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Skateboard half pipe
The new owner who is renovating the house next to mine is constructing one in his backyard. Obviously I am very concerned about noise. Is…
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louisahml
in Renovation 5 years and 10 months ago
New light fixture, old gas pipe and plaster molding
Hi all, I know this has come up before but the discussions were closed and the answers didn’t directly answer my questions. I purchased a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hallway renovations - sloppy job?
Hi. We are looking for a community point of view on construction work that was done in our brownstone hallway. Among other things the contractor…
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decoart
in Renovation 5 years and 11 months ago
Doorbell / Intercom system for 3-family home in Brooklyn
I’m renovating a 3-family home and I’d like to start thinking about running a doorbell or intercom system. Does anyone have any experience with a…
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amanda.lynn3
in Renovation 5 years and 11 months ago
Stairway-turned-Closet organization ideas?
Hello, we live in the garden level of a townhouse in Brooklyn, and the stairs that used to lead to the parlor floor have been…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood Restoration
We’re looking for someone to help us restore some original wood features in our ca. 1900 Park Slope flat, including the apartment’s interior front door…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Finding Home Decor Blog
Hi people! I just bought a house and I’m wanting to know if anybody knows of any good home beautifying blogs or websites. Actually, I’m…
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ieamvtoclhdpm
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
TRIBECA GIVE BACK
After practicing architecture from our Tribeca storefront for 20 years, we would like to share our knowledge with downtown settlers and new comers that may…
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williamandrewcoffey
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
Oil Tank and Concrete Removal
I understand the first step is hiring X-ray services to locate the tank…but is this necessary if I plan to have the concrete removed from…
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smileyface
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
Losing faith in Contractor
Hi — I’ve been in a reno for about a year and it feels the closer to completion the less progress I’ve seen. Stupid mistakes…
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theklahy
in Renovation 6 years and 2 months ago
Reliable and reasonably-priced electrician that I wanted to recommend
I know it is hard to find good tradespeople in NYC and so I would like to recommend an electrician who has helped us at…
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louisahml
in Renovation 6 years and 2 months ago
Seeking pocket door and front doors
Hi all. Seeking a pocket door for the parlor floor measuring 36”x102”. In addition, I’m also looking for front double doors. The opening measures 54”…
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samiuwilliams
in Renovation 6 years and 2 months ago
Fort Greene Small Basement Dig Out or Excavation
Hello! I recently bought a ground floor apartment in a coop on Lafayette in Fort Greene. It’s in a 1930s building that was constructed with…
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encarnacionroger
in Renovation 6 years and 2 months ago
Walls with decades of layers of paint - scrape/sand/patch/paint or skim coat?
We’re renovating an apt that has layer upon layer of paint on the walls. In some rooms there is even paint OVER woven wallpaper (whyyyy???).…
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encarnacionroger
in Renovation 6 years and 2 months ago
Planning Co-op Apt Renovations BEFORE Closing
Hi all, We’re in the midst of planning for some mid-scale apartment renovations on a co-op that we’re in contract on in PLG. We would…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Recommendation for someone to help file for very small alteration
We need to move an 8′ wide wall between bedrooms about 5 feet over to make the two rooms more equal in size. It has…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is the fireplace hearth structural?
I’m doing a reno and would like to removed the raised hearth on my fireplace on the 2nd floor to make the flooring even. However,…
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nicolemull
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
ISO recommendation for closed cell insulation installers
We have an extension and are looking for best insulation for 2 walls and roof (below outdoor patio). Anyone have a good experience with closed…
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