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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Does anybody have a 32 foot extension ladder they would care to sell?

Hello: if anyone has or knows anyone who has a 32 foot extension ladder they wish to sell, i am interested. it must be in…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 11 months ago

Does anybody have a 32 foot extension ladder they would care to sell?

Hello: if anyone has or knows anyone who has a 32 foot extension ladder they wish to sell, i am interested. it must be in…

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debbernst

in General Discussion 2 years ago

replacing lock and keys in multi family home

hello anyone had experience with replacing lock and keys on doors and/or adding a smart lock instead for people to enter (can be erased and…

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Updated 1 year and 11 months ago

Tucker

in General Discussion 2 years 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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ixmfrteyhywobz

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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ahnyst.smalls

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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jrs84o

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

irinamikhail1

in General Discussion 2 years 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).…

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Updated 2 years ago

thewinduprobot

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

thewinduprobot

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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jmsbiz06

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

123carmen456

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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123carmen456

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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jmsbiz06

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

casey.mullin

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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jrs84o

in General Discussion 2 years 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 2 years 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…

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cynthiab

in General Discussion 2 years 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…

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Updated 2 years ago

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