Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
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…
0
ixmfrteyhywobz
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Wireless thermostat a reliable option for replacing a wired thermostat?
We have a four-story row house, with a triplex over a floor-through rental. During a recent renovation of our cellar the contractor cut the line…
0
ahnyst.smalls
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Damp earth coming through back wall
Images attached. Our back wall had a dripping tap on the exterior that we just noticed, and I just discovered the interior wall looks like…
0
jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation
The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…
8
irinamikhail1
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
New steam boiler installation
Our ancient steam boiler was damaged in a flood so we need to have it replaced. First time home owners (haven’t even moved in yet).…
4
thewinduprobot
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
American water resources dep insurance. Nyc
I tried to sign up yesterday for my 4 unit townhouse. It has commercial on ground. They said since I have commercial on ground I…
1
thewinduprobot
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
American water resources dep insurance. Nyc
I tried to sign up yesterday for my 4 unit townhouse. It has commercial on ground. They said since I have commercial on ground I…
0
jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
designer by the hour
I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…
3
123carmen456
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts
Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…
0
123carmen456
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Old Wrought Iron Gates, Fence and Posts
Very old set of fence, gate and posts that came from an old Victorian house in the Bronx built in the 1880s. $700 for the…
0
jmsbiz06
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
designer by the hour
I am looking to renovate a brownstone that needs some work to modernize the design but doesn’t need a full gut. I am looking to…
0
xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
3
casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Tea Porch wall
Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…
1
xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
What to do with trash when whole neighborhood gets missed?
Looks like our whole area didn’t get trash or recycling service today. Are we supposed to just leave bags out on the sidewalk? Has anyone…
0
jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Painting Skylight Louvers and Removing Insulation
The skylight louvers over my property’s interior airshaft is stuffed with crumbling orange foam insulation. My roofer observed that the insulation was soaking in water…
0
casey.mullin
in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago
Tea Porch wall
Has anyone removed a partial brick wall at the rear of your home that separates your brownstone from the home next door? Some people call…
0
cynthiab
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Soundproofing the Garden Apt Ceiling
I just had this done after thinking about it for 6 years (and amazingly patient tenants finally moving out) and it is WONDERFUL. Its all…
5
costermieraia
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
pests - sealing up house?
so, we’re dealing with a persistent mouse situation, and have seen a rat or two in ours/neighbors back yards over the summer. we’ve had exterminators…
4
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.