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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Smart Meter odor after installation
Last week I had my meters replaced by the new smart meters. I started noticing a strong oil like odor in my basement soon after…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Lighting design for open floor parlor
Hey! Looking to get some insights from the community on lighting decisions for my open floor parlor level. The room is laid out as (front)…
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conorl
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Balustrade Renovation
Hi. I’ve got a flakey and rusty balustrade on my stoop. They are the big, substantial kind. I’m looking to have it stripped and re-painted.…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
New basement slab
The concrete slab in our basement is in need of repair. Looking for a company who can pour a new slab. We are not digging…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
3 unit property attic, shape
my current attic is pointy both in the front and back of the property but the middle rooms are boxed shaped. How much would it…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
3 unit property attic, shape
my current attic is pointy both in the front and back of the property but the middle rooms are boxed shaped. How much would it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Please open your heart(h)s to us (hearthstone/mantel question)
We’re adding back a 19th century decorative marble mantel fireplace to our parlor floor living room and we’re trying to figure out whether to add…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
New basement slab
The concrete slab in our basement is in need of repair. Looking for a company who can pour a new slab. We are not digging…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Smart Radiator Valve
My home is heated by the types of old school radiators most brownstones have, it’s very old, I have no idea when it was installed…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Shower window - what kind?
We are going to replace a window inside a bathroom that will be right next to the bathtub/shower. Unless we get a shower curtain to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Clawfoot tub
We have an old cast iron tub that came with our house and would like to refurbish it and install new fixtures, however our contractor…
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cityrat
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Basic hardscape/landscape job for brownstone backyard
We completed a thorough renovation of our Clinton Hill home a couple of years ago and we’re finally getting around to addressing the lovely if…
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cityrat
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Basic hardscape/landscape job for brownstone backyard
We completed a thorough renovation of our Clinton Hill home a couple of years ago and we’re finally getting around to addressing the lovely if…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brush for Staining Wood?
I am new in woodworking and want to create a masterpiece so want to do Stain Wood. Therfore i am looking best brush for this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor recommendations?
anyone have a recommendation for where to buy a new wooden floor for our kitchen? I found a place called Liqwoodations near Home Depot in…
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