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NeoGrec
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Replacing a hot water heater
Our A.O. Smith HW heater is long past its natural lifespan. Any tips for replacement? This is for a 2-family house, but with only 3…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a steel fabricator to create something similar, any recommendations?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood Beam
We have a huge, original wood beam in the basement of our 1899 Brooklyn brownstone. It’s actually 2 beams, 20 ft each sitting end-to-end running…
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danturner
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Great mason and stucco person-Anthony Bauer
Hello, all, I discovered Anthony Bauer (A&A Innovative) through recommendations on this site and wanted to add my experience. He just finished building a stone…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Renovation cost estimate
I’m considering submitting an offer on a property in Brooklyn in need of extensive renovation (little, if any, structural). I’d like to get an informed…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor wants to pave shared driveway
I share a driveway with my neighbor. Her entire yard is paved, front and back. Her backyard doesn’t drain well so she sweeps it out…
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monaco
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Cellar waterproofing and renovation
Anyone waterproof their brownstone cellar? Can you recommend a contractor and insight into costs for: 1. Cellar floor: Capillary break, Water vapor, Concrete slab and…
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bryanbulger
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
New Damp Patches on the Basement Floor
We have been in our brownstone for 7 years. I have recently noticed a patch of damp on the floor and coming up the wall…
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greenworks
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Rec sought: Marvin brick to brick install only a few windows
We need to replace a few windows brick to brick with Marvin Ultimates (non-Landmark/Cypress Hills). I’ve seen the recs here a ton of times but…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
tree guards
Hi everyone, Our block association recently found out that the tree guards rule has changed and now the city only provides them for newly planted…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Where to buy American blue stone?
There seems to be a big difference between blue stone that is locally made to the one made in China. Does anyone know where we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need to put 220 V electric up to top of one family brownstone for new dryer
Can anyone recommend an electrician that can channel through the old walls up 4 floors from our basement to the top where the new Miele…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
tree guards
Hi everyone, Our block association recently found out that the tree guards rule has changed and now the city only provides them for newly planted…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Repurposed wood cladding for backyard walls
I’m interested in covering the stucco walls, that frame my backyard, with wood paneling. I’m picturing using planks from pallets or something similar. What are…
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bryanbulger
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
New Damp Patches on the Basement Floor
We have been in our brownstone for 7 years. I have recently noticed a patch of damp on the floor and coming up the wall…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor wants to pave shared driveway
I share a driveway with my neighbor. Her entire yard is paved, front and back. Her backyard doesn’t drain well so she sweeps it out…
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dindy
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Exterior painting
I am looking for a recommendation for someone to paint (and scrape) the cornice/soffit on my brick carriage house. I had happily engaged “Taz”, who…
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lisalkarp
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Do we need a new boiler?
I live in a 90-year-old, 8-unit limestone building with an “ancient” boiler. It seems to be working OK but we refinanced recently and have money…
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