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Canopy or awning for front door

We will want some sort of cover over our stoop, to protect the front door and also to provide shelter for visitors if it is…

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cliftonetc

in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 6 months ago

Radiators on top floor cold, "boiling" on parlor level.

I’ve been a renter in the same brownstone for about ten years. Every year there is a power struggle at the start of the heating…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago

Asbestos

Anyone recommend someone in the Brooklyn area to remove asbestos. I need it removed from the basement. Also were you able to live in the…

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ejalbk

in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago

This is my annual plea for a reasonable and responsive elevator maintenance comp

any for our small building. Please, if you actually like your elevator company post their contact info here. Many thanks in advance.

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ejalbk

in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago

This is my annual plea for a reasonable and responsive elevator maintenance comp

any for our small building. Please, if you actually like your elevator company post their contact info here. Many thanks in advance.

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rotunda3283

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Water seeping through kitchen floor tiles

What would be the main cause of water seeping through kitchen floors after using the kitchen sink? Basement has no water – what would be…

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richardtishconstruction

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Foundation issues

I have an empty lot next door and an invasive weed/tree has grown into my foundation. Does anyone know what legal action I can take…

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Updated 1 year and 5 months ago

chamlzkeqwtipeu

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Decomposed granite / Crushed stone / Stone dist

I want to make a pathway in my Brooklyn garden of BEIGE decomposed granite/stone dust but cannot find a supplier. Home Depot prices are exorbitant…

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Updated 1 year and 5 months ago

justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Someone To Apply Silver Paint to a Roof

hello, i might need someone to apply silver paint or siliconized roof extender on a roof that i am doing an inspection on today. this…

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oxalis100

in Doors & Windows 1 year and 6 months ago

Weather stripping old doors

Any advice or link to materials as to weatherstipping old exterior doors for the winter (NOT using the cheap sticky plastic materials?)

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Canopy or awning for front door

We will want some sort of cover over our stoop, to protect the front door and also to provide shelter for visitors if it is…

0

chamlzkeqwtipeu

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Decomposed granite / Crushed stone / Stone dist

I want to make a pathway in my Brooklyn garden of BEIGE decomposed granite/stone dust but cannot find a supplier. Home Depot prices are exorbitant…

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oxalis100

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Contractor for drainage repair

I’m looking for a contractor who would be able to break through concrete at the rear of my house to allow for plumbing fixes -my…

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oxalis100

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Contractor for drainage repair

I’m looking for a contractor who would be able to break through concrete at the rear of my house to allow for plumbing fixes -my…

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richardtishconstruction

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

Foundation issues

I have an empty lot next door and an invasive weed/tree has grown into my foundation. Does anyone know what legal action I can take…

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eg66

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

zero lot line shrubs

This may be a relatively uncommon situation, but I am hoping someone here can point me toward information. I have a fully detached house but,…

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eg66

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

zero lot line shrubs

This may be a relatively uncommon situation, but I am hoping someone here can point me toward information. I have a fully detached house but,…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

front door - double or single

My husband wants a 48-inch double door to replace our current single door; the house originally had a double door. I worry about entering the…

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mojo

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

kitchen vents in multi unit brownstones

First time poster, long time lurker. Thanks everyone for posting such great info here. We are redoing a bathroom and kitchen in a brownstone, 4…

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tetz

in General Discussion 1 year and 6 months ago

why i hate radiators :(

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