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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Interlux lead blocking primer - free
Like 3/4 gallon. I am in 11379 but will be working on vandi and driving between home and there for the next week. Reach me…
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ysabil
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Ballpark current cost estimates to redo a brownstone facade?
Park Slope 18′ wide 3 story brownstone, non-landmarked district, facade is apparently the original brownstone material (not the colored cement) but it has had multiple…
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mzaman718
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Historical Windows of NY, Inc
Hello Everyone, I want to introduce myself to everyone, I’m an Architectural Window Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the industry; from townhouses…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
dob super intendent for hire
daily visit keeping log books up to date safety checks coordination with gc so job site stays open without violetions info.mattsch@gmail.com 9179749277 matt
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amt230
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Testing newly installed electric radiant floors
Hi all – you may remember me from recent threads about the end of my reno project. Well, the latest unfortunate surprise is that at…
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charles.mileski
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Sound Experts - Condo Conversions
Would anyone be able to recommend sound experts with a specialty in condo conversions? I am on the board of a 4-unit condo trying to…
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greenbanc
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Security systems in Brooklyn
I have had an ADT security system for 10 years. I am very dissatisfied with their customer service. Interminable waits on hold, reps who don’t…
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ladysakki61
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Range Hood and External Blower
I have an existing range hood and external blower I need to replace with new ones. Can anyone recommend someone for the job. The appliance…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Screens for casement windows that open in
Our GC is finally installing the 8 Ikon casement windows we bought a year ago. We need screens that fit on the outside, since the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Repointing recs for limestone brick? And what kind of mortar to use?
We need to repoint the top 1/3 of our facade (see photo). The bricks are whitish in color, not regular bricks. Cornice also needs to…
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amt230
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Navigating the End of a Renovation
I’m happy to report I’m coming to the end of our year-long partial gut renovation. We’ve learned a lot and confirmed they are more expensive,…
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rj23
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Structural Contractor recommendation?
Inspection found a cracked support column in the cellar of our townhouse. Our inspector recommends that we work with a structural contractor rather than an…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Backyard concrete or pavers
Can anyone recommend someone to remove old broken concrete and replace it with either new concrete or pavers
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Free studs
Would anyone like studs from a house built in 1901? They are in Greenpoint, currently in the cellar. Email hubbard at matrixeditions.com or text 607…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Free studs
Would anyone like studs from a house built in 1901? They are in Greenpoint, currently in the cellar. Email hubbard at matrixeditions.com or text 607…
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slleiter
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Landscaper / Gardner for Japanese Knotweed
We recently found Japanese knotweed in our backyard garden and tried clipping it back and using roundup, however it has come back. Would love to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stove Conversion From Gas to Electric
What is the best sequence of steps to convert from gas to electric? I got the electrical scope in place and want to take care…
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akhtz708
in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago
Insurance Premiums
We have Chubb for home insurance which has been great in terms of coverage, however this year they had somebody increase the replacement value of…
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