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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
ISO Exterminator: Termite treatment (termidor)
I recently purchased termidor to do a termite treatment. Can anyone recommend someone who will be able to pump the solution into the ground and…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Moving a sink
The kitchen in our new place has a very strange layout with nearly all of the windows covered by appliances, because, you know, God forbid…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Permits needed to install new windows (brick to brick) in non-landmarked area
Just wondering if permits are required for brand new windows to be installed- I’m not talking replacement windows, but for doing brick to brick installation…
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dmdesmond
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
asbestos abatement in detached single family
There may be non-friable asbestos floor tiles in the house we are buying. Federal law does not require you to hire an asbestos professional for…
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homely
in Heating and Cooling 9 years and 8 months ago
Need Some Duct Advice Around Furnace and Ventilation Issues
I have a 4-story, two-family brownstone. A 12 x 12 duct runs 16 feet between a gooseneck-size opening in back wall and a 12 x…
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amymendizabal
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
Clear Sealant for Heating Pipe?
I just had the heating pipes in my apartment stripped, and I love the industrial look that they have now. I’m guessing they’ll rust if…
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newpotato
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Berries from our tree falling in neighbor's yard
We have an old, tall tree in our front yard that drops seasonal berries a few weeks every year. Its kind of messy and it…
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stickerhappy
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone front entry doors for sale
Old double front entry doors from Park Slope brownstone. Have wear and tear consistent with age. Each door is about 32″ wide by 93″ tall,…
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Shutters for Parlor Floor
I need some shutters made to match the existing ones in large parlor floor windows. Does anyone know someone who can do this? I tried…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Japanese knotweed - question and expert referrals?
We recently discovered a serious case of knotweed in whole backyard, which was unkempt for 30 years before we took over. Our contractor cut them…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
need rec for monthly sprinkler inspection
I need someone trustworthy with a reasonable fee to perform the required monthly inspection of the fire sprinkler system. Any recs?
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
brownstone exterior doors
looking for experts to refinish and fix exterior brownstone doors
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Fios
Any experience with 2016 Fios installation in a brownstone? Mixed info from Verizon: one call told me box installed on outside of back of house…
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larrygile
in Renovation 10 years ago
Leak repair
We need assistance to identify and repair a long-standing leak that causes paint to peel on the wall in our home. Can anyone recommend a…
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Fios
Any experience with 2016 Fios installation in a brownstone? Mixed info from Verizon: one call told me box installed on outside of back of house…
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newpotato
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Berries from our tree falling in neighbor's yard
We have an old, tall tree in our front yard that drops seasonal berries a few weeks every year. Its kind of messy and it…
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Colonel
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Marble Mantels For Sale
Hi – I have three very old (estimate around 1880s) marble mantels for sale from a house renovation that I am helping to advise on.…
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