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emilyposter

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

General contractor recommends

We are gut renovating 2 bathrooms in our house. There will be some minor change in plumbing and a washer/dryer installed in a closet next…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

returnrestoration

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Ikea cabinets, general contractor major kitchen renovation

I am looking for an affordable general contractor (I’m in East Flatbush – not money bags, here) who can install ikea cabinets, door fronts from…

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emilyposter

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

General contractor recommends

We are gut renovating 2 bathrooms in our house. There will be some minor change in plumbing and a washer/dryer installed in a closet next…

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aryen

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

My Pocket dodors need fixing

II know there was a thread about this years ago, however, the resources mentioned then are not available now. My door no longer slides easily…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

gxcovowjegmls

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Seller's Broker Misrepresented a House

We are currently in contract on a brownstone. We planned to do only minor renovations since we can’t afford to overhaul the entire house currently.…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

follow up window question

I posted yesterday about what type of windows to purchase, and since then we have decided to go with wood interior and aluminum clad exterior.…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

cmu

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

GEICO insurance

Anyone have GEICO for their home? I just got a quote from them for my 4-story house for just under 2000 which is 1/3 !…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Sidewalk repair damage by city contractors what is protocol

Contractors working for the city are replacing my sidewalk. I assume it is hard for them to break down the sidewalk completely without some amount…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

melissa-cee

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

2 Family 3 story House Rewire Brooklyn

Looking for a license Electrician to rewire a two family home for reasonable price, if anyone has any recommendation it would be much appreciated. Also…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

thenext

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Side window Minimum Distance from property line requirement (Home extension)

What is the minimum distance from property line for a side window in R6B zoning

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

zhoushi

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

BedStuy 2 Family for sale - RE Broker vs. Sell to Investor (Cash-buyers)

Hi. I am considering selling a property I acquired in BedStuy just over two years ago. I am looking to sell because I will be…

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melissa-cee

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

2 Family 3 story House Rewire Brooklyn

Looking for a license Electrician to rewire a two family home for reasonable price, if anyone has any recommendation it would be much appreciated. Also…

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zhoushi

in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago

Seeking recommendations for super/handy-man for 2 family brownstone in BedStuy

Hi. I have a two family brownstone in bedstuy, and, am looking for a super who will take garbage out once or twice a week,…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

pwnnyc

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 5 months ago

Replace old steam coil with "kickspace" heater under cabinet?

I have a wall that I’d like to install some tall cabinets on, but unfortunately there is a large iron steam coil radiator heater in…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

bdz

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Need a fence installer recommendation

We need to install a new fence and would love a recent recommendation. It seems that Bracci has horrible reviews. Thanks

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Where to get metal gate for garden level entry replaced

We just moved into a townhouse and need to put in a new locking metal gate/door for the entry to the garden level. Can anyone…

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michaelsaur67

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Tree identification in Brooklyn

We have a large, beautiful tree in front of our building in Bushwick. It is currently (mid-August) blooming with yellowish-white flowers. They are a bit…

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Updated 8 years and 8 months ago

bdz

in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago

Need a fence installer recommendation

We need to install a new fence and would love a recent recommendation. It seems that Bracci has horrible reviews. Thanks

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

rustic , industrial wood

are you looking for rustic, industrial shelving? i do have access to white pine which is over 100 years its and it looks amazing. it…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

rustic , industrial wood

are you looking for rustic, industrial shelving? i do have access to white pine which is over 100 years its and it looks amazing. it…

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