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quincystreet

in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago

Frozen Pipe?

My tenants have no cold water in a bathroom which is at the back of an addition on the garden level. I’m assuming this is…

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evedwell

in For Sale 12 years ago

Vintage Wood Shutters and Brand New Hardware

Set of vintage wood shutters from a Brooklyn Heights brownstone building. Frame and panel side panels and louvered center panels. Side panels have old paint…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

dancingal

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago

Snow Removal

Does anyone know of a person or company that offers snow shoveling services? thanks.

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

lib7404

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

PLG Planet Fitness

Looks like the new Planet Fitness construction is underway inside Fat Albert. (Empire and Flatbush). http://youtu.be/nkFkVm9jwJs

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lib7404

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

PLG Planet Fitness

Looks like the new Planet Fitness construction is underway inside Fat Albert. (Empire and Flatbush). http://youtu.be/nkFkVm9jwJs

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jjq

in Roofers 11 years and 10 months ago

Mitsubishi Heat Pumps

So I had a well know HVAC contractor come out and quote a 4-5 ton HVAC installation which would use Mitsubishi Compressors and Blowers. This…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

JenKG

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 9 months ago

Seeking container for Garbage Cans

My small apt building has something of a mess of metal garbage cans by its front door which are quite unsightly. I see other buildings…

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neilbenezra

in Construction 11 years and 9 months ago

Structural contractor or GC

I’m looking for a structural contractor or a general GC with a crew to work on a barebones 3 story renovation project. Any recommendations?

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jfeuer22

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago

Appropriate Size Boiler

Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

katarusa

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 9 months ago

looking for IKEA type of priced kitchen options.

This might be a silly question to ask, but I am looking for a kitchen with very small budget. I would probably go with Ikea,…

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fortGreene

in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 9 months ago

Heat Pump or Boiler?

I have a 2 family 1920s brick building with 1 forced air gas furnace for the whole building. I can’t afford to install new boilers…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

architerp

in Doors 11 years and 9 months ago

Door Sill Question

I recently installed a new front door and the sill is quite a bit out of level so while the door is level and secure…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

redlandsgirl

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

fireplace heat from neighbor

Has anyone experienced hot walls from your neighbor’s fireplace? We have a neighbor who did a gut reno on their building a few years ago…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

brooklyn72

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago

Power wash and tuck pointing

Hi, We are planning on having the brick on the back of our house power washed and tuck pointed. Anyone had great experience with a…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

architerp

in Doors 11 years and 9 months ago

Door Sill Question

I recently installed a new front door and the sill is quite a bit out of level so while the door is level and secure…

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jfeuer22

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago

Appropriate Size Boiler

Hi, I have had several plumbers come in and look at my system. I am getting mixed opinions on what is the correct size boiler.…

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cate

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

High Con Ed charges?

Our monthly bill is about $150 for our 1,800 square foot duplex. Does this seem high? We leave 10 lightbulbs on all day and four…

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cobblehiller1

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

Looking for feedback on Perfect Renovation design/build firm

Hi, I’m considering using the design/build firm Perfect Renovation for a job in Cobble Hill, but have read some negative reviews, though mostly from a…

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cobblehiller1

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago

Looking for feedback on Perfect Renovation design/build firm

Hi, I’m considering using the design/build firm Perfect Renovation for a job in Cobble Hill, but have read some negative reviews, though mostly from a…

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ditmasmom

in Roofers 11 years and 9 months ago

Advice on filling in gaps around windows casings

Hello, Post renovation we see we have some gaps between the wood casing of some of the windows and the Sheetrock wall (the gaps are…

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Updated 11 years and 9 months ago

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