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starfish11040
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...
formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…
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bklynazucar
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Highly recommend Clemens Sippel
Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional. He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet). He…
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bklynazucar
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Highly recommend Clemens Sippel
Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional. He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet). He…
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roe
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design
We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…
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roe
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design
We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…
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robbertlaims
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 5 months ago
Contractor's Lawyer Needed
I have a client who is a contractor and seeks a good lawyer familiar with DOB process, construction contracts etc. Somebody who works with small…
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amandar
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
New Water Main and Sewer needed
Hi All- I just moved into the area with young children and must change the existing lead service to a copper service (or so I…
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Northie
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 5 months ago
Arco Windows for Anderson windows installation?
Has anyone used Arco Windows on 20th Ave to install windows? I’m considering using them and would appreciate any feedback – good and bad. Thanks!!
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dosimon
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation
We just finished a moderately sized refreshing of our apartment which involved scraping and patching of exposed brick walls in prepartion for repainting along with…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 5 months ago
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
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xistent
in Tile 13 years and 5 months ago
SILICONE OVER PERIMETER GROUT LINES?
I just regrouted grout lines that failed in our bathroom and leaked through downstairs ceiling.The bathroom has an open shower (no curtain or walls) and…
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Meliora
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 5 months ago
Architect or Professional Engineer?
We are planning on buying a Brownstone that will involve a change of use (1F no C of O to a 2F) as well as…
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libralady22
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Can someone recommend a plasterer for a high molded ceiling?
Can someone please help me. I need a reasonable plasterer for a ceiling that has been damaged by a water leak. It has a temporary…
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BR
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Roof Fence and Deck
We have a 3 story, 6 unit apartment building and want to fence and deck the roof. Our building abuts a building that is taller,…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 5 months ago
Boiler piping
the contractor that is working in my place installed a wall mount condensing boiler but did the piping wrong. I had an estimate to repipe it for…
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overflowbk
in Doors 13 years and 5 months ago
Porthole Door
I just bought a house in Red Hook and I’d like to place the existing exterior entry door with a steel door with a port…
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ProHeights66
in Appliances 13 years and 5 months ago
FREE and almost-free stuff for President's Day: Fridge, D/W, radiator covers, white shaker-style kitchen cabinets, stove, cooktop
Beginning demo this week and the following must be picked up today or tomorrow. Text, email or call with your offers. Email me for pics. …
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Stess
in Conversion 13 years and 5 months ago
Advice on Converting to condos.
How long and how complicated to turn my brownstone into 4 condos.Legal3family now but set up as 4floor thru 2br apartments. 22foot wide building so…
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