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tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Looking for Electrician to replace keypad of entrance door

Hi, we are looking for Electrician to replace keypad of entrance door at fair price. Any recommendation?

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cmartinez150

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Quick question - is $2200 to fix pocket doors reasonable?

My pocket doors respectively jam and will not open the entire way, so the track (or tracks) need to be fixed ASAP. I got a…

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slopefarm

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Tip for crew?

We are nearing the end stages of having our house repainted, inside and out. Is it customary to tip the crew? And what’s a good…

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nan14

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Question about a backyard boundary and tree conflict

There are two fast growing elm trees that are right on the boundary between our backyard and our neighbor’s backyard. We used to have one…

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Fort_Green_p_nut

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Rooftop condenser dunnage

We discovered that house that we are planning to buy has the condenser units placed directly onto the roof. We’ll need to have an installer…

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sandietrombert

in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago

Custom screens for windows and doors

I’m looking for a local firm that does custom window and door screens. I have modern aluminum windows and doors that do not tracks for…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Buying a mess of a house

I’m looking to buy a home in Bed stuy that has some paperwork problems. I’m trying to gauge if it’s worth it financially and time…

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sourgrapes

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

JMB Services

Has anyone ever dealt with JMB Services as a plumbing/heating contractor? We are reviewing multiple quotes to replace/install a new gas fired steam boiler. Some…

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wwwaustra

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Looking for good staining guy

Hi Folks, We regularly check brownstoner for help related to renovation as we are going through a gut renovation. We have many original details in…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Submitted a full ask offer

I submitted a full ask offer on a property yesterday which I feel like is priced correctly. The sellers agent has created 2 new open…

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WRPListings

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Guarantor for tenants?

Has anyone accepted tenants with a guarantor? We’ve gone through the process of showing our garden apartment, and found a couple that we liked who…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

frameless shower doors?

anyone work with anyone that they would particularly recommend?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

I need a licensed plumber to file a job and be present for a plumbing inspection

all, I had work done ten years ago by a general contractor, and he got a permit for the renovation, but installed an island sink…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Shower Install

I removed an claw foot tub and want to install a prefab shower. I would like a recommendation for shower installer that is familiar with…

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ls1

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

ISO synthetic grass installer

Hello. we’ve been trying to locate an installer to lay down synthetic grass in a small part of our backyard (11′ x 14′). Need someone…

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slopefarm

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Re-finishing Danish modern furniture -- seeking quality recs

We have a Danish modern dining table, with leaves. We had it re-finished about ten years ago by Norman Benjamin, who I believe has since…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

I need a licensed plumber to file a job and be present for a plumbing inspection

all, I had work done ten years ago by a general contractor, and he got a permit for the renovation, but installed an island sink…

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voytek

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Asko washer and dryer for sale

For sale $700 ASKO washer and dryer. Washer model W6424, dryer model T754C . Dryer is electric and doesn’t require vent . Perfect condition .…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Brownstone Stoop Repair vs Entire facade

Hello- I purchased a brownstone two years ago. My inspector mention I would need to repair the entire facade in the near future. I can’t…

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anydaynow

in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago

Am I allowed to post a house for sale on forum? (Not in the city--near Hudson)

Just wondering if it’s allowed, as I don’t want to break any rules!

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