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cobblehillhome
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Curtain rod for bay window
I have an awkward bay window and need a custom curtain rod. My two windows on the side are not standard and too narrow for…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Anyone want to play What the Hell Is This? (Under- Stoop edition)
Some kind of crazy insect action? “Leak”? I feel like it happened overnight, but realistically I know that’s not likely. I haven’t slept a wink…
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lindaaponte
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Window Installation - Is anyone happy with who they used?
We are re-doing the facade of our home and will likely replace the windows (perhaps Marvin windows). I have searched this site for suggestions for…
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DazednConfused
in Renovation 3 years and 3 months ago
Expeditor fees for an alt-1 and ADA bathroom requirements for a 2-family
Hi everyone, we just bought our first home recently: a 4-story in Bed-Stuy. I _thought_ I was being smart in getting a place with an…
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winbrown
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Gas bill is out of control
Hi all – I nearly lost my mind with my sky high gas bill this month. I called National Grid who told me I’m using…
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braden.andrews
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Shutter restoration
Can anyone recommend someone to restore brownstone shutters? I am in NJ, but can deliver them to someone’s workshop if needed.
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Contractor to build a fence around our backyard
Can anyone recommend a contractor to build a fence around our backyard in Windsor Terrace? We’re looking for a horizontal wood fence.
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Door Replacement Recommendation
We are looking to replace the entry door under our stoop. I’ve been waiting on a quote from one company for 10 weeks (supply chain…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Small demo job contractor
Hello! I need a contractor, but it’s not a huge job. It involves ripping out drywall in a basement, possibly raising a platform for a…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Small demo job contractor
Hello! I need a contractor, but it’s not a huge job. It involves ripping out drywall in a basement, possibly raising a platform for a…
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katdov
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Split system installer
Hi. I’m looking to install a wall mounted split system to replace the hack job that was done 7 years ago. (Sadly it’s unsalvageable ).…
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donna.fahlgren56
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Housekeeper/House Cleaning
We are looking for housekeeping or cleaning people recommendations for weekly or bi-weekly cleaning of our small row house in South Slope. Our longtime housekeepers…
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mofish
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Door Replacement Recommendation
We are looking to replace the entry door under our stoop. I’ve been waiting on a quote from one company for 10 weeks (supply chain…
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alexwithak
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Eliminating Cigarette Smoke from Neighbor
We occasionally get whiffs of cigarette smoke in our attached rowhouse. We have owner-occupied houses with rentals on either side, but it’s hard to tell…
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true
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Looking for outdoor trash bins enclosure tips
I’m going to build an enclosure for our outdoor trash bins. The home is a 2-family (residents: small family + renting couple). Any design/functionality tips?
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conorl
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Enclosing Area Under Stoop
I’m looking at trying to close and weatherproof the area immediately under my stoop. Right now it’s just got a large metal security door. Anyone…
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studiosfw
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
Anyone has regrets for getting a townhouse
I’ve lived in condos my whole life, but I always dreamt of living in a house in the city. I recently found an old TH…
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unaczmekqir
in General Discussion 3 years and 3 months ago
replacing steps for rental unit
anyone have a suggestion on what to replace these steps with? or should i just replace this one missing piece? open to doing either since…
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