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xistent

in Flooring 14 years and 2 months ago

Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation

We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood…

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NGBklyn

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 2 months ago

Recommendations on re-puttying and painting windows?

Our house has old wood windows. Some of the putty seems to be falling off. In addition, the windows need a paint job.  I’m worried…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

birkin

in Roofers 14 years and 2 months ago

Anyone have experince with Roofing contractor City Skyline Inc. and Kemper System

Has anyone hired City Skyline Inc. roofers?  Any feedback on the Kemper System.  Thanks!

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

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New Business of Greene Avenue

I see that Lockysmyths the hair salon has gone out of business on Greene and Cambridge. A new sign reads “Yoga Studio” – does anybody…

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greencat

in Masonry 14 years and 2 months ago

Street tree roots breaking sidewalk and into basement

A giant, beautiful tree in the front of our house is unfortunately breaking the sidewalk, causing water to pool on the sidewalk, and large amounts…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

gavolivia

in Architecture 14 years and 2 months ago

Affordable Architect Required for deck off Parlor Floor with Stairs down to garden.

Apologies if this has been answered many times already by the community, but I can’t seem to find it. As the title suggests, we wish…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

redwagon

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago

Help installing an apron-front kitchen sink

We’re renovating our kitchen and want to put in an apron front sink. Looking for someone with experience installing these and fitting them into a…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

calle3441

in Property Management 14 years and 2 months ago

Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building

Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated.   Many thanks!

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

hillel

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago

Sum pump? sidewalk water leaking to my basement through manhole and cracked bluestone!!

I have beautiful basement but it has been taking water on both sides lately. On the garden side I have a submerging pump that works…

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sunspot19

in Architecture 14 years and 2 months ago

Vinyl siding - remove and replace with wood or retain?

We are looking at a detached victorian farmhouse type property where the current owner a few years ago decided, rather than repainting and restoring the…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

roux42

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 2 months ago

Hang doors?

Hello!  We need some who can hang three doors in existing door frames.  I am purchasing three new Trustile doors (different sizes) to be hung…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

namahs

in General Contractors 14 years and 4 months ago

Basement mold removal

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e020f1749a76- A bit of background. The molded area is a small closed partition space at the back of the house. The area is about 10×10…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

guikazoid

in Roofers 14 years and 2 months ago

Verifying if a roofer is licensed & insured

Is there a website where I can check if a roofer is licensed and insured?  I thought the NYS Licensed Professions website would have this…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

stickerhappy

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 2 months ago

Lawyer specializing in rent stabilization and owner occupancy?

Any recs for a knowledgeable lawyer in the area of rent stabilization laws and proceedings? Thanks in advance!

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calle3441

in Property Management 14 years and 2 months ago

Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building

Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated.   Many thanks!

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well_pHed

in Cellar 14 years and 2 months ago

Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??

We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar.  Hard…

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mystiky

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 2 months ago

Waht type of duct tape do I need for my Gas Dryer?

I just had a friend visit my house, and when he saw my LG Gas dryer (model: DLGX2802L), he said to me “you have used…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

well_pHed

in Cellar 14 years and 2 months ago

Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??

We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar.  Hard…

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liz2

in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago

Public adjuster for insurance claim

Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…

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bobjohn

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 2 months ago

stone countertop on IKEA cabinets

Hi, I installed IKEA cabinets in my kitchen (and they look nice so far). I am going to order granite countertop. Do I need to…

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Updated 14 years and 2 months ago

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