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decoart

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Tenant wants to break lease early

I have a rental property in NYC. The tenant wants to break the lease early (6 months before lease termination). According to what I’ve read…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

skylight regulations for top floor of townhouse

Hello- we want to put a skylight on the top floor of our townhouse in the middle of the floor- so basically over the stairwell.…

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jjq

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Looking For A Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Guy in Bay Ridge

I’ve called three of the top 5 Diamond contractors listed at the Mitsubishi site, and either my job was too small or they just were…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

jjq

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Looking For A Mitsubishi Hyper Heat Guy in Bay Ridge

I’ve called three of the top 5 Diamond contractors listed at the Mitsubishi site, and either my job was too small or they just were…

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mattieweiser1

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

When is the right time to hire another contractor to finish the job?

This is it, I’ve had it! This initially-predicted 2-3 month long renovation is now going on 9 months. It took about 4 months to finish…

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mattieweiser1

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

When is the right time to hire another contractor to finish the job?

This is it, I’ve had it! This initially-predicted 2-3 month long renovation is now going on 9 months. It took about 4 months to finish…

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rychiee

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Recycling Wood From Furniture

I had an old couch that, over the years completely wore out, and I got rid of the cushions, springs, and cloth coverings. I have…

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rychiee

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Recycling Wood From Furniture

I had an old couch that, over the years completely wore out, and I got rid of the cushions, springs, and cloth coverings. I have…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Reco for Painting Radiators

Undergoing a reno and we have all radiators disconnected from the system. We’d like to get them painted anew and am looking for recommendations for…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

mc33433

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Summons for Backflow Prevention test?

Thanks in advance, fellow homeowners for information on this. I’ve found a few posts by searching the forum but they are a few years old.…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

whalien

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Weed smoke permeates our home from the home next door.

We live in a row house in Bushwick and two if not three of the apartments in the home next door consistently smoke weed throughout…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

nicolemull

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Exposed Brick — what to seal it with

It seems that despite resealing and repointing, our exposed brick walls still crumble an ever so tiny amount of dust/mortar. We have been using what…

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nicolemull

in Renovation 6 years and 4 months ago

ISO recommendation for closed cell insulation installers

We have an extension and are looking for best insulation for 2 walls and roof (below outdoor patio). Anyone have a good experience with closed…

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mc33433

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Summons for Backflow Prevention test?

Thanks in advance, fellow homeowners for information on this. I’ve found a few posts by searching the forum but they are a few years old.…

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mc33433

in Exteriors 6 years and 4 months ago

Carting recommendations (clearing out backyard)

We are planning to finally clear out our backyard and even it out. We will have a good amount of dirt we want to remove,…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Problem with Vulcan Waterproofing

A few years ago my basement cement floor started cracking. I noticed some water along the front and back basement walls as well. I did…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Problem with Vulcan Waterproofing

A few years ago my basement cement floor started cracking. I noticed some water along the front and back basement walls as well. I did…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Wood floor or subfloor?

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

whalien

in General Discussion 6 years and 4 months ago

Weed smoke permeates our home from the home next door.

We live in a row house in Bushwick and two if not three of the apartments in the home next door consistently smoke weed throughout…

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stonecastle

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Attorney recommendation for water main damages

Our water main was damaged during a Natl. Grid gas pipeline replacement project and shut off by DEP in the middle of a cold winter…

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Updated 6 years and 4 months ago

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