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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Insulation Recommendation
I’m posting to recommend Federal Conservation Corp. after the superb job they did blowing InsulSafe insulation into the entire crawl space area below our roof.…
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doodles
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Looking for a wallpaper hanger
Hi, does anyone know of a good wallpaper hanger, who isn’t terribly expensive?
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est
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Bat house in yard to combat mosquitoes?
Hi all, Wondering if anyone has ever used a bat house to deal with mosquitoes in the yard? It’s been suggested to me but I…
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doodles
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Looking for a wallpaper hanger
Hi, does anyone know of a good wallpaper hanger, who isn’t terribly expensive?
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
clarity on single family house short term rental laws in Brooklyn?
As follow up to “short term rental laws for owner-occupied houses in Brooklyn?” post, I’m wondering if anyone knows where to find clear and reliable…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
We need a boiler and new hot water heater - limited budget. Ideas appreciated!
We recently purchased a 3.5 story house with ancient water heater and boiler. The house heats on oil but we will convert. Do you have…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Window Washer recommendation
Anyone recommend their window washer? We need someone willing to climb out on ledges, as none of our double hung 100+ year old windows tilt…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
We need a boiler and new hot water heater - limited budget. Ideas appreciated!
We recently purchased a 3.5 story house with ancient water heater and boiler. The house heats on oil but we will convert. Do you have…
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queen0diy
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Hatch Closet Ladder
Anyone have recommendations on someone who can fabricate a metal ladder for my hatch closet so I can access my roof without performing acrobatics? I…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Anyone redirected roof water to rainwater collection barrel in backyard?
We have had ongoing backup problems even after snaking the system several times per year, and they seem to happen after heavy rain. I’m wondering…
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gardenerbk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
short term rental laws for owner-occupied houses in Brooklyn?
I’m trying to get to the bottom of what seems murky territory and appreciate any clarity. It looks like short term rental in vacant apartment…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Window Washer recommendation
Anyone recommend their window washer? We need someone willing to climb out on ledges, as none of our double hung 100+ year old windows tilt…
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majorhints
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Deblasio's 10 Year Affordable Housing Plan - Thoughts?
Ready, set, go! Discuss!
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trupolo
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Unwanted backyard guests
I have a vexing problem. I live in South Park Slope and my landlord owns a number of adjacent buildings and garages. My backyard currently…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Water leak responsibility
There’s a substantial leak in a basement: water is coming in from the street around a pvc pipe installed by either ConEd or Water Dept.…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Found in our fireplace - what was this one used for ?
We are trying to figure out what this fireplace was used for and if we can convert to wood burning. Behind the grate, we found…
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