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Pea Gravel Project in Brooklyn
I’m trying to find a company that can deliver pea gravel in Park Slope for a project that would require about 2.4 cubic yards and…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Other Good Online Forums?
I LOVE these forums they are particularly useful for NYC related questions and local permitting info. I am looking for some other good online resources…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
at what point to call contractors?
Hi, We are planning to start a renovation in the next six months and I’m feeling a little bit overwhelmed in figuring out where to…
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slavan1320
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Glass Backyard Extension and Privacy
Does anyone have experience building a glass extension off the ground floor of a townhouse? Originally, we hoped to build a 10′ extension of the…
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kjb
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Portable hot water heaters?
Our 100 yr old building had a gas leak and it’s going to be at least 5-10 weeks before we get hot water (permits/nat grid/DOB,…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Other Good Online Forums?
I LOVE these forums they are particularly useful for NYC related questions and local permitting info. I am looking for some other good online resources…
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shurafa
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Repairing Wood Floors
I have some old wood floors that I have sanded and would like to stain. There are some 1/2″ gaps that need to be filled.…
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fmb78
in Doors & Windows 8 years and 8 months ago
ISO Interior Doors
Hello all, I’m missing some of my interior doors and would love to find some matches (or close matches) to my originals. I’ve already asked…
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blythedesignstudio
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Restoring a Clawfoot tub
Help! I am determined to save an old clawfoot tub that’s been in my backyard for a few years. It needs to be sandblasted on…
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maxwellimus
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
2 Family building with 3 electric meters
Hi, I just recently purchased a 2 family home and ConEd is stating that the 3rd meter for the hallway and basement is considered a…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Fulgor Milano Appliances?
Has anyone used their appliances (specifically the commercial ones). Likes/dislikes/reviews?
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radgirl
in Renovation 8 years and 8 months ago
Garbage Trash Debris Junk & Concrete Removal Recommendation
Hi all, when we bought our house, the entire backyard was concrete covered. It took us many years, but we’ve gotten around to getting it…
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Igor
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
B & D Construction
Any reviews or information on this contractor?
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Igor
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
B & D Construction
Any reviews or information on this contractor?
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cityrat
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Dilemma: Where to put units in ductless/ducted mini split in brownstone.
We’re renovating a four-story Clinton Hill townhouse and putting in a ductless (?) split system, about two per floor, big flock of condensers on the…
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irozhko
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Fulgor Milano Appliances?
Has anyone used their appliances (specifically the commercial ones). Likes/dislikes/reviews?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
ASBESTOS
Can someone please shed some light on this: I’ve read some terrifying stories but today I spoke to person who’s been removing Asbestos for 30…
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geezee
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Contractor Recommendations requested
We are looking for someone to build a steel deck over our extension, replace the windows in our landmark district house, and strip and repoint…
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