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JenKG
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking container for Garbage Cans
My small apt building has something of a mess of metal garbage cans by its front door which are quite unsightly. I see other buildings…
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neilbenezra
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Structural contractor or GC
I’m looking for a structural contractor or a general GC with a crew to work on a barebones 3 story renovation project. Any recommendations?
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jfeuer22
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Appropriate Size Boiler
Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…
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katarusa
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
looking for IKEA type of priced kitchen options.
This might be a silly question to ask, but I am looking for a kitchen with very small budget. I would probably go with Ikea,…
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fortGreene
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 3 months ago
Heat Pump or Boiler?
I have a 2 family 1920s brick building with 1 forced air gas furnace for the whole building. I can’t afford to install new boilers…
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architerp
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Door Sill Question
I recently installed a new front door and the sill is quite a bit out of level so while the door is level and secure…
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redlandsgirl
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
fireplace heat from neighbor
Has anyone experienced hot walls from your neighbor’s fireplace? We have a neighbor who did a gut reno on their building a few years ago…
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brooklyn72
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Power wash and tuck pointing
Hi, We are planning on having the brick on the back of our house power washed and tuck pointed. Anyone had great experience with a…
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architerp
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Door Sill Question
I recently installed a new front door and the sill is quite a bit out of level so while the door is level and secure…
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jfeuer22
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Appropriate Size Boiler
Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…
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cate
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
High Con Ed charges?
Our monthly bill is about $150 for our 1,800 square foot duplex. Does this seem high? We leave 10 lightbulbs on all day and four…
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cobblehiller1
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for feedback on Perfect Renovation design/build firm
Hi, I’m considering using the design/build firm Perfect Renovation for a job in Cobble Hill, but have read some negative reviews, though mostly from a…
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cobblehiller1
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for feedback on Perfect Renovation design/build firm
Hi, I’m considering using the design/build firm Perfect Renovation for a job in Cobble Hill, but have read some negative reviews, though mostly from a…
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ditmasmom
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Advice on filling in gaps around windows casings
Hello, Post renovation we see we have some gaps between the wood casing of some of the windows and the Sheetrock wall (the gaps are…
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victor
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Need contractor recommendations - opening rear wall
Hello all, I’m looking for a contractor that can pull off a small but structural project. I already have an architect, engineer and approved drawings.…
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redlandsgirl
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
fireplace heat from neighbor
Has anyone experienced hot walls from your neighbor’s fireplace? We have a neighbor who did a gut reno on their building a few years ago…
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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I had a tough time finding someone to hang my cabinets and install my kitchen on a tight budget. The job involved plumbing for a…
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drewbrownstonecyclone
in Flooring 12 years and 3 months ago
what to do with removed old pine subflooring
I’m in the process of replacing the 120 year old pine subflooring in part of my home. This is leaving me with about 500 sq…
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