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deano
in Insulation 13 years and 10 months ago
In search of an Insulation contractor...
I’m in need of a firm who can apply spray foam insulation into some floors that are currently opened up. The catch is that it’s…
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ame_raleed
in Landscaping 13 years and 10 months ago
Moving One Pallet of Stone - Need recommendations!
I would like to move one pallet of stone from Brooklyn Heights to Crown Heights. I am looking for someone who can do it for…
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ednabuttercup
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
Noises - help! I'm going slowly insane
Hi everyone! We live near a supermarket. From 6 AM to midnight, they have A/C or something running that makes a very loud and constant…
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putnam
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
Will the Euro-drop impact real estate in Bed-Stuy?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb4f4ff8a510-.jpg Seems like a stretch to think how the trouble in Greece may lower the Euro and impact Bed-Stuy, but do you think it will?…
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srsmith77
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
Contemplating move to Crown Heights
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Crown Heights with our baby, but we are curious about what others think of the ‘hood. We…
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theoperadiva
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
No C of O and no I-Card - will we need to get a C of O before we'll be granted permits to renovate?
We’re buying a brownstone that needs a gut and we plan to do everything by the books. The house is listed for tax purposes as…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
How to remove old cabinet pulls?
Hello friends, I am replacing old cabinet pulls, but the previous owners painted the cabinets without removing the pulls first. They are now painted to…
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snappyglitter
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 10 months ago
Am I getting robbed here or what???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fb51319baf6e-.jpg I’m fuming over my latest electric bill. How can this possibly be??? Is everyone getting charges like this??? My “supply charges” come to $24.22.…
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poise
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
Permits for waterproofing foundation
My contractor proposes to waterproof my foundation. A trench wil be dug for this purpose. According to the DOB website, a trench 5 feet or…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 14 years ago
Identify This Desk???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f67e938711a7-.jpg Hi, Can anyone identify who makes this laptop desk? I found the picture but couldn’t find where it was from. Thanks for the help!
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greencat
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Unfinished Hickory floors?
Hi Brownstoners, I’m thinking about buying unfinished Hickory floors (there is a good deal at Lumber Liquidators), but I heard they are hard to sand…
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Goatcrapp
in Heating 13 years and 10 months ago
Cogeneration boilers
We’re contemplating making the move to gas, for our boiler. I can of course go with a straight conversion, or I can explore one of…
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AndrewLuke
in Zoning 13 years and 10 months ago
Buying a Residence in a Manufacturing zon
I keep seeing houses on my current quest that fall in M1 zones. First they were in East Williamsburg – now I am seeing them…
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arkachic
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years ago
Looking to rent out my apartment (that i own)- what should i require in a tenant?
My husband and I put an ad on craigslist this weekend to rent our apartment and to our surprise were flooded with responses. We already…
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poise
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
Permits for waterproofing foundation
My contractor proposes to waterproof my foundation. A trench wil be dug for this purpose. According to the DOB website, a trench 5 feet or…
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andersonwindow
in Security 13 years and 10 months ago
Basement window wells
If you’re thinking about remodeling your house then one aspect you should consider would be safety. After you’re done choosing new fabrics and matching colors…
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greencat
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Maple flooring?
Are there any particularly issues around Maple as a floor choice (vs. Oak for example)? (WIll be for a rental..) Many thanks! Catherine
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ednabuttercup
in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago
Noises - help! I'm going slowly insane
Hi everyone! We live near a supermarket. From 6 AM to midnight, they have A/C or something running that makes a very loud and constant…
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