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rotunda3283

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Water seeping through kitchen floor tiles

What would be the main cause of water seeping through kitchen floors after using the kitchen sink? Basement has no water – what would be…

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fgii

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Renter's Insurance

I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)

Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…

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tetz

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

why i hate radiators :(

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Contractor for cellar (repointing, benching, etc)

Does anyone have a current recommendation for a subcontractor for cellar work? repointing, benching, new slab, etc. Not a finished / habitable space, but just…

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Tucker

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Bathroom floor problems

[IMG_8025](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:sH42:img_8025.jpeg.jpg) This is a new bathroom floor with new subfloor. I am have a problem with the 1” mortar that was installed on the rock…

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reccomand1nyc

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Load bearing wall removal?

Hi wise neighbors.. Looking for some input on wall removal..I have what is most certainly a load bearing wall separating my kitchen & living room…

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Professional to identify what is original in 1845 house

As I think about making upgrades and replacements, I’d like to know what is original or not to the house. I’ve gotten lots of opinions…

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fgii

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Renter's Insurance

I know this group is mostly owners (as am I) but I am wondering if anyone here has a recommendation for a renter’s insurance company?…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Singh Lumber

I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Singh Lumber

I just had the pleasure of visiting singh hardwoods down in the rockaways. they have a lot stuff including something like 70 species of wood…

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CHM

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Correct Mortar for old brownstone

Has anyone used limeworks.us to get an analysis of their sample brick and mortar from the back wall of a brownstone built in the late…

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subway grating for deck stairs

Our architect specified subway grating for our deck, which we’re not happy about, but we will live with it, perhaps covering the grating with concrete…

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kesh

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Heights Woodworking

Hello I see some less recent posts recommending Heights Woodworking. The business was sold and Vaughn is no longer there. A man named Opu responded…

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Professional to identify what is original in 1845 house

As I think about making upgrades and replacements, I’d like to know what is original or not to the house. I’ve gotten lots of opinions…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Bad Tenants

Is there a way or place that you can put tenants names that haven’t paid rent so future landlords know not to rent to them?…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Bad Tenants

Is there a way or place that you can put tenants names that haven’t paid rent so future landlords know not to rent to them?…

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greenworks

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Reform cabinets/design services?

Anyone use reform cabinets and/or design services? We’re starting to plan our kitchen and reform finally has a door that we love. They say they…

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greenworks

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Reform cabinets/design services?

Anyone use reform cabinets and/or design services? We’re starting to plan our kitchen and reform finally has a door that we love. They say they…

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leekenky

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Repointing recs for brick mason using Lime

We’re fairly new owners of a small brick rowhouse. We’ve been looking for a brick mason who will use the correct material (Lime or Type…

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