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wickedawesome
in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago
DIY Work/Reno With Permits
Hello, I was wondering what the process for doing certain types of renovations to a home with a permit would be. I’ve searched around and…
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slopefarm
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
What happened to the gateway thread?
For the record, I like and have sometimes relied on the advice Master Plvmber has given here and have met John personally and like him. …
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 1 month ago
Cost to add a bluestone patio/terrace?
What’s a reasonable cost to install a 12×14 bluestone patio in our backyard at the base of a new deck/stairs that were built? This would…
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rosyglow19
in Flooring 12 years and 1 month ago
Newbie asks: How much for a new hardwood floor?
Hi, We’re hopefully, hopefully, hopefully going to close on an apartment soon. It has ugly parquet tiles that we would like to replace with hardwood…
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dave1718
in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago
I Highly Recommend Eco Brooklyn as a Green Builder
I wanted to recommend Eco Brooklyn as a great Green Building Consultant and insulation specialist. I am a developer with several properties, one of which…
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catbk
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 1 month ago
Nat Grid Balanced Billing question
Does anyone else have a National Grid “balanced billing” or “budget” account for their gas heat? The reason I ask is because the entire point…
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brownstoner99
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago
All Renovations Construction or Other General Contractors
I plan on doing some renovations on a brownstone. Has any had any experiences with All Renovations Construction or know of any other good general…
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astorian
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
Appraisal of Two-family used as One-family
Does anyone have experience with appraisal (for a mortgage) of a legal two family used as a one family? Would the appraiser likely go back…
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bobbyrh
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago
Blue Pavers and cobblestone for free.
Hi, we have in our patio some unused blue pavers varios irregular sizes, big stones and some cobble stones up for grabs. Please contact us…
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asimplenoise
in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago
The Great Flat Roof Tear Off Debate
We are in need of roof work….thats for certain. It’s a typical brownstone flat roof with a couple of skylights to boot. I’ve had the…
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meme2
in Demolition 12 years and 1 month ago
scrap metal pick up
any one know of someone that can pick up appliances ? we are putting them on the curb tonight on degraw street between smith &…
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bobbyrh
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago
Blue Pavers and cobblestone for free.
Hi, we have in our patio some unused blue pavers varios irregular sizes, big stones and some cobble stones up for grabs. Please contact us…
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mozeeatupu
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago
Any multifamily use water submeters?
I’m wondering if any mutifamily property owners installed submeters for water usage in their buildings? Not necessarily for billing but informational purposes (as of now).…
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housepoor
in Antiques 12 years and 1 month ago
Stained Glass Restoration and Appraisal
I have a 60″ x 40″ old stained glass window that could use some minor restoration. I’d also like to get an appriasal too. Any…
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DouglasAlan
in Fencing 12 years and 1 month ago
Can I build a fence with deck lumber?
I’m looking to build a wood fence in my backyard, but panels won’t fit through my house (I’ve measured). So I want to build a…
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brownstoner99
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 1 month ago
All Renovations Construction or Other General Contractors
I plan on doing some renovations on a brownstone. Has any had any experiences with All Renovations Construction or know of any other good general…
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joymesser
in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago
Refinance Recommendation
_I closed on a mortgage refinance of my 2 family brownstone at a rate of 3.75% for a 30 year fixed mortgage – a rate…
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sunbury
in Garden 12 years and 1 month ago
Free soil - full of nutrients - bagged and ready to go...
Putting in a patio – and have removed some great soil. Just pick upon on Eastern between Bedford and Rogers – middle of the block…
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