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windsor

in Architecture 13 years ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

disconnect gas dryer

I need someone to disconnect a gas dryer asap.  Suggestions for someone reasonable and quick would be appreciated.

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Updated 13 years ago

Gobbaloon

in Pest Control 13 years and 2 months ago

oh Rats!

Does anyone have a great exterminator for a rat problem? We’ve had rats in the ceiling of our basement rec room. Our exterminator seems good…

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Updated 13 years ago

mousta

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago

Need a new staircase for my cellar

Anyone have a good staircase person that can replace a very basic wooden staircase down to the cellar. It’s 10 steps. I do want a…

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Updated 13 years ago

funkygh

in Brownstoner 13 years ago

burnham oil boiler for sale

I have a burnham V8 series boiler with a beckett burner and a john wood hot water storage tank that I’m taking out of my…

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henrybee

in Landlord 13 years ago

tenant breaking lease

a tenant of 3 years standing with whom I have had an excellent relationship is breaking the lease. He is refusing to sign a termination…

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Updated 13 years ago

brownman

in Demolition 13 years ago

Wood Siding Demo

I have a fully detached wood frame 3 story home that I would like to have the clapboard and shingle siding stripped off. does anyone…

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brownman

in Demolition 13 years ago

Wood Siding Demo

I have a fully detached wood frame 3 story home that I would like to have the clapboard and shingle siding stripped off. does anyone…

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Lobo

in Electricians 13 years ago

Electrician for Consulting (active or retired)

Does anyone know any good electricians that do consulting work either on the side or maybe even a retired electrician that provides some advisory services?…

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MrHancock

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years ago

341 Hancock st Open house 3/24

Anyone go to the open house at 341 Hancock st? What was the turn out / your impressions of the house?

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Updated 13 years ago

7andfive

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

203K and construction projects- Meetup?

Quite a few people have contacted me about the 203K process. Seems to be a lot of us either about the start the process and…

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dancingirl

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago

Restoring old windows

Has anyone restored their old windows instead of replacing them?  and who did you use?  thanks!

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Updated 13 years ago

chrisemma

in Landlord 13 years ago

I am looking for an exterminator to do a chemical termite barrier. Any recommendation? Location in Carroll Gardens. Thanks

Termite barrier

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Updated 13 years ago

stayathomedad1

in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone used Rest Assured Roofing? Are they any good? What's been your experience?

I need information about this roofer before I let themdo work.

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Updated 13 years ago

nancy sullivqn

in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 2 months ago

new concrete slab- how to give floor a smooth finished look?

Hello, I’m pouring a new concrete slab in my basement. It will be a finished basement (bedrooms) with radiant heat in the slab. I’m exploring…

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Updated 13 years ago

guest4

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

Free - electric lawnmower!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f4c3e9744d-.jpg Bought 5 years ago for our yard, which is now paved.  Must pick up ASAP (Manhattan). Black and Decker mulching groundhog.

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Updated 13 years ago

guest4

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

Free - electric lawnmower!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f4c3e9744d-.jpg Bought 5 years ago for our yard, which is now paved.  Must pick up ASAP (Manhattan). Black and Decker mulching groundhog.

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in2hotwater

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

What's the signs of a bad Combi boiler installation?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f27845245f-.jpg Well, it’s happening; we are ALREADY getting calls on bad combi boiler installations from parts of the city hit hardest by Sandy.  New York…

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Updated 13 years ago

in2hotwater

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 1 month ago

What's the signs of a bad Combi boiler installation?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f27845245f-.jpg Well, it’s happening; we are ALREADY getting calls on bad combi boiler installations from parts of the city hit hardest by Sandy.  New York…

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eekahil

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 1 month ago

One apt, two brokers, 12% fee -what to do?

There’s an apartment that looks interesting but it is listed by 2 different brokers from 2 different firms. Same base rent but both brokers are…

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Updated 13 years and 1 month ago

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