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housepoor
in Renovation 2 weeks ago
Kitchen Island outlets
I am thinking about a large kitchen island – 3′ x 10′ – and wondered about the rules for electrical outlets. I read that the…
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irene11217
in Renovation 4 weeks ago
Roof coatings
I keep getting bombarded with ads for what looks like some sort of epoxy coating to pour onto flat roofs. Of course the ads look…
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facelessdoug
in Renovation 3 months ago
We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company
hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…
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allisoncon
in Renovation 4 months ago
Floor contractors?
Planning to get floors refinished and inlaid woodwork repaired before moving into a brownstone co-op. Looking for flooring contractors. TIA!
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humboldt
in Renovation 4 months ago
Exterior Painters
I’d like to get an estimate for painting the woodwork on my small brick house in the LES. Does anyone have any recs on good…
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countrymouse
in Renovation 4 months ago
Carpenter to make trash bin shed?
Looking for someone to build a simple, modern shed for the trash bins out of cedar. Any recommendations?
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felurian
in Renovation 4 months ago
Removal of small part of wall?
We would like to open up the small room that sits above the vestibule. We’ve seen this is very common in a lot of original…
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cmtribull
in Renovation 6 months ago
Check on trim carpentry pricing
Hi! I’m renovating a 1 floor house in queens that’s about 1200 square feet. I’m doing a craftsman style with thick door and window mouldings,…
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dindy
in Renovation 6 months ago
terrazzo floor
Does anyone know a terrazzo installer that has samples you can see ? I am looking to do custom, possibly with shells, but would like…
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bk123
in Renovation 6 months ago
Building Materials
I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources
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stevenchurch
in Renovation 7 months ago
Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone
We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…
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cupotea
in Renovation 7 months ago
Glass for Brownstone Doors
Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?
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oliver_nyc
in Renovation 8 months ago
drywall work recommendation
hi – does anyone have a recommendation for someone reasonably affordable to do some simple drywall work (removal of some pieces to inspect area underneath…
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citizenjane
in Renovation 8 months ago
ISO help to replace a basement door
Dear neighbors, Due to moisture and bugs coming in through the door in our basement which leads to the old coal chute to our front…
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claudiasaunders11
in Renovation 1 year and 2 months ago
handyman
handyman recommendations
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brooklynbemused
in Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Yet another ductless split AC question
Hi all I keep trying to live without AC on the parlor floor, but this year is tougher than usual! I got a quote for…
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sphil305
in Renovation 11 months ago
separate meter for water
I plan to gut renovate an entire multi-family property. Is it possible to get a separate water meter and boiler for each legal apartment in…
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sphil305
in Renovation 10 months ago
installing Tesla Universal Wall Connector Level 2 Hardwired Electric
Does anyone have a good experience with someone that can install a Tesla Wall Connector? I am looking for recommendations for professionals or companies that…
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