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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Project Manager for Renovation
Has anyone ever used a project manager instead of a general contractor for a home renovation? Interested to hear how it went. Thanks
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 5 years and 10 months ago
Exchanging riser cable from main electrical panel
Has anyone had experience with exchanging the riser cable from 150-amp to 200-amp from the basement main panel to the upstair’s duplex apartment in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
exterior house gates
does anyone know a company that can assist with replacing the exterior gates of my property? Looking for something like this https://imgur.com/a/RrXvtjK as well as…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
exterior house gates
does anyone know a company that can assist with replacing the exterior gates of my property? Looking for something like this https://imgur.com/a/RrXvtjK as well as…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Worth it to install water line for fridge water/ice maker in rental?
Renovating a higher quality rental unit and trying to figure out if it’s worth it to add a new water line to supply the fridge…
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emily.abruzzo
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
What's Between Brownstone top floor Ceiling and Roof?
I have a very drafty ceiling on the top floor of a 100 year old brownstone. Cooling the room is a nightmare. There are 11″…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Wall-mount sink on plaster wall
Hi everyone. We are renovating a small second-floor bathroom in a 1901 brownstone and want to use either a pedestal or wall-mounted sink. The wall…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
AWR Feedback for a broken waterline
Last month unexpectedly a sinkhole appeared on the street in front of my house. It was a pretty large cavity. Water could be heard rushing…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
plumber for LL 152 Gas Inpection
Hi there— Does anyone have a recommendation to do the required Local Law 152 gas inspection? The plumber I usually use doesn’t do it. Need…
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casadoe
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Roof Joists and Antique Doors
Hi- We have 20′ roof joists as well as the original internal doors from our 1910 townhouse located in Brooklyn. Just wondering if anyone has…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
It's time for seasonal boiler maintenance services to be scheduled.
Just out of curiosity, what services or procedures have you come to expect from an annual turn-on appointment? [Peerless new boiler 010](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HWgA:peerlessnewboiler010.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painted interior door questions: MDF, poplar, or something else?
Hello! You were all very helpful before when I had questions about replicating some historical trim, but now I’ve got a door question that’s less…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
electrician to verify con ed smart meter?
i continue to have wild discrepancies in power usage year over year with con ed saying its all completely right. at this point i think…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
fence privacy grass?
Anyone know where I can find this? I checked on amazon, no luck. [IMG_3454](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:UTaa:img_3454.jpg.jpg)
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