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chrispetriplumbing
in Heating and Cooling 3 days ago
HVAC Cleanings
How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…
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umanish
in Plumbing 1 day ago
What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance
We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…
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marienoble
in Plumbing 1 day ago
Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat
We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…
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aanunkor
in Decks and Porches 3 days ago
Interlocking Deck Tiles over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky. To remedy this, I’m…
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facelessdoug
in Renovation 1 month 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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annissa12
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 3 months ago
Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling
I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…
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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 3 days ago
Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale
7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/
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aanunkor
in General Discussion 4 days ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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slopester
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Stonemason & cement work - in front of house & sidewalk
Hey All – can anyone refer a trusted stonemason/person who works with cement? I need the front area within my gate redone, as well as…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 4 weeks ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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john.sterling
in Garden 1 weeks ago
Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone
Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…
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umanish
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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frankt
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Flat Roof Maintenance Question
The asphalt roof was installed on my rowhouse around 10/11 years ago. 4 years ago, I had fascia board and aluminum casing placed over the…
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rclnz
in Insurance 3 weeks ago
National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection
I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Architectural Salvage 1 month ago
I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar
Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?
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CGDad
in Construction 11 years and 9 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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