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DouglasAlan
in Soundproofing 14 years and 2 months ago
Soundproofing the Ceiling - Cost?
How much would it cost to have someone soundproof our ceiling? It’s a private house, and we’re looking at just the one floor of about…
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ProspectWitch
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Painting Cabinets
We have some old, crappy kitchen cabinets (Ikea, at least 15 years old) that I hate. I think we are probably only a few years…
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ari11210
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
Question on 'Exclusive right to sell' contract with broker
I have an exclusive right to sell contract with a broker. Can I sell my apt on my own during the duration of the contract…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Shade Sails
Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Shade Sails
Anyone have experience with shade sails (http://www.backyardcity.com/Shade-Sails.htm)? Do you have an installer you recommend? Do they work? Problems with wind, rain, tearing? I’m thinking about…
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evesieg
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Source for Used Metal doors?
HI there, Does anyone know where I can get used or discounted industrial metal doors in brooklyn?
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likemike
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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likemike
in Garden 14 years and 1 month ago
Free soil giveaway
I have a bunch of dirt I’m trying to part with, dug from my brooklyn backyard after doing a patio. It seems to be a…
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anon552
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Design and Build Experiences: Please recommend a company based upon your experience
About to do a gut kitchen renovation predicted to be in the $50-60k range. Would like one company to handle job from design to demo…
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StuyMom
in Garden 14 years and 2 months ago
Getting rid of backyard dirt
After a recent patio installation I have mounds of extra garden soil that I need to get rid of. Putting it in black plastic contractor…
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africangirl
in Landlord 14 years and 1 month ago
Is it true that you do not need a reason to evict a tenant if you own a 2-family house?
Is this a true statement? If you own a 2-family house, you do not need a reason to evict a tenant. I have the most…
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empathie00
in Expeditors 14 years and 1 month ago
Reasonable cost for expediter?
Hi all, Just wondering if the estimate our architect has given us for an expediter is reasonable. We’re renovating a 4-story SRO and turning it…
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JGP
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 2 months ago
96 Rockwell
Does anyone have any experience negotiating with the sponsor at 96 Rockwell Place? Considering an apartment there but like to get a sense of what…
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kiki
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used Green Leaf Tree Removal?
I got a flyer on my door for a coupon from Green Tree Removal and wondering if anyone has used them. Thanks.
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jbanks
in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago
Ditmas park houses.
we are lifetime apartment dwellers and are looking into a house in ditmas park, is there a short list of questions/observations anyone can recommend when…
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JeremyL
in Landscaping 14 years and 1 month ago
Seeking source of salvage/scrap bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/pavers
Hi, I’m looking for a source for extra bluestone/slate/Belgian blocks/cobblestones/pavers or any other stone odds and ends. I have a walkway adjacent to my driveway that’s…
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dittoburg
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month ago
hearthstone
What are people’s opinions on the best material to use as a hearthstone?
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kim4
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago
"Floating" Deck - A Furniture or Need a Permit?
I am looking into building a deck in my yard but I am not sure if I need a permit for this or not. I…
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