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Hydronic Towel Warmer

We want to install an hydronic towel warmer in our bathroom but our contractor says that it is not legal to install them connected to…

Removing a giant tree?

My neighbor has a 10-story tree in his backyard that was pretty scary to watch during Sandy. Judging from the giant old trees that fell…

carpet installer

Can anyone recommend someone who does carpet installation? I have about 12′ of hallway runner that needs to be replace. I have enough leftover carpet,…

Lawyer recommendation: New construction next door

Hello there, I am looking for a recommendation for a lawyer to represent a small, self-managing Brooklyn condo in our dealings with a new construction…

Should a kitchen porcelain floor and/or granite countertop be sealed when installed?

Sent off same ques a moment ago but did include all categories: Installing a new granite “millenium cream” countertop slab and am wondering if that…

Estimate In Line?

Scope: Install 1 outside light, 2 recept., + 1 inside recep. and 2 inside switches for light & recep. On back wall of house, wired…

My Landlord is taking me to Housing Court. Help!

My landlord is taking me to housing court on the basis I haven’t paid rent, which is not true and I have bank statements and…

Recommend your handyman or Home Entertainment contractor for mounting a TV on brick fireplace

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51745fe79a704-.jpg We bought a house with a newly-built working fire place. We’d like to hang our LCD TV on the upper top portion of fireplace…

Condo Board of Managers not enforning the laws on construction

I live in a condo in Brooklyn, 3 other units have done constructions with out board approval(proposal/vote). The board new about it, just did not…

Door question - fiberglass, wood etx

roofing warranty

we had coyne and mack build our extension 3 years ago. Not even. It was not a ood experience , the roof had to be…

Wanted: New Flat Panel Half-Lite Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a23a1405941-.jpg I’d like to buy a door similar to the one in the photo (but with clear safety glass) either online or locally. It’s for…

Upstate Antique / Flea Market for Memorial Day Weekend?

Does anyone have some good recommendations for antiques and/or flea markets for this upcoming weekend? Thinking about hoping in the car and exploring the Hudson…

We have a very old marble mantel from a Brooklyn brownstone and are interested in selling it. It is in wonderful shape and we simply don't want to transport it to Florida.

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Wanted: New Flat Panel Half-Lite Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a23a1405941-.jpg I’d like to buy a door similar to the one in the photo (but with clear safety glass) either online or locally. It’s for…

garden starting to bloom...must be summer

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Certificate of Occupancy

My friend has her family’s 1910 house that has no c of o on the DOB site. What are the obstacles about getting one. She…

Getting wood sealer drippings off concrete

Specifically Olympic Waterguard water proofing clear sealer. Concrete isn’t sealed. A sloppy worker left bits of this wood sealer on the concrete deck floor resulting…

Need suggestions for fixing, cleaning & water-proofing the basement walls?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a09ab47afb7-.jpg We live in a 1930’s all-brick house, and the time has finally come for us to do our basement, which has been already demo’ed.  We…

Need suggestions for fixing, cleaning & water-proofing the basement walls?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a09ab47afb7-.jpg We live in a 1930’s all-brick house, and the time has finally come for us to do our basement, which has been already demo’ed.  We…