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starfish11040
in Pest Control 14 years and 1 month ago
Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...
formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…
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M
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Window sills
Does anyone have reccomendation on where to buy reclaimed wood for window sills?
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elmo
in Masonry 14 years and 1 month ago
Help! Water pouring into basement thru wall cracks
I know we’re not the only ones experiencing flooding after this weekend but this is really bad: Today we could actually see/hear at times the…
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Swampmouth
in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago
Water-proofing the basement -- tips/recommendations
My basement needs water-proofing. Terminix tells m “the termites are following the water” into my house and that there’s not much they can do for…
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b_c_t
in For Sale 14 years and 1 month ago
Original Pier Mirror For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4696267b2d9-.jpg Selling original pier mirror, in great shape. Missing one hook. $500 – Buyer picks up in Stuy-Heights.
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Meliora
in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago
Home Inspection
Just put in an offer for a 3 Family Brownstone and need a recommendation for an expert home inspector who will comb the house top…
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anonCH
in Appraisals 14 years and 1 month ago
Recommend Engineer for a Walk Through (Before making an offer)
We are considering a multi family brownstone in Brooklyn. However as significant work would need to be done and ( at least for the cosmetics…
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StuyHome
in Demolition 14 years and 1 month ago
Wall Demolition
I’d like to have an interior, non-bearing wall 12’x17′ removed from my home. Does anyone know a good demo person and the approx. cost of…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
Stainless steel cable railings -- uncoated?
We are redoing our deck railings and are planning to use cable railings between posts. We would like to go with uncoated steel cable railings…
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dmbojo
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
LOCAL CONSUMER WARNING
I’ve recently discovered that one of our local grocers is overcharging customers, often by significant amounts. (In my own experience, I’m being sporadically over-charged anywhere…
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roux42
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Single panel interior door?
Hello! I am looking for two single panel grooved doors, roughly 79 1/2 by 29 1/2. The building we live in was built around 1930 and…
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namahs
in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago
Backyard sinkhole
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4809c04c0f6-.jpg I noticed this massive hole this morning in my backyard. The last time I was in my backyard was Thursday night so it had…
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MichaelPGross
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?
My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it. It is currently…
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MichaelPGross
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?
My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it. It is currently…
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serpentor
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years and 1 month ago
Good Rental Broker Recommendation for Carroll Gardens
I am an out-of-state landlord and from where I am currently living cannot to properly oversee the renting of apartments in our building in Carroll…
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roux42
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Single panel interior door?
Hello! I am looking for two single panel grooved doors, roughly 79 1/2 by 29 1/2. The building we live in was built around 1930 and…
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rowhouse
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a carpet installer
I’m looking for someone with experience and tools to install a padded carpet runner on my stairs in Bay Ridge. Yes, I’ve tried a couple…
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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Intercom repair
Today’s floods shorted out our house intercom system (wires in cellar got soaked). Any recommendations on person/company who is great at intercom repair?
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