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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 4 years and 2 months ago
neighbor's tree-HELP!!!
I have a doozy of a tree problem. The next door neighbors do not keep up the property at all. Three years ago a birch…
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byznocukbqmao
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 1 month ago
Wood Kitchen Cabinet - shelf sagging
We just had new wood kitchen cabinets installed with adjustable shelves that mount on top of four flat pins at each corner. The cabinets are…
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jnfcqdxquz
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Metal deck contractor suggestions?
Hi All, I’m looking to get a back yard deck installed in my Brooklyn home. Probably needs to be metal (or other “non-combustible” material) because…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Boiler repair question
If I need to replace cast iron sections of a boiler (over 350,000BTU) is that “ordinary plumbing work” or does it require a permit? DOB…
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byznocukbqmao
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 1 month ago
Wood Kitchen Cabinet - shelf sagging
We just had new wood kitchen cabinets installed with adjustable shelves that mount on top of four flat pins at each corner. The cabinets are…
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lhjsxzuwfgwyol
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Senior Housing
How do I submit my name for senior housing lottery
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NewOwner
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
recommendations for small space architects?
We have a two bedroom one bath that we need to convert into a three bed, 1.5 bath. Looking for an architect who is really…
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susan.scottker
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Wooden deck on home in Brooklyn
I saw a 2 family home with a wooden deck with a wooden staircase down to the garden and I assume it is not legal.…
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jmpctzhsdzp
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Cast Iron Radiators
We are changing over to an all electric system and removing our radiators. Is anyone interested in them?
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone know how to undo these types of hinges?
I want to strip some doors but all have these hinges that I cannot figure out how to disassemble. Does anyone have experience with these?…
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wzszsekcntvhli
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
I have a Basement Mystery for Engineers, Architects, Builders, Contractors
I recently discovered the basement floor has been raised over 6 inches. This is a mystery to me. The last step on the rear staircase…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Lochinvar Presentation
Our company is hosting a presentation from Representatives of Lochinvar on new updates they have made they believe will be well suited for metropolitan areas…
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marianna.wiebicke
in Bath & Kitchen 4 years and 1 month ago
How do I clean this “sticky” dust off my ceiling fan?
I moved into an apartment and the fan is close to the kitchen. There’s dust on the blades of the fan but if I spray…
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nathaniel 123
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Townhouse movers equipped with a crane in NYC?
We are planning a move soon and occupy the top two floors of a five story townhouse. We will need to pop out a living…
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brendaisastarr
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Fence hight-
I live in a semidetached house in bay ridge. My yard is four feet below the shared property line from our neighbors. The three neighbors…
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marianna.wiebicke
in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 1 month ago
Ceiling fan for 7 ft. ceiling
I have 7 ft ceilings in two bedrooms in my house. The rooms never cool enough during the summer. I was thinking a simple solution…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
first-time landlord considering medium-term rentals (more than 30 days)
I’d love some advice from others who’ve done this. We own a two-family townhouse. The rental unit is on the first floor. We are thinking…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR HURRICANE IDA FEMA ASSISTANCE IS NOVEMBER 5.
Though we may be covered by insurance, a big thank you to ceci for pointing me in this direction.
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