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NGBklyn
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations on re-puttying and painting windows?
Our house has old wood windows. Some of the putty seems to be falling off. In addition, the windows need a paint job. I’m worried…
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birkin
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone have experince with Roofing contractor City Skyline Inc. and Kemper System
Has anyone hired City Skyline Inc. roofers? Any feedback on the Kemper System. Thanks!
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New Business of Greene Avenue
I see that Lockysmyths the hair salon has gone out of business on Greene and Cambridge. A new sign reads “Yoga Studio” – does anybody…
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greencat
in Masonry 13 years and 10 months ago
Street tree roots breaking sidewalk and into basement
A giant, beautiful tree in the front of our house is unfortunately breaking the sidewalk, causing water to pool on the sidewalk, and large amounts…
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gavolivia
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Affordable Architect Required for deck off Parlor Floor with Stairs down to garden.
Apologies if this has been answered many times already by the community, but I can’t seem to find it. As the title suggests, we wish…
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redwagon
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Help installing an apron-front kitchen sink
We’re renovating our kitchen and want to put in an apron front sink. Looking for someone with experience installing these and fitting them into a…
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calle3441
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building
Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated. Many thanks!
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hillel
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Sum pump? sidewalk water leaking to my basement through manhole and cracked bluestone!!
I have beautiful basement but it has been taking water on both sides lately. On the garden side I have a submerging pump that works…
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sunspot19
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Vinyl siding - remove and replace with wood or retain?
We are looking at a detached victorian farmhouse type property where the current owner a few years ago decided, rather than repainting and restoring the…
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roux42
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago
Hang doors?
Hello! We need some who can hang three doors in existing door frames. I am purchasing three new Trustile doors (different sizes) to be hung…
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namahs
in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago
Basement mold removal
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e020f1749a76- A bit of background. The molded area is a small closed partition space at the back of the house. The area is about 10×10…
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guikazoid
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Verifying if a roofer is licensed & insured
Is there a website where I can check if a roofer is licensed and insured? I thought the NYS Licensed Professions website would have this…
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stickerhappy
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 10 months ago
Lawyer specializing in rent stabilization and owner occupancy?
Any recs for a knowledgeable lawyer in the area of rent stabilization laws and proceedings? Thanks in advance!
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calle3441
in Property Management 13 years and 10 months ago
Good Condo Management Company for 30-unit building
Any recommendations for a good condo management company for a 30-unit building in Park Slope would be much appreciated. Many thanks!
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well_pHed
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??
We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar. Hard…
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Waht type of duct tape do I need for my Gas Dryer?
I just had a friend visit my house, and when he saw my LG Gas dryer (model: DLGX2802L), he said to me “you have used…
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well_pHed
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Fixing a leak around pipe in cellar - hydraulic cement or foam? Me, or a plumber??
We have a leak coming from somewhere around the area where our waste line enters the foundation wall in the back of the cellar. Hard…
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liz2
in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago
Public adjuster for insurance claim
Hi, Has anyone every used a public insurance adjuster for a claim? We had a flood a few weeks ago and have a ton of…
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