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debbernst
in Renovation 4 years and 6 months ago
Soundproofing multi family home
Hello! So glad there’s this resource. I’ve searched through the forums and whilst I’ve seen a lot of tips advice ref soundproofing, I’m looking for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Weighing Design-Build vs traditional architect...?
Long time lurker, first time poster so go easy on me 🙂 Purchased a really lovely neo-grec in Bed Stuy recently. It’s in pretty great…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 4 years and 7 months ago
Grout?
Hi all, I need to buy grey grout for my bathroom remodel. Looks like epoxy is the way to go. Can anyone recommend a good…
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cdix999
in Renovation 4 years and 7 months ago
Renovations That Do Not Fix Existing Code Violations
Hi all, First time homeowner who went straight for a landmarked rowhouse, built in the early 1900s. We’re about to gut renovate one of three…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 8 months ago
Any tips on selling used appliances before a gut?
I am imminently closing on a house and plan to gut renovate it. There are some relatively new kitchen appliances that seem like a waste…
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amilograno
in Renovation 4 years and 8 months ago
Help needed to improve curb appeal for my new house!
We just bought this house and appreciate your advise on top 3-5 things we need to improve curb appeal – exterior paint, roof, etc. [IMG_20210206_123446148](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:nwZv:img_20210206_123446148.jpg.jpg)…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 8 months ago
Gas or Electric source for hydronic Radiant Heat?
Hi All, I am finalizing plans for a gut renovation for a fully detached three-story plus basement townhouse. My architect is recommending electricity as the…
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InBklyn76
in Renovation 4 years and 8 months ago
Builders Risk/Hazard Insurance Recommendations?
Hi there – I am in the process of (fingers crossed) closing on a townhouse property that will undergo a major gut rehab. I am…
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anne_shaner
in Renovation 4 years and 9 months ago
Need architect and contractor recommendations for BK brownstone renovation
We are planning on renovating our 4-story brownstone this year, moving up from the bottom duplex (garden/parlor) to live on the top three floors. We’d…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 4 years and 9 months ago
Design-minded contractor?
Hi there, I’m about to close on a single-family house that needs some renovations, but not a gut renovation. The project feels big for us,…
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markwalker
in Renovation 4 years and 10 months ago
Ugh.... my contractor has COVID. We are wondering now what would be the best way
to go. We stopped work for the holidays thank goodness and so he has not been in our house for at least 6 weeks. We…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 4 years and 10 months ago
Paint for common hallway?
We are considering painting our common hallway i . I’ve heard some say paint it eggshell so it can be cleaned but that is harder…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Living Room Built-In Help
I’m looking for a maker/designer to work with on a living room built-in across a long empty wall: mantel + decorative fireplace at center and…
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schmona
in Renovation 5 years ago
Crumbling plaster basement ceiling
My basement has a sheet metal ceiling which is under an older plaster/mesh ceiling. The plaster is so old it’s crumbling and anywhere there are…
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tag482
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Ditmas Park Stairs / Repairs Needed
The 16 stairs from the 1st floor to the 2nd need some work. The small solid crown molding, that hold the nose of the treads…
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jonahbenton
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Experience with paper composite countertops?
Has anybody installed a paper composite countertop (in a kitchen or elsewhere)? Richlite and Paperstone are two brands I’ve heard about. In my case, it…
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nathanjoe755
in Renovation 5 years and 1 month ago
Exposed brick sealing?
Hello, new here and, also, a new home/condo owner. I removed some drywall the other day from the cellar “office”. What I thought was going…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
SELLING - Kohler Kitchen Sink - Brand New
Cairn Undermount Neoroc Composite 27.5 in. Single Bowl Kitchen Sink in Matte White. Still in the box! Specs below. Pick up only (Clinton Hill)! $350.…
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