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raven
in Landlord 14 years and 9 months ago
Nitemare Landlord
I am renting a furnished place. The landlord has made a ridiculous claim that I damaged his furniture and wants it replaced with brand new…
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shnarkie
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago
Owner's Representative and inexpensive Designer
Hello – I have 2 questions 1) has anyone ever worked with an Owner’s Representative in a renovation project? We are planning a decent sized…
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kellyg
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 9 months ago
Violation for a pre existing condition
I received a violation for work without a permit. The inspector writes “work noted: at the time of inspection I observed bldg at the rear…
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Isabelle
in Brownstoner 14 years and 9 months ago
Can you give me information on Sketch and Hammer
I want to know about their building of decks on rooftops and in gardens
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Nicholas
in Construction 14 years and 9 months ago
Contractor without liability insurance: What are the risks
Friends of ours recommended a contractor to do painting and a few minor renovations in our condo, but he does not have liability insurance. We…
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Silvermax
in Garden 14 years and 9 months ago
Chain Link Fence Installation
Anyone have any recommendations for handymen capable of installing a short length of chain link fence — 17 feet?
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sunny10
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 9 months ago
Excellent painter
I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…
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winnipegal
in Other 14 years and 9 months ago
What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?
We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…
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Brooklynista
in Fencing 14 years and 10 months ago
Fencing Contractor?
Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years and 9 months ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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thehorsesmouth
in Brownstoner 14 years and 9 months ago
Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion? Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no? Sorry…
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Silvermax
in Fencing 14 years and 9 months ago
Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue
Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…
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Hardcharger
in Flooring 14 years and 9 months ago
Floor Repair Done Wrong
I had a company that was recommended on this forum come and repair refinish a parquet floor. Part of it was a kitchen that was…
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Williams
in Demolition 14 years and 9 months ago
joint compound buckets - seen any?
I sometimes come across a dumpster filled with EMPTY 5 gallon joint compound buckets…. I would like to get some for a project of mine.…
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brickstone
in Masonry 14 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone Installation
I am looking for someone to replace the concrete in my front yard with bluestone.Hopefully, someone responsive (e.g. returns calls!) and reliable. No luck in…
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nf85
in Cellar 14 years and 9 months ago
Flies/mosquitoes hanging out under stoop--how to discourage?
Hi everyone,Since it got warm I’ve noticed that any time I go to the (English) basement entrance, a bunch of assorted mosquitoes and flies come…
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winnipegal
in Other 14 years and 9 months ago
What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?
We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…
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voltron
in Construction 14 years and 9 months ago
[Need] Redoing concrete backyard- need recommendations
I am looking to redo a backyard that is about 380 sq. ft. The previous owner built a wood deck on top of the concrete…
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