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joekinde
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Action Over Coverage?
What is action over coverage? And has anyone used a contractor with this policy coverage? I’m looking to have my facade re-do and my insurance…
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ko.michele
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Wildly different roofing estimates
I recently got 2 roofing estimates and they are wildly different. It’s for a detached townhouse in Brooklyn with a main pitched shingle roof, a…
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riis10
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Fire escape ladder?
Hi all- Looking to install a metal ladder to the roof on the outside of our building. Any recommendations or ideas? Many thanks!
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Solar Panels ?
Has anyone had experience, advice, thoughts about solar panels for their brownstone? Starting to explore options…
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jessyjessyjessy
in Renovation 8 years and 10 months ago
Modular Pre-fab room
Hi there- We have a very drafty mudroom on our ground floor, making it pretty much unusable. I see many beautiful pre-fab rooms on the…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Schnall update
Anyone has any advice for Schnall clients with open permits? I was told someone was going to supersede his jobs, but last I spoke to…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Where to get Bison pavers in NYC?
Are there any local stores in NYC where we can buy Bison decking and pedestals? All I see are online retailers, and we need to…
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AdamDahill
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Best paint for heat riser?
What paint is best for heat riser? Does original paint need to be scraped off?
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Split unit a/c repair & maintenance
I’m looking for a reliable person to fix some possible leaks in our split unit system. Does anyone have recommendations? The person I used (and…
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Landlord1
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Escavation/Underpinning contractor for house in Gowanus, Brooklyn
Looking for a contractor (with engineer) to underpin my basement wall foundations and build a cellar. Any name welcome.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Help wanted: shop for salvage/restoration?
We’re embarking on a townhouse renovation. We love reclaimed wood, tub, sinks, lighting fixtures, etc. But we both work, have two small kids, and little…
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brownstonelover
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 10 months ago
Do Not Purchase Hardware from Vintage Hardware & Lighting
I purchased a super expensive Front Entry door set that looked gorgeous and cost a fortune on their website. When it arrived I was shocked…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Bill at Circular Stairs contact information?
Can anybody share Bill’s contact information? The number listed here isn’t working! Also, if you have anybody else you could recommend to build a basic…
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msstarla8
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Lawn care recommendations
I am looking for someone who can cut/treat my small patch of grass and my little flower bed, Does anyone have any recommendations?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
professional engineer for TR1/TR8
Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a professional engineer. I was working with someone who has had his DOB privileges revoked, and their office…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
how the anode in the water heater looks like
since we got our water heater 8 years ago, I asked myself how the anode looks like and i it is happy. Today I had…
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AdamDahill
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Refinish inside door
Suggestions on how to make the *inside* of apt entry door to look industrial. Would like some sort of unpainted metal look.
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AdamDahill
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Wood floor wax problem
I applied wood finisher product on the floor. It is very blotchy and sticky. How do I remove this?
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