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lyndapak
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Oil heated Boiler & Oil Delivery
Happy almost spring, Brownstoners! I’ve combed through the forums for recommendations on good, solid, reliable companies who provide services for oil heated boilers/ AND oil…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Bassett Mid-Century Modern Desk
Bassett mid century modern desk with brass pulls. 6 dovetailed drawers. 47?W x 20?D x 30?H. Very good condition. $375 e-mail me at ilrms40 at…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Soil test
We are building a deck and have been asked to do a soil test (boring test for TR4) Can anybody recommend an engineer who is…
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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Need new stoop installed. Debating a completely metal vs stone/brick
I am debating the two because I have been looking at “newer” ones and they all seem to be falling apart in my area. I…
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brooklyndslr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Landlord selling -- Legally, how often can realtor show my apartment?
Thank you in advance. I just moved in and found out last week that the landlord is selling the building (4 units). My sublease is…
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benoit
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Facade renovation
They Strip the paint from the facade using peel away, heavy duty paint stripper and low water pressure. They wash the same area using restoration…
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nancib
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
old refrigerator
I have an old Wesinghouse refrigerator in my basement and it won’t fit up the turn on the steps. Do I have to use special…
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comvoxsystems
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a copy of Blumberg A35 Lease Buisness 3-98 Version
I have a lease. Which I only have a copy which is not readable. This Lease is a A35 Blumberg Lease Business Premises 3-98\. Where…
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carmenf
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Hydronic radiant heat installation recommendations?
We’re interested in installing hydronic radiant heat in the home we’re renovating (Warmboard specifically, but we are open to other products.) Since this is run…
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soundhoner
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
North Bed Stuy, Crime Question
Hey there, I’m aiming at a house purchase and it so happens that what’s been falling in my budget is the J/M/Z / north Bed…
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Master Plvmber
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
A.O. Smith water heaters. A long, bad story.
https://heatinghelp.com/blog/stuck-in-the-middle-with-you/
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bklynj
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
General Contractor Needed For Ceiling Repair
Can someone recommend a general contractor for the repair of a hole that I now have in the ceiling of my apartment. The hole is…
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bklynj
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Home Improvement Contractor Expired License Question
So in my search for a person to repair my ceiling I made an appt. for someone to come to my apt. next week to…
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bedstuyreno
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Wood Fencing Options
Looking for some advice. I’m looking to build a fence later this spring. I’m having a hard time deciding on the type of wood. One…
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since2002
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Need help with rental pricing
Hello Brownstoners, I am renovating a garden level studio in Clinton Hill and need suggestions for rental income expectations. Basically 2 rooms front is living…
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DouglasAlan
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago
Electrician Review
This is more of a summary than a review. I hired Campbell Electric, http://www.campbellelectricservice.com/, to do a number of jobs around my townhouse. I bought…
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eman134
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
black vine weevils
my lovely garden has been infested with black vine weevils for the last year and a half…have been treating them with beneficial nematodes to no…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Garden Design
I am looking for someone to plan a backyard garden at a reasonable price. Does anyone on the forum have a recommendation? Thanks in advance.
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