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cobblehills
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
kitchen cabinet doors
I need new cabinet doors for my rather small kitchen. Probably just the lower doors, though I would consider replacing the upper doors as well.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
A. Malek vs other facade specialists?
First time poster here. I have read many positive reviews about A. Malek on this site, and have seen some of his work which looks…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Weeping Foundation Wall: Big Trouble?
So, I noticed this morning, during the rather impressive deluge, that the front cellar wall of our townhouse (foundation wall) was weeping. While there were…
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squeakycleaning
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
looking for a structural engineer for inspection- possible water damage
Hi, I’m looking for a recommendation for a structural engineer that would be able to do an inspection of the public hallways and basement of…
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rd684
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Anyone use Flo by Moen water detection & shutoff system
I recently saw a segment on This Old House about this water monitoring system that connects to the main water supply that can monitor and…
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Lincoln
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Backyard Patio
We’re looking for someone to lay either a brick/paver patio in our backyard or bluestone. Does anyone have someone they recommend in Brooklyn?
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workisfun
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
“Gas inspection”
Has anyone received this on their front doorknobs? It threatens $100 fine if I don’t make an appointment. Please see pics. Advice? Is this totally…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
replacement screens
vila windows just came out and quoted $800 to make and install replacement window screens (8 windows). is this a good price?
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lfeder
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Can neighbor knock down this wall?
My neighbors have just started demo on their steps and patio up to their front door. As part of some property line disputes (their chain…
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benoit
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Dirty neighbor backyard.
Hello . My neighbor does not maintain his backyard there are all the weeds growing like a jungle . And now got plenty of mosquitoes…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
FREE, Stainless Steel Restaurant Table 72"x29" with NSF label
i have a free restaurant table for pickup in 11379. right now it is a mess with paint on the top and other discoloration. it…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
FREE, Stainless Steel Restaurant Table 72"x29" with NSF label
i have a free restaurant table for pickup in 11379. right now it is a mess with paint on the top and other discoloration. it…
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lmilder
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for fixing cracks in exterior concrete walls beautifully?
Concrete walls crack. Sometimes it is important to patch but sometimes it isn’t. Patching requires someone skilled — an artist to blend perfectly — and…
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lmilder
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for fixing cracks in exterior concrete walls beautifully?
Concrete walls crack. Sometimes it is important to patch but sometimes it isn’t. Patching requires someone skilled — an artist to blend perfectly — and…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Replacing my Windows
I’m going to be replacing most, if not all, of my brownstone’s windows (the existing ones are almost all leaky and broken), and while I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Weeping Foundation Wall: Big Trouble?
So, I noticed this morning, during the rather impressive deluge, that the front cellar wall of our townhouse (foundation wall) was weeping. While there were…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Changing configuration
Hello Brownstoners, Its been a while. I am interested in purchasing a property that is currently set up as a double duplex that I would…
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cwbarchitects
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Update - dishonest iron contractor who took money and disappeared
So brownstonerr asked me not to use the contractors name to avoid violating their policy but ANYONE SEEKING AN IRON CONTRACTOR should reach out to…
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