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debbernst
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor garden adversely impacting mine
Hello I have a home that shares walls with two properties (one on either side) one neighbor’s garden is completely overgrown to plants/weeds over 5…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 2 years and 9 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
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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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Stoop repair :: Below stoop repair
Anyone who has experience with this ? Shall the entrance area below the stoops and the crawlspace below the stoops be waterproofed ? or is…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Stoop repair :: Below stoop repair
Anyone who has experience with this ? Shall the entrance area below the stoops and the crawlspace below the stoops be waterproofed ? or is…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago
bicycle front yard locking solutions?
I was wondering if there are any local sources for bike racks, specifically the a kind of metal tube ‘loop’ that can be mounted to…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Roofing Approach
The top floor of my brownstone appears to have a sagging beam at the ceiling. Should I call a roofer or a contractor? And… do…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Roofing Approach
The top floor of my brownstone appears to have a sagging beam at the ceiling. Should I call a roofer or a contractor? And… do…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Cornice Repair - Recommendation needed
Hello All, We are looking for someone with expertise for our cornice repair. We have a very simple cornice, i would almost call it more…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Front of house cleaning etiquette / rules
Going through my first spring in the townhouse, and noticed how much dust and how many pollen pods (which I believe are the “catkins” according…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baschnagel Brothers - slate and sheet metal roofing - copper gutters
I posted here awhile ago seeking recommendations for a slate and sheet metal roofing specialist. After speaking to a number of the professionals in expensive,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baschnagel Brothers - slate and sheet metal roofing - copper gutters
I posted here awhile ago seeking recommendations for a slate and sheet metal roofing specialist. After speaking to a number of the professionals in expensive,…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Leaking Roof
I am renovating my brownstone and my contractor rarely shows up. His plumber was onsite working on and noticed a massive leak from the roof…
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jon.mez1
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Cornice Repair - Recommendation needed
Hello All, We are looking for someone with expertise for our cornice repair. We have a very simple cornice, i would almost call it more…
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QueenAnne
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Leaking Roof
I am renovating my brownstone and my contractor rarely shows up. His plumber was onsite working on and noticed a massive leak from the roof…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Gas fired boilers
There is still a place for installing gas boilers…. A recent installation [09829C4D-D9FF-408F-935E-6D87AE03A776](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xMb9:09829c4dd9ff408f935e6d87ae03a776.jpeg.jpg) [3968E40F-AD34-4750-8AA6-69C3126DF525](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:wCwV:3968e40fad3447508aa669c3126df525.jpeg.jpg)
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nirnur
in General Discussion 4 years and 8 months ago
Heat Pump Water Heater in
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khushksaali
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Anyone done a roof addition?
Hey everyone, Was wondering if any of you have added another floor? What was your experience, the cost? I’d be doing this on an already…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know if one of these driveway/garage awnings needs permits?
It’d be installed attached to the building and then bolted down to a concrete driveway, almost exactly as shown here. Not sure how this is…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 2 years and 10 months ago
Wood Panel(exterior)
[Facade 3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:dgny:facade3.jpg.jpg) We are trying to rejuvenate our facade, the wood panels. We’d like to keep the same look, same color. The painting company suggests…
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