to include scaffolding?

Repointing Cellar Walls

It’s that time again to repoint and parge our cellar walls. We parged some of the walls 10 years ago and now the part we…