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jty2
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Engineer for basement flooding
Can anyone recommend a civil engineer to diagnose a problem with water entry into my basement? Thanks.
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jty2
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Engineer for basement flooding
Can anyone recommend a civil engineer to diagnose a problem with water entry into my basement? Thanks.
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dschrem
in Legal 10 years and 3 months ago
Help! Moved into Greenpoint Building - no hot water, gas to cook, and internet
National grid told me to reach out to landlord, because the building had not been set up. Landlord tells me it could take up to…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Backyard sink- will cast iron or earthenware hold up well?
I’m finally getting around to finishing off our backyard and I wanted to put in a backyard utility sink near where the hose is installed.…
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nodnyc
in Marble 10 years and 4 months ago
marble floor polishing
I have two small bathrooms each with 12″ marble tile (one: honed Creme Marfil/one polished Emperador) and I’d like to have someone in to buff…
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ps158
in Garden 10 years and 3 months ago
Quick plant suggestions needed!
Looking for quick plant suggestions (need by Saturday!) – tall (4′ or so) thick tree or bush to plant in a large oversized pot or…
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bklynshrink
in Lighting 10 years and 3 months ago
water damage to light--do I need to replace?
Hi all, My upstairs tenant had a sink overflow that managed to drain a lot of water into the light fixture of my bathroom below.…
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prospectparkgirl
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Neighbors building an extension
I own a small brick/frame house in Windsor Terrace. I just learned by chance (I overheard his architect discussing the plans in his back yard)…
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bondmovie007
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Need a Carpenter
Hi I’m looking for a carpenter to build a corner bench seat for my kitchen. Does anyone have any recommendations? My home is in Dyker…
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dwbh
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Stain on my white carpet
Hi ! I run a boutique and inside I have put a white fluffy carpet. I agree I made a mistake in putting a white…
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freespirit
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
House vibrates, need advice
Hi! My house is located on a busy road, it is a free-standing 110-year old Victorian house. The road is not in such great condition,…
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zoes
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
new cement (maybe drainage solution) for backyard/driveway
We have a two-house lot (one front, one back, cement in between) in the south slope and our cracked cement backyard and driveway haven’t prevented…
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stickerhappy
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 3 months ago
Backyard sink- will cast iron or earthenware hold up well?
I’m finally getting around to finishing off our backyard and I wanted to put in a backyard utility sink near where the hose is installed.…
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nf85
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Gravel up to extension; am I putting the foundation at risk?
Hi brownstoners, I’m worried about some work and would really appreciate your thoughts. We have a very small (about 9 x 12) shaded area immediately…
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bobjohn
in Real Estate - Rentals 10 years and 3 months ago
relative to help rent out the appartment in owner absence.
Hi, we are looking to rent out apartment in our house. We will be away on vacation for two weeks and during this time asked…
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theoperadiva
in Garden 10 years and 3 months ago
Edible (or not) wild grapes, moonseed or something else?
Wondering if there are any amateur or professional botanists here who can help confirm the plant we have growing along our fence in our backyard.…
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iammariaberg
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Mother and daughter in Co-op
Hi, My ex-wife and daughter lives in a 1-br coop. My daughter was born and raised from that apartment. She has graduated from college and…
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queen0diy
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 3 months ago
Who's installed a concentric vent?
Hello! I am looking into a tankless water heater, which requires concentric venting. Does anyone have this set up, and if so were you able…
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doublenickelsonthedime
in For Sale 13 years and 6 months ago
Laminate Flooring For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f734a19740-.jpg Six 9.77 sq ft boxes of laminate flooring for sale. Dream Home Nirvana Plus 10mm Ashford Select Red Oak. Brand new, in unopened packaging. …
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