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queensappraisal

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

contractor to build fence

Can anyone recommend a contractor to remove our existing fence and build a new wood fence?

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

xchx

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Tree for front stoop area

Anyone have any recommendations for a hardy tree or bush that would do well in a big planter in the front stoop area? I haven’t…

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Are Rigs on Facades Outlawed by DOB?

I need holes plugged in on my cornice, as we have carpenter bees, and the cornice repainted. Is it true that the DOB no longer…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

debbernst

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Engineered floors damage

Any recs for contractors or good floor company to fix this issue. Damage to engineered floors in a small area of room. Thanks!

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cambellara

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Mosquito Control in Brooklyn?

Hi all. Like most, the mosquitos in our backyard get bad. Anyone have any tips to help limit mosquitos that have worked? We’ve tried a…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Are Rigs on Facades Outlawed by DOB?

I need holes plugged in on my cornice, as we have carpenter bees, and the cornice repainted. Is it true that the DOB no longer…

0

homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

repair window screens

We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

kassie319

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Raccoon removal

Has anyone experience with dealing with and/ or removing racoons? I’ve spotted one walking the Verizon wires between Putnam and Jefferson backyards a couple of…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Security Gate lock hardware recommendations

We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Intercom

The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

bobjohn

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

repair window screens

We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

19th century window trim installation?

This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Security Gate lock hardware recommendations

We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…

0

arlenekriv

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

how to reinstall iron railing that broke off stone supports on stoop

My belly front, brick row house has a front stoop with iron railings that sit on stone supports. One of the railings broke off taking…

1

Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Intercom

The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?

0

xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

AC window unit rental / install company

With this current “heat wave” we’re getting a taste, for the first time, what our home will feel like in the summer heat without any…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

arlenekriv

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

how to reinstall iron railing that broke off stone supports on stoop

My belly front, brick row house has a front stoop with iron railings that sit on stone supports. One of the railings broke off taking…

0

Guest User | 0 secs ago

19th century window trim installation?

This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo…

0

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