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aliciag

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

LL152 for a building with no gas?

Does anyone know of a good (read: cheap) service that does the LL152 certification for buildings with no gas hookups? It seems the definition of…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Which loan do you suggest for renovation

For anyone who has done a major renovation/full gut job. Which did you go with or suggest between a HELOCs Vs Home Equity Loan?

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Which loan do you suggest for renovation

For anyone who has done a major renovation/full gut job. Which did you go with or suggest between a HELOCs Vs Home Equity Loan?

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oxalis100

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Small mason job

Any recommendations for a handyman/mason who can fix up a row of bricks at the base of stairs under a stoop? SOme are missing/loose and…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Cleaning service

Can anyone recommend a cleaning person or company in Brooklyn?

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stovalljanet23

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Clawfoot tub for sale

Sorry reposting this is in general discussion! Beautiful tub in great condition. I bought it on an online auction and it’s a little big for…

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stovalljanet23

in Bath & Kitchen 2 years and 3 months ago

60” Clawfoot Tub for Sale

beautiful tub just a little big for my bathroom This is the Craigslist Ad: 60” cast iron heritage clawfoot tub

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

phoffy

in General Discussion 2 years and 4 months ago

Grass recommendation for shady backyard

I have a shady and muddy backyard. Looking for a grass, clover, or something that I can walk on that I preferably don’t have to…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

gururoofing

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Solar Thermal Installation

Hi all. We got a solar canopy installed last summer and I’d like to find out if we have room for solar thermal for hot…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

gururoofing

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Solar Thermal Installation

Hi all. We got a solar canopy installed last summer and I’d like to find out if we have room for solar thermal for hot…

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dsaczuk

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Airplane Noise

Over the past several months I’ve noticed a sharp increase in airplane noise where I live (southwest part of Bed-Stuy). Even inside, with windows closed.…

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Panning the Bay: Return Air Ducts

I am looking for someone who will do a good job panning a bay in my cellar., a return air plenum to a duct to…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

sashak

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Wood Stair Repair for Back Deck

I have a brownstone in the south slope with a deck off the kitchen. The stairs that connect the deck are pressure treated lumber -…

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putting split (heat+air) in each room vs using old radiators

anyone know if it is a better idea to put split systems into each room of a rental property or just use the old radiator…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

prolinenj

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Sprinkler System

Hello, Starting to plan out our single family home renovation. Home is 4 stories. One story slightly underground with 3 stories above ground. Looks like…

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katerina

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Advice for sound-rated apartment door?

We are interested in upgrading the front door to our apartment (between our condo and the common area hallway) to something that will do a…

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Panning the Bay: Return Air Ducts

I am looking for someone who will do a good job panning a bay in my cellar., a return air plenum to a duct to…

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brooklyn492

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Carpet Installer

Hey all, hope you can help. I need a carpet installer to lay carpet on my stairs. It’s an easy job, but I have a…

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brooklyn492

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Carpet Installer

Hey all, hope you can help. I need a carpet installer to lay carpet on my stairs. It’s an easy job, but I have a…

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desert-island

in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago

Going rate for housecleaner?

We’ve got a great housekeeper whom we’ve worked with for a number of years but I’m beginning to worry that with inflation etc. the rate…

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Updated 2 years and 3 months ago

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