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williamandrewcoffey
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Oil Tank and Concrete Removal
I understand the first step is hiring X-ray services to locate the tank…but is this necessary if I plan to have the concrete removed from…
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Natasha
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Row house front yard--city property or ours?
According to the lot line on the survey, the front yard of our row house is city property. BUT there is a fence dividing the…
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israel
in Exteriors 6 years and 11 months ago
Best waterproof deck covering?
I think I’m going to renovate my deck this summer. It will have to be plywood covered with something waterproof since there’s a carport underneath.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
A/C repair - freon leak, nitrogen test, and repair?
Hi all, our central a/c unit may have a freon leak. The tech is recommending nitrogen leak test and possible repair. What’s a reasonable cost…
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panda10
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Iron Works
Anyone recommend and Ironworks company? I need a new fence in front of my townhouse and new tree skirt. Thanks.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Someone to "spray paint" a door?
I have an interior entry door that has a lot of detail that I need to have painted. Because of the detail I don’t want…
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smileyface
in Renovation 6 years and 11 months ago
Losing faith in Contractor
Hi — I’ve been in a reno for about a year and it feels the closer to completion the less progress I’ve seen. Stupid mistakes…
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karolnyc
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Boiler inspection scam?
My mom had her yearly boiler inspection and the inspector gave her a list of things to correct (she had passed all inspections in previous…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Landmark application with possible work not previously filed?
We are submitting an application for a rear deck and our house is in a landmarked district. In my research and putting this application together…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Seeking to hire help for curb cut violation?
I think I need help and I don’t even know whom I should hire: contractor vs lawyer vs expeditor. Any recommendations for the right kind…
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jodileone
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone - Front Door needs support under it
We are using Windows We are to order and install landmark approved double entry doors. While we wait for landmark approval, my current door saddle…
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dss315
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Water Bugs/Roaches in Basement- Need Exterminator
We seem to have a consistent water bug/roach problem in our basement- we have been using an exterminator who just seems to be ‘managing’ the…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Thorocoat Exterior Building Paint - Does it hold up?
Time to paint the back of our building. We would like to use a dark charcoal color. Having problems finding this exterior color as a…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
What to do with iron window security grates?
we recently had our windows replaced and in the process had the first floor iron grates removed. We do not plan on putting them back,…
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Natasha
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
skylight ventilation for interior bedrooms?
We are renovating a rowhouse and our architect has suggested two interior bedrooms for the top floor. Each would have only a skylight for light…
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cate
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Note to poster TyCubby about bidding war
Your post was removed because it was potentially libelous. It’s fine to post on this topic as long as you do not misrepresent allegations as…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baby Gate for stairs?
We will be moving into our new house next week and I neet to get on the ball with my babyproofing. I need to know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brick Facade Replacement
Hi all, I have just purchased a 3-story, 20′ wide brick townhouse in Greenpoint that will require a new facade due to years of neglect…
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