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in Exterminator 12 years and 2 months ago
Sap Dripping From Old (100+ years) Pine Support Beam
I am seeing what I think is a small amount of sap dripping onto the floor in basement closet. Inspect the beam I can’t find…
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cobblehillbilly
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago
Mr. Slim ductless AC installer
Can anyone recommend a ductless ac installer they have been happy with? Thanks a bunch=)
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shbrooklyn
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Hatch Cover?
Hi, I am not exactly sure what it is called but the hatch in front of our brownstone in our garden is leaking when it…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner 13 years and 10 months ago
mold remediation?
we had a few leaks from the hurricane. we know there is some moisture in the walls still. can someone recommend a good entity to…
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backeast
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 2 months ago
Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?
We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno.…
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mimimaloo
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Anyone Needing Good Garden SOIL?? or fill??
Hi there, We are excavating some top soil from our back garden at the end of this week. The soil is a mix of high…
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Arkady
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
Giving away water lilies
I just finished dividing my water lilies & have extras if anyone wants some gratis – pick up in Park Slope. Reply to this &…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
ISO: Stair contractor recommendation
We’re in need of new rails and spindles for two interior staircases in our brownstone, and we are seeking recommendations for stair contractors. We’ve already…
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backeast
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 2 months ago
Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?
We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno.…
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Greene44
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 2 months ago
What about Ridgewood?
Ridgewood Brownstoners, What can you tell me about the neighborhood?! We’ve been in Fort Greene/Clinton Hill for 6 years and have spent most of…
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expedite
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 2 months ago
Legalizing Basement
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7′-0″ ? 2) Can they use bilco…
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Arkady
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
Giving away water lilies
I just finished dividing my water lilies & have extras if anyone wants some gratis – pick up in Park Slope. Reply to this &…
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ditmas11
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
cleaning a stone patio
please suggest a company/person who could power wash a small stone patio?
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el exigente
in Electricians 12 years and 2 months ago
I am looking for a reliable electrician to fix faulty switches and fixtures as well as outdoor lighting in my house. I have multiple small electrical jobs that need to be done.
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bkbrownstone
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Excess tile grout removal
Does anyone know how to handle tile grout that been left on too long? One of my contractor’s workers let the grout stay for too…
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dorkofwindsor
in Sewer 12 years and 2 months ago
Drywell Experiences
Hello, I was wondering if anyone in the community has installed a drywell in their brownstone backyard to handle the roof runoff to prevent it…
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bisteak
in Glass 13 years ago
Plate glass recycling?
Does anyone know of a place that accepts plate glass for recycling, preferrably in north Brooklyn? I have a few old storm windows.
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elizabethschacher
in Family and Parenting 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for an AMAZING MULTI-FAMILY STOOP SALE?
Join us this Sunday…. BUILDING-WIDE, MULTI-FAMILY STOOP SALE (with lemonade and cookies, too!) **Sunday, June 26–10 a.m.** 328-330 Bergen Street, between Third and Fourth Avenues…
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