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GreenThinker
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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GreenThinker
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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hillel
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
Need a janitor for a building in Park Slope/Prospect Heights
I am looking for a janitor who could sometimes clean my building and check on the sanitation. Once every week or 2 weeks. He would…
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butterfingers
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
Backyard mosquito advice?
Our shady backyard is lousy with mosquitoes and therefore goes largely unused. In an effort to deal with the pest situation, we are considering removing…
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bluecat
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
where to get T&G
I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated. I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…
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farkasmouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommendation for sprinkler inspection in Bed-Stuy
I need to get our sprinkler inspected (3 family brownstone, FYI) and keep getting postcards from some company, but am dubious about anyone who is…
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mmelek
in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend a resourceful roofer or contractor to locate leaks on the roof or from chimney?
After Sunday’s torrential rains, we have sprung 4 leaks in the top floor ceiling. We have been trying to find where the water leaks into…
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NewToMarket
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Estimate for water damage
Apologies for asking a question that has probably been asked before. I am trying to buy a brownstone and water damage occurred between our inspection…
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brownstonelover
in Fencing 14 years ago
Does anyone know how much it costs to build a brick wall around a 20 x 100ft lot backyard?
I have the usual brownstone with a back yard and an extension. The building is 20′ wide, the lot 100″, building 45′ long by 20w.…
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yaldwyn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago
Cold tap runs hot-why???
Recently moved into a limestone house we’d renovated in Crown Heights. Discovered this problem–the cold tap in the 2nd floor bathroom sink runs hot. If…
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Hardcharger
in Tile 13 years and 10 months ago
Tile Installer
Can anyone recomend an expert tile installer? With a demonstrated skill in complicated designs like curves and circle cuts.
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lilitrue
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Contractor Recommendation for a small job
We are looking to renovate our co-op apartment before we move in around mid-November. The work we are looking to do includes minor demolition (half wall and…
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windows in new construction
Hi, We just moved to a duplex in new building. The upstairs which we will be using for a guest room and a office is…
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MyGoodEye
in Masonry 14 years ago
Brownstone STOOP Repair and Refinishing : Would like advice
Hello Brownstoners! I am considering repairing and refinishing my brownstone stoop. It’s the typical stoop affair… and over time, it’s become evident that the previous…
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bobjohn
in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago
wiring kitchen cabinet lights
Hi we are in process of remodeling kitchen. We have cabinets with glass doors and wanted to install lights in cabinets and under cabinets.…
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rebox
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
waterproofing cellar with drylock?
Are there any professionals out there who can weigh in on drylock or thoroseal to waterproof a cellar whose foundation is stone. The walls and…
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jane1234
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Estimating wood frame renovation
Hi, I’m considering a 3-story wood frame house that needs total renovation (and I mean total). Any idea about how to estimate the minimum needed…
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jockdeboeraia
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Painter Recommendation
Ken is with the FDNY and has a painting company on the side. He is finishing up the exterior and interior of my house. Give…
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