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TracyT
in Expeditors 12 years and 3 months ago
expediter/letter fo completion
We used an expediter for our kitchen gut reno. I paid them $1750 to get a DOB ALT2 approval. Now, more than two years after…
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sourgrapes
in Fencing 12 years and 3 months ago
Good fences...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516f420761c00-.jpg The rear three panels of my cedar fence blew down in Sandy last fall. I contacted my insurance company and got an estimate from…
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tstritmater
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Security type door for garden entrance
I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.
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neilw
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Refinancing In a Small Building
Anyone have any success finding a lender who can work with a small building? Specifically, we are in a condo building where one owner owns…
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neilw
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Refinancing In a Small Building
Anyone have any success finding a lender who can work with a small building? Specifically, we are in a condo building where one owner owns…
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elmo
in Electricians 12 years and 3 months ago
Leaking issues: roof and window
I have 2 separate issues: 1. The roof of our small extension needs to be replaced as it has been patched up many times already. Does…
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madstuy
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Japanese Knotweed Problem
Has anyone had any luck removing Japanese Knotweed from their yards? It stretches into about a half dozen or so backyards in my neighborhood. There…
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karenanne9
in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago
Experience With Skyline Windows of NJ?
Does anyone have experience with Skyline Windows of NJ for landmark windows and installation? Thanks.
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets - Green/Eco-Friendly with Good Design Services?
I’m interested in recent feedback on greener kitchen cabinets where the supplier also has design services they can provide, since we need a little design…
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whaaaaaaaat
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 3 months ago
Dogs in a co-op
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d9b5eb5849-.jpg Hi — My co-op’s pet policy states “The Coop will allow pets in apartments provide they do not disturb other shareholders or constitute a nuisance”. We…
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randernyc
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Has anyone used Home Depot to replace windows and what was your experience with them?.
Looking to replace windows in our brownstone and looking for recommendations for vendors that from whom you purchase the windows and have them installed.
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tstritmater
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Security type door for garden entrance
I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.
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jjq
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 3 months ago
Fixing Tree Roots Causing Sidewalk Cracks
So the city has put a Lien on our Bay Ridge property because we have minor sidewalk cracks which have developed because the roots of…
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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Stain color suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516ea84caa51e-processed-httpsterlingplacerenofileswordpresscom201304photo-1-1jpg.jpg I’m having the parquet floors sanded and refinished in my duplex apartment. It’s a very sunny apartment. I haven’t painted the walls yet but I’m thinking…
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ILuvDeadNimbys
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Walnut board pieces? 3/4" x 2.5" x 8' through 12'
I’m looking for pre-cut walnut boards in 3/4″ x 2.5″ 8′ and longer boards. Home Depot and Lowes only stock pine, poplar, maple, oak and…
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anonymous
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen remodulation
Hi all I am Heather….I just have shifted in my new appartment. Its kitchen is hell so i have decided to renuate it. My friend…
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zil
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Glass panel behind wall mounted toilet and sink?
We’re in the midst of renovating a bathroom in our brownstone, and I’m wondering if any of the architects out there could give me some…
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looking and looking
in Architecture 12 years and 3 months ago
Claw Foot Tubs For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516dc6040bf91-.jpg I have three fair condition claw foot tubs for sale, $100 each, or $250 for all three, for pick up in Forest Hills, Queens.…
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