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ericlewis

in General Discussion 2 months ago

How to identify leaky parts of an external brick wall?

I live in a large ~100 year old building with a brick facade. Multiple tenants in the building have leaks into their unit during rainstorms,…

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lourdesbernard

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Electric Panel Upgrade

I currently have two 100 Amp panels one for the rental and another for my home. I was told that my panel is overloaded though…

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MAC

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Gas furnace replacement

Can anyone give me a general estimate on a new gas furnace for a 3 family, four story brownstone, water/baseboard heating?

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diannemorales

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Sidewalk repairs

I am in need of a licensed contractor to repair the concrete sidewalk in front of my house. Has anyone done this and can recommend…

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roberts.boynton

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Pigeon Problems

Pigeons have begun roosting on the area just below our roof. I’m looking for someone who can install spikes or other obstacles to deter them.

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maurastar

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Parquet Floor Repairs

Looking for woodworker for small repairs to parquet floors. Any recommendations? thank you

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Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Mold Assessor Recommendation

i wish to recommend Alan if Inspectro.com for mold assessments. he was my instructor at a Continuing Ed class at Molloy College and i found…

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Brownstone Home Inspection

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Basement Humidity Levels

I took a class on mold last night with Molloy College Continuing Education. the mold instructor told us that cellar humidity should be kept at…

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opoddubnaya.bootsoft

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Roof gutter

I did not find Roof subforum, so it will be in General discussion. We have an original gutter. Large, copper, deep 12 inches. About a…

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felurian

in General Discussion 2 months ago

Moisture in front wall garden level

We have had persistent problems with paint bubbling and peeling off a section of the wall. I finally bought a moisture meter and the reading…

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