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Are IKEA sinks/vanities to NY code?
We are planning on having IKEA sinks and vanities in 2 of our bathrooms… The sinks come with PVC traps that fit nicely into the…
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ps158
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
disconnecting gas dryer for repair
Our gas dryer needs to be repaired. The service company came yesterday with the new ordered part, but then stated they could not repair the…
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Oil Tank Leak?
We recently had a very smelly oil delivery. A quick look revealed some oil may have oozed out from the coupling where the oil pipe…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Insurance Agency
Asking for a friend: We renewed our homeowners’ policy with the Brownstone Agency. our agency for the past 45 years. We recently (June) sent in…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Insurance Agency
Asking for a friend: We renewed our homeowners’ policy with the Brownstone Agency. our agency for the past 45 years. We recently (June) sent in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Portable air conditioner is it worth?
Who has a mobile air conditioner, share, pls, feelings, is it worth buying it? I’m interested in reliability, efficiency and noise level. While stopping at…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Fallen Cornice & Scaffolding
75% of my wooden cornice fell off this morning after the storm. The contractor (I found him on this forum) that wants to replace the…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Redoing rear extension
We have a small rear extension (about 10 x 10) that needs an overhaul and insulating. Wondering if anyone who has done a similar project…
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midnite_oil
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Need a mason to patch repointing on an exterior cinderblock wall.
The wall is accessible through our courtyard and only 10’ high, and 20’ wide. I already have a ladder. No need for a scaffolding. Looking…
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midnite_oil
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Need a mason to patch repointing on an exterior cinderblock wall.
The wall is accessible through our courtyard and only 10’ high, and 20’ wide. I already have a ladder. No need for a scaffolding. Looking…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
NEW WINDOWS
Hi – my windows are over 30 yr old vinyl windows that need to be replaced- I’m looking for a recommendation on new not expensive…
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Oil Tank Leak?
We recently had a very smelly oil delivery. A quick look revealed some oil may have oozed out from the coupling where the oil pipe…
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danm
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Brownstone Stairs Refurbish
Hi All, We need to have our stairs redone. Does anyone have a brownstone repair company that they like? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Amym718
in General Discussion 7 years and 2 months ago
Lennox ductless mini, anyone?
A local HVAC firm working with Lowe’s is using Lennox equipment for ductless mini-split installations. Tempting, because it’s backed by a 12-year warranty on machinery…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Park Slope Bathroom Renovation Specialist
Hello. I am looking to do a bathroom renovation in Park Slope. I DO NOT want a GC who will simply sub this out. Instead,…
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adobera80
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Boston Ivy on brownstone?
Want to grow Boston Ivy up the side of our house to cover the brick which makes up one side of an alley facing a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Heating and Radiator
Does anyone have an excellent and licensed plumber that specializes in heating/ radiators. My husband and i recently underwent a huge renovation but we had…
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whalien
in General Discussion 5 years and 1 month ago
Mentally unstable neighbor
Our next door neighbor has been battling a number of mental health related issues. He’s been in and out of various psych wards, most recently…
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