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in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Elevated paver patio over large stump
I’m having a giant poplar tree removed from my backyard right now. It will cost additional $$$ to remove the stump completely. Is it possible…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contractors on site
Hoping someone could help me with this. I’m in the beginning stages of a renovation and could us some expertise. I’m renovating the interior and…
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terry
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Closing out old Schnall Alt-1 plan while removing the request to change CoO from
3 to 2-Family
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terry
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Closing out old Schnall Alt-1 plan while removing the request to change CoO from
3 to 2-Family
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Amym718
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Insect burrowing into sidewalk by gate post near stoop
We’ve got two holes in the ground and a mound of dug up sandy material. Photographed one of the little diggers, and it appears to…
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stickerhappy
in Heating and Cooling 4 years and 3 months ago
Boiler seems empty, not sure why?
So I usually flush the rusty water out of the gas boiler once a month or so, just run it until it’s clear. I went…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Backyard Cleanup
Hi all, We’d like to cleanup our backyard by removing all existing plants and dirt, and power wash the ground. No need to change landscape.…
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in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Limestone Facade Cleaning & Minor Restoration
Hi, I’m looking for advice on limestone cleaning/restoration. I’ve gotten a few quotes and a few have been astronomical. I just undertaken a huge renovation…
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in Doors & Windows 4 years and 3 months ago
Painting/Weatherproofing External Wood Window Frames
First time poster here — we are buying a coop in Park Slope, not landmarked, and it has old wood windows. The frames/casing (the part…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Best primer and paint for exterior front entry doors?
Its time to repaint our exterior front doors. Anyone have any suggestions for a good exterior grade primer and paint brand/type for this project?
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Arkady
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Whole house dehumidifier
Any suggestions about efficacy of whole house dehumidifiers? I have central air but have to run it too cold for my comfort in order to…
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homely
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Legal Fees for License Agreement
Major construction next door needing to encroach on my property. What is a fair hourly rate for an attorney to negotiate the license agreement? Yes,…
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homely
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Legal Fees for License Agreement
Major construction next door needing to encroach on my property. What is a fair hourly rate for an attorney to negotiate the license agreement? Yes,…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Bathroom closet door-Wood or MDF
I’m remodeling a bathroom in my brownstone and expanding an existing linen closet. I’ve talked to two different well-established wood/door companies. One recommended wood doors…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk violation - city repair or contractor?
Hi! We live in a 3-family brownstone with an old bluestone sidewalk and just got a violation from the city for several sections. We are…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Asbestos inspection
I’ve received one quote for 700-1500 and another for 3300-4550. Is there any reason not to use the low cost provider? Are there credentials I…
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in General Discussion 4 years and 3 months ago
Farrow & Ball paint with Benjamin Moore Primer?
Hi all – is it ok to use a non-F&B primer with F&B paints? We had specified F&B paints with our team, but just noticed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
leveling and restoring sagging floors - contractor recommendations?
hi all. My parlor floor has about a 1-2” sag in the middle, and I want to level them and KEEP the original floor (they…
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