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brooklyntarbeach

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Anyone Use the NYC DOT Expedited Sidewalk Repair Option? vs. Private Pricing?

Everyone on my block received a notice of violations for sidewalks. Our two-family property’s inspection defect map marked the majority of sidewalk flags as possibly…

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notfromny

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Water coming into basement at the joint

We own a brick rowhouse and we have water coming into the basement from the joint — where we share a wall with our neighbors.…

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cmu

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

GEICO insurance

Anyone have GEICO for their home? I just got a quote from them for my 4-story house for just under 2000 which is 1/3 !…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

bklynazucar

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 7 months ago

ISO of Door Doctor

I have double doors that need to be realigned. One of the double doors was not installed properly – a strike plate was not put…

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bklynazucar

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Backyard cleanout

Our backyard is an overgrown mess as a result we are searching for someone to cleanout and remove pretty much everything from the backyard. This…

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Insulating Crawl Space

Hello, I am looking for advice on insulating our crawl space. If anyone has done this themselves or has advice on a service they used.…

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karindrew

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Need contractor to add crown moldings and plaster ceiling medallions

I’d be especially interested in working with someone who does restoration to ensure that what we add is period-appropriate (original details were removed). If anyone…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

terryhoppy

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

shed

Hi: need your recommendation: I have an outside shed in the backyard attached to the outside of my house; I was thinking about taking it…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

mklein

in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 7 months ago

how to get a sink replaced - plumber or contractor?

I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

blondie310

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

SUBWAY TILES WHITE MATTE

About 200 square feet brand new tiles…300$ or best offer

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

bdz

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Need to install new wood floors

I need to install new wood floors in my garden floor (approximately 800 sqf). The floor needs to be leveled before the installation so its…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

mklein

in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 7 months ago

how to get a sink replaced - plumber or contractor?

I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…

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mklein

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Who to call to replace a sink - plumber or contractor ?

I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…

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mklein

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Who to call to replace a sink - plumber or contractor ?

I recently bought a co-op and it’s my first time doing home repair, renovation, etc. I want to replace a sink (pedestal, not old) with…

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bdz

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Need to install new wood floors

I need to install new wood floors in my garden floor (approximately 800 sqf). The floor needs to be leveled before the installation so its…

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emilyposter

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

General contractor recommends

We are gut renovating 2 bathrooms in our house. There will be some minor change in plumbing and a washer/dryer installed in a closet next…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

returnrestoration

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

Ikea cabinets, general contractor major kitchen renovation

I am looking for an affordable general contractor (I’m in East Flatbush – not money bags, here) who can install ikea cabinets, door fronts from…

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emilyposter

in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago

General contractor recommends

We are gut renovating 2 bathrooms in our house. There will be some minor change in plumbing and a washer/dryer installed in a closet next…

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aryen

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

My Pocket dodors need fixing

II know there was a thread about this years ago, however, the resources mentioned then are not available now. My door no longer slides easily…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

gxcovowjegmls

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Seller's Broker Misrepresented a House

We are currently in contract on a brownstone. We planned to do only minor renovations since we can’t afford to overhaul the entire house currently.…

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Updated 8 years and 7 months ago

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