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MAC
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Pressurized toilets
Can anyone advise me on a pressurized toilet? On my travels, I’ve seen toilets equipped with an “eco flush” in the tank. It seems efficient…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Existing Violations
I bought the property from HUD with Violations (ECB and DOB) at 2006. I cleared the violations somewhere around 2006 but didn’t have the proof…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk
Anyone have a recommendation for a sidewalk contractor? The building is in park slope
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 5 years ago
It's time for seasonal boiler maintenance services to be scheduled.
Just out of curiosity, what services or procedures have you come to expect from an annual turn-on appointment? [Peerless new boiler 010](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:HWgA:peerlessnewboiler010.jpg.jpg)
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Recommendations for kitchen cabinets and countertops for a rental apartment?
We need to install new kitchen cabinets and countertop in a rental apartment. We want to pick something decently durable that isn’t going to look…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Oil Tank Removal
I have two old 275gal tanks in my cellar. I want to remove one, evaluate the condition of the other and either keep it or…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Oil Tank Removal
I have two old 275gal tanks in my cellar. I want to remove one, evaluate the condition of the other and either keep it or…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Leaving pine wood floors in a kitchen for a rental?
We were going to put down new tile in the kitchen of our rental apartment but when we pulled up the old tile we found…
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pmody
in General Discussion 5 years ago
lawn whisperer
I’ve been tending to my lawn myself for 5 years and the lawn is steadily getting worse. I’ve watched plenty of how-to videos, fertilized, mowed,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Black cables crisscrossing yards
Does anyone know what these cables are for and if they can be removed? They are crisscrossing every building on our block. I’ve seen these…
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jserpico
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Can you hear your next door neighbors in a brick house?
I live in a 3 floor brick house which is 110+ years old. I can hear the footsteps of neighbors to my left and the…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Project Manager for Renovation
Has anyone ever used a project manager instead of a general contractor for a home renovation? Interested to hear how it went. Thanks
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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ddjjee
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Can anyone recommend a Miele Dishwasher model?
What should we look for ( we never owned one)? We do however know we are looking for a panel ready dishwasher and fast drying…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 5 years ago
Fees/Comments to convert rear windows into a door for backyard access
I am going to provide access to my backyard from two rear windows that are connected into my backyard. The house is a legal two…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Exchanging riser cable from main electrical panel
Has anyone had experience with exchanging the riser cable from 150-amp to 200-amp from the basement main panel to the upstair’s duplex apartment in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
exterior house gates
does anyone know a company that can assist with replacing the exterior gates of my property? Looking for something like this https://imgur.com/a/RrXvtjK as well as…
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