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in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Pros and cons of renting unit in 2 family
Hi, I’m weighing the costs of renting a top floor unit or simply using a 2 family house as a 1 family house. I’ve seen…
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dianeg
in Renovation 9 years and 3 months ago
Extending thje back wall of a brownstone
I live in a 20-ft wide brownstone with a 9’x10′ single story extension in the back. The garden floor is an apartment in need of…
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nzxuryql
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Truly Great Handyman
I hired Antonio based on a recommendation I saw on this forum. He completely redid two bathrooms from scratch for me among about a million…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Roof inspection recommendations?
Hi all – just wondering if anyone has recommendations for an inspector or roofer willing to inspect roof work we’ve had done on our house…
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hancockone
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
chimney lining for boiler flue
I need to have my boiler flue chimney lined. Has anyone had experience with this? Who did you use, and approximately what is the cost?…
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hancockone
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
chimney lining for boiler flue
I need to have my boiler flue chimney lined. Has anyone had experience with this? Who did you use, and approximately what is the cost?…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Concrete in front of our house is chafing and chipping
The concrete (not on sidewalk, only within gate of property) has been chafing and chipping since the last snow about three weeks ago. The damage…
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leonine
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Help! Architect did not sign-off on a completed project
My house remodeling was completed in 2014. The job is done all according to architect’s drawing. Just recently, a friend finished her house remodel and…
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leonine
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Help! Architect did not sign-off on a completed project
My house remodeling was completed in 2014. The job is done all according to architect’s drawing. Just recently, a friend finished her house remodel and…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Best stair design to maximize headroom under the stairs
We are putting in a new steel stair case and need to find the design option that gives the most headroom under the staircase. (There…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Best stair design to maximize headroom under the stairs
We are putting in a new steel stair case and need to find the design option that gives the most headroom under the staircase. (There…
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alisonhazan
in General Discussion 9 years and 3 months ago
Looking for Wooden Mantle
Happy new year folks. I’m looking for a wooden Mantle for our Brooklyn brownstone. Ideal dimensions would be approximately: Overall height – 46 in Overall…
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orgcoun26
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Sprinklers
Hello. We’re looking at buying a house in Park Slope that currently is set up as a multi family. As such, it was required to…
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wfuxaxsyhbroltu
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 2 months ago
Enlarging two rear windows in a townhouse
I’m closing on a townhouse in Boerum Hill in mid February. My family and I are excited to start living in Brooklyn. Before we move…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Concrete in front of our house is chafing and chipping
The concrete (not on sidewalk, only within gate of property) has been chafing and chipping since the last snow about three weeks ago. The damage…
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deanbh
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Full length shower doors?
Does anyone here have a walk in shower where the door is full height? My wife has been looking on Houzz etc and is wanting…
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vmqngjzrvamz
in General Discussion 9 years and 2 months ago
Lease question
I have resided in the same house for 2.5 years. Ken, roommate has lived here for over four and my other roommate, Sarah has lived…
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backyard/contractor recommendations
Looking for a reliable contractor for a backyard design makeover for Bed-Stuy brownstone backyard complete makeover. Suggestions anyone?
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