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doodles
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 9 months ago
looking for someone to sand and paint shutters
Hi, I have six pairs of shutters that I’d like to get painted. Does anyone know of a place that does this for a reasonable…
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greenstuy
in Flooring 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for 1" pine sub floors
We are using our 1″ thick pine subflooring as floors for our renovation. We are missing missing a few hundred sf. Does any one have…
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coopnewbie
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Design-build firm?
Hello – We have a 3-br co-op that needs a decent amount of renovation – new bath, kitchen, pulling down a non-structural wall, etc. Could…
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AstralOil
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Water seepage around hot water heater
This morning found a puddling of water around the 1999 AO Smith 40 Gal gas hot water heater in the basement, but the overflow valve…
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Franklinite
in Landscaping 13 years and 3 months ago
Last minute day laborer?
I need to spread 20 cubic yards of topsoil around my yard on Monday, and I’m looking for two strong guys to help me. Warning:…
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zlt99
in Other 12 years and 5 months ago
Where to Find Day Labor
My husband and I are getting stone slabs for our backyard dropped off in front of our house on Saturday morning. It all has to…
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marisarene
in Counters 12 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a handyman or general contractor with brownstone experience.
For a variety of jobs. Based in Brooklyn. Thanks!
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alexbklyn
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 4 months ago
Odd smell from fireplace
Hi everyone, I just moved in to the top floor of an old brick townhouse. In our dining room there is an antique fireplace -…
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ajrendon
in Doors 11 years and 9 months ago
Looking for entry doors
Wondering if anyone has any entry doors they are looking to unload. We are trying to find double doors for a 90″ by 52″ opening.…
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deislandgirl
in Garden 13 years and 5 months ago
local affordable gardener in bed stuy/crown heights
Hi – I’m looking for someone who could help me replant my shady backyard garden and maintain my full sun front garden. The backyard needs…
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dannyboynyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Need recommendation for sump pump
Hello to all. I am going to have a sump pump installed in my basement. Can anybody recommend a good outfit to do the job?…
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reupjosh
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
In search of a wood fire oven brick mason
Can anyone recommend a solid brick mason who has experience in building wood fired ovens for the yard? Thanks!
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tjbk
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 11 years and 10 months ago
Intercom Help
Any recommendations for someone to install a 3 family intercom system? The wiring is complete & we have our own panel & amplifier.
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acuriousman
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator valve is TOO LOUD!
I have a one pipe heating radiator and my valve is EXTREMELY loud. Whenever it’s heating up, it squealing and sputters like crazy for quite…
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JL923
in Heating 11 years and 9 months ago
Heating question (adding radiator)
I own a 2 story mixed use property (1 family and store) and the 134k btu oil boiler is supplying heat for the residential apartment…
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AstralOil
in Roofing 11 years and 9 months ago
Snow coming in through skylight
We had our roof redone a year+ ago, as well as new skylights to replace the old. Last winter didn’t really test it out, but…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Expeditors 11 years and 9 months ago
Expeditor Quote question
I got a quote from an expeditor for a Type-2 application, these are the details: $3,500 for: review of drawings, prepare paperwork, prepare architectural drawings,…
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tsarina
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
How to patch crack between extension and building?
I have a large crack running from the top of the the two story extension halfway down the wall, where it meets the original building.…
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