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evesieg
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Source for Used Metal doors?
HI there, Does anyone know where I can get used or discounted industrial metal doors in brooklyn?
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likemike
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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likemike
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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anon552
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen Design and Build Experiences: Please recommend a company based upon your experience
About to do a gut kitchen renovation predicted to be in the $50-60k range. Would like one company to handle job from design to demo…
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StuyMom
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Getting rid of backyard dirt
After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…
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africangirl
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
Is it true that you do not need a reason to evict a tenant if you own a 2-family house?
Is this a true statement? If you own a 2-family house, you do not need a reason to evict a tenant. I have the most…
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empathie00
in Expeditors 13 years and 10 months ago
Reasonable cost for expediter?
Hi all, Just wondering if the estimate our architect has given us for an expediter is reasonable. We’re renovating a 4-story SRO and turning it…
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JGP
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 10 months ago
96 Rockwell
Does anyone have any experience negotiating with the sponsor at 96 Rockwell Place? Considering an apartment there but like to get a sense of what…
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kiki
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?
I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.
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jbanks
in Inspection 13 years and 10 months ago
Ditmas park houses.
we are lifetime apartment dwellers and are looking into a house in ditmas park, is there a short list of questions/observations anyone can recommend when…
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JeremyL
in Landscaping 13 years and 10 months ago
Seeking source of salvage/scrap bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/pavers
Hi, I’m looking for a source for extra bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/cobblestones/pavers or any other stone odds and ends. I have a walkway adjacent to my driveway that’s…
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dittoburg
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
hearthstone
What are people’s opinions on the best material to use as a hearthstone?
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kim4
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 10 months ago
"Floating" Deck - A Furniture or Need a Permit?
I am looking into building a deck in my yard but I am not sure if I need a permit for this or not. I…
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jaytee
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
plumbing violation
I need to resolve a violation I got for some work I had done on my house without getting a permit. The plumber who did…
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brooklynexpediter
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 10 months ago
DOB Update 06-22-2011
DOB Brooklyn has extended same day review to 5 examiners instead of the usual 2\. Upside: More staff less wait. Downside: Some of the examiners…
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Attention2detail
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Rec's for install of Wood entry door needed?
Have a custom order wood entry door that I ordered and need it installed. Anyone deal with a company/person that did great work? If so…
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spaceaddict
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
How Safe is the Area of Kingston Subway Stop?
I am planning to purchase a property on the south side of Kingston around 5 blocks. Newcomer to the area. Is it safe to walk…
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chriswilson23
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Budget Cost for a 3rd Floor Addition
Hi Guys,What might the budget range be to add a 3rd floor addition on 14′ x 30′ building?The wife and I are considering purchasing a…
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