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chemosphere
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Grading the yard
I’m grading my yard. Conventional wisdom seems to be to grade it away from the house so water doesn’t seep into the foundation. But wouldn’t…
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NorthSleeper
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Under stoop organization
Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…
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NorthSleeper
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Under stoop organization
Our under-the-stoop area is a jumbled mess of bikes, sports equipment and household equipment like brooms, bag of meltaway etc. I’m looking for some good…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Contractor for attic renovation
Any contractor recommendations for a relatively straightforward project? Most of the work will be hanging insulation and drywall. Thanks!
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anotherposter
in Heating and Cooling 9 years ago
HVAC company for regular maintenance
I’ve been using ALL for a few years and while I think they are fine, the cost has gone up and I’d like to compare…
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matthewhickey06
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Roof Deck
I’m looking to build a new roof deck on a brownstone in BK. Any recommendations for a company that would do the deign and building…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Parking in Backyard
I share a common driveway with about 10 other homeowners. The driveway provides Backyard and garage access for the homeowners. My backyard is concrete and…
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Arkady
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Gas installations
It’s against the law in NYC for anyone to install a gas appliance who isn’t licensed. Home Depot & Lowe’s offer the service but when…
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Suzanne
in Appliances 13 years and 7 months ago
who can install a gas range?
I’m replacing the gas range in the apartment I just bought (Brooklyn). Who in the world do I hire to do the installation? A…. what? I…
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sussler
in General Discussion 9 years ago
flash flood in basement
when theres a flash flood I get a surge of sewer runoff in basement which then recedes anyone resolve a problem like this yesterday I…
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pervizkyazimov01
in General Discussion 9 years ago
In Search of Marble Fireplace Mantel
I am looking for an original marble fireplace mantel. Please contact me if you have one for sale. Thanks
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 9 years ago
feasibility of turning an extension that wasn't filed into a legal extension
We are in contract to buy a townhouse that has an extension that doesn’t seem to be filed with the DOB. It is a 7X20…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Water in finished basement during heavy rain
We have a finished basement with a door that leads to stairs that lead into the backyard. The house is an attached wood frame (both…
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Neighbors
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Building per ZOLA & DOF is 50k sqft but, reports state 76k sqft. How??
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BSDOD
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Surge Protection
Is it possible to get a whole house surge protector in NYC, installed at the main electrical panel?
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Neighbors
in General Discussion 9 years ago
What are the ways to verify a buildings gross square footage? I.e. Zola, DOB, CS
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Neighbors
in General Discussion 9 years ago
What are the ways to verify a buildings gross square footage? I.e. Zola, DOB, CS
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eperry60
in General Discussion 9 years ago
Contractor for attic renovation
Any contractor recommendations for a relatively straightforward project? Most of the work will be hanging insulation and drywall. Thanks!
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