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rusty railing
Our stoop railing needs work. Would the same advice as to mrsubtraction apply in this case? Steel brushing to remove loose paint and loose scale…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Pantry Design and Installation Recommendation
Hi, I have a closet near my kitchen that I’d like to turn into a pantry. I’d like to hire someone with experience to consult…
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emmavaa
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
garden kitchen and dining room on different level from parlor living room?
I’ve been scouring archives about the different configurations of living in a townhouse, and struggling with whether it’s a good idea to separate the kitchen/dining…
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tara
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
extra paperwork to bring cash into a mortgage refinance?
This question is for anyone who’s refinanced wanting to bring cash into the closing: Our non-bank mortgage lender underwrote the new loan, approved it, and…
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egeorges92
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a Contractor
To enclose a deck with a small sunroom. Very grateful for any recommendations and thank you.
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kevrob
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Water in the cellar... solved? But now the fun starts...
Hello again. You may remember me from such hit posts as “Why is all this water in my basement?” and “Where is all this water…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Are UL lights required by DOB?
My electrician is saying that to pass the electrical inspection all our lights need to have the UL stamp on them and other marking such…
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cobblehillhome
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Poll: what type of furniture do you have on back deck?
Hello all — I have an odd question which ultimately comes down to preference. We have a deck that leads to our yard — I…
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elbo71
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
move kitchen to cellar?
hello, We own the basement and cellar level floors of a brownstone that was converted to a 5 unit co-op in the 70s. At the…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Permit delays?
Hi All – I am trying to better understand the landscape for permit timing. I am doing a gut renovation on a townhouse so I…
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emlastique
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 3 years and 11 months ago
ABOVE GROUND POOL- Queens
I installed an above ground pool in my backyard. One of my neighbors called with a complaint to the DOB on me. So the complaint…
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katerina
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Wood - advice about how to sell
We have about 220 sq ft of red oak flooring (rift and quarter sawn and a very nice quality grade of wood) leftover from our…
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elm_bk
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Filing department of consumer affairs complaint against contractor - downsides?
Hi, We used a licensed contractor, for a permitted renovation, but very soon after all payments were made we discovered significant water infiltration in several…
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markwalker
in Renovation 3 years and 10 months ago
Replacing a Sub Floor
What would someone need to know about replacing an entire sub floor, as opposed to repairing it? What threat might this be to existing walls/staircase?…
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whalien
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor has raw sewage in basement, it's seeping into ours.
Our next door neighbor is not well. Yesterday, I found our trap overflowing with water. It turned out the neighbor has left his bathtub running.…
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cate
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Can front garden cause flooding and water in cellar?
About two years ago we redid the paving in our small front yard and added a 9×6 or so small front garden. This is just…
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rd684
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
Large Shop Tools Available- Free
Clearing out cellar in Bay Ridge . Large woodshop and machine shop tools in various conditions. Available for free. 1) Gorton PI-2 8″ x 18″…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
LG ductless HVAC repair
Hi, we are looking for a reliable HVAC repair technician. We have LG ductless AC in our apartment. Can anyone recommend HVAC repair person?
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