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lastone
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
Selling wood mantle with built-in mirror from 1901 Crown Heights limestone
It’s been removed from the wall intact, as you can see from one of the pictures, and carefully disassembled without any damage for safe storage…
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logan.chapman
in General Discussion 3 years and 5 months ago
fix wood ceiling
wood ceiling(4×8 plywood sheets screwed to joists with 3″ screws). structurally sound. installed 14 years ago. spackling on seams looked awful. In 2018 paid a…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Sump pump sound
For the first few years, during heavy rains, we could hear our pump under our bed make a slurp and burp sound when it was…
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zogacpvmillwnihe
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Holiday Decorations
Hi! I am looking for someone to do lights/wreaths outside our brownstone in Park Slope. Does anyone have any recommendations?
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
ConEd Energy rebate & Contractor transparency
I worked with a contractor to remove a gas boiler system and install mini splits throughout my home. We agreed on a price and he…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Moisture barrier - retrofit
A friend of mine in Colombia, SA, has mold along the walls of her relatively newly built apartment. Is there any way to retrofit a…
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Putnamdenizen
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Waterproofing Old-style Skylight
10 years ago I had a new skylight installed, but the old-style, multi-pane, wire-glass, vented kind. A few years ago, I noticed leaking. When I…
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water-based polyurethane for wood floor
We have two bids for installing and finishing white oak floor (some herringbone, some not). Close in price. The contractor’s favorite wood installer is planning…
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frerunda
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
New Roof? Or repairable?
We bought our home 5 years ago, it had recently been remodeled with an extension, new roof and roof deck. We have had minor leaks…
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Razor's Mechanical
I’m looking to replace my HVAC system. The condenser and air handler are both nearly 30 years old and operate using R22, which is now…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Heat pump mini-split estimates
I have two estimates for the installation of a minisplit heat pump on the third (top) floor of my house. Our cockloft is insulated and…
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dthmpsn712
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for Cornice Re-Painting?
We have an 18-foot metal cornice, which is in great shape but got finished with the wrong paint by the original GC about 6 years…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Need for Maintenance
What are some typical signs that your Utility Systems (Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, Etc.) are in need of some maintenance?
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CHM
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
ISO chimney cap installer & forced heat duct cleaning
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations for a contractor to install chimney caps for my two roof chimneys. I don’t have any working fireplaces. I’m…
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familyhouse
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Curb alert bluestone
I put out some bluestone in front of my house plus some brick if anyone wants it. 66 Stanhope St. Between Central and Evergreen [793F7449-D297-4274-828A-77546BFCD2C4](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:t9mI:793f7449d2974274828a77546bfcd2c4.jpeg.jpg)
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Converting old radiators to electric
I’m considering heating systems for an old frame house. Has anyone converted cast-iron radiators to electric (for example, via the EcoRad company)? My contractor is…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
Landmark variance timeline question
We’re debating whether to ask for a variance from Landmarks. I’m wondering how long the process generally is. Has anyone been through the process? Thanks
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8104012
in General Discussion 3 years and 6 months ago
General Renovation Costs
Hello, I’m curious if people would like to share any stories and details of recent renovations. Specifically I’m looking for people who have done fairly…
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