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carrie m
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Use severe-weather-resistant glass to prevent break-ins?
We need to replace the back door on our ground floor (where we have our tenant’s apartment) and would like to install something with glass…
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oncewas
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
looking for handyman to do some very basic plumbing for kitchen job
Hi – I am doing super low budget kitchen job next week and my contractor hasn’t worked with the cast iron drainage pipes necessary for…
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DouglasAlan
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
HVAC - Vent two bathrooms
I need to add vents to two bathrooms in a private house. I’ve been on the phone after searching HVAC on the web, and I’m…
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lozano
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Is it worth to consider a brownstone fully occupied and with a 7A Administrator ?
Hi. I am considering a brownstone in west Manhattan which is fully occupied and has a 7A Administrator. Does any one have had an experience…
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Silvermax
in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue
Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…
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kim4
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month 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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pigthree
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?
I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system. The responses were generally negative. Now it seems it has been deleted from the…
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pigthree
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Who is deleting the questions that raise question to this new site?
I recently asked the users to rate the new rating system. The responses were generally negative. Now it seems it has been deleted from the…
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spaceaddict
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Buying a Brownstone for under 500K
I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…
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jtv
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Experience with Upstate Door?
Has anyone used the company Upstate Door? Any feedback positive or negative?
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tgiardina
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago
Can we store stuff at our new house if we didnt get the C of O yet?
We are finishing up our new house…Calling for inspections and all that fun stuff. We are trying to find out…can we start storing stuff there?…
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ari11210
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker
I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…
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tracyj
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago
What are the pros and cons of buying into an HDFC co-op?
Hi there: Does anyone have any experience with HDFC coops, both positive and negative, that you could share? I’ve been looking into purchasing into a…
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Akidovic
in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago
Recco for General Contractor - Beer
I’m a long-time reader, first-time poster, but created a BS account specifically to recommend our contractor – Thalal Beer. I hope this is the right…
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DouglasAlan
in Soundproofing 14 years and 1 month ago
Soundproofing the Ceiling - Cost?
How much would it cost to have someone soundproof our ceiling? It’s a private house, and we’re looking at just the one floor of about…
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ProspectWitch
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Painting Cabinets
We have some old, crappy kitchen cabinets (Ikea, at least 15 years old) that I hate. I think we are probably only a few years…
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ari11210
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker
I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Shade Sails
Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…
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