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teenween

in Landlord 13 years and 6 months ago

Security Deposit

I’d like some feedbakck on whether or not my landlord was entitled to keep over half of our security deposit.  We were renting in Beacon,…

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FishieFishie

in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago

Repair for wood flooring?

Any recommendations for someone to repair a hardwood floor?  I don’t need an artist, just hoping for someone competent, affordable, and totally fluent in English.…

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jennyperry

in Other 13 years and 6 months ago

separate utility

   I have a dead beat brother who uses and is the main cost for our high bills but doesnt help paid them at all.…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

bklngirl66

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 6 months ago

Where can I live in Brooklyn or Queens that satisfies these criteria: a yard big enough for a garden that gets some sun, safe neighborhood, and has decent public transportation?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

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bklngirl66

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 6 months ago

Where can I live in Brooklyn or Queens that satisfies these criteria: a yard big enough for a garden that gets some sun, safe neighborhood, and has decent public transportation?

Enter Your Question

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klynn

in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago

Looking for info on a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg?

Looking for any info on work done by a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg. I know he worked on a development in PLG. I am trying…

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klynn

in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago

Looking for info on a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg?

Looking for any info on work done by a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg. I know he worked on a development in PLG. I am trying…

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berniceshola

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago

roof deck/terrace question

hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

jennyperry

in Other 13 years and 6 months ago

separate utility

   I have a dead beat brother who uses and is the main cost for our high bills but doesnt help paid them at all.…

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penelope

in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago

NEW Custom Size Storm Door 86

I have a new custom size storm door which I got from lowes packaged with another door purchase.  this door measures 31.75″ wide by 86″…

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penelope

in Doors 13 years and 6 months ago

NEW Custom Size Storm Door 86

I have a new custom size storm door which I got from lowes packaged with another door purchase.  this door measures 31.75″ wide by 86″…

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eric3872

in Electricians 13 years and 6 months ago

PLP Electric Account

My two family house has three separate electric meters.  There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

redoxalis

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago

Heating

I am looking for someone to help me size and design a heating system for my 3 family house in Carroll Gardens.  I need to…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

BKsearch

in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago

Two Stage or Modulating Gas Furnace?

The old forced-air gas furnace in our future home (which appears to be 50+ years old) has been all but condemned by our home inspector.…

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Updated 13 years and 6 months ago

berniceshola

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago

roof deck/terrace question

hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…

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burns

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago

Kitchen renovation help

We are planning on completely renovating our (very small, galley) kitchen.  This would require replacing all of our cabinets, installing new appliances and new floor…

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binbong

in Lighting 13 years and 6 months ago

Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?

I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…

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ditmasmom

in Environmental and Green Design 13 years and 6 months ago

Looking for a possible buried oil tank

hi all, I am interested in a buying a house and upon inspection it was determined that there was a possibility of a buried oil…

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BR

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago

Roof Fence and Deck

We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof.  Our building abuts a building that is taller,…

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