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kms_bkyn
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Getting the city to pay for sidewalk repair?
Has anyone been in a situation like this? We bought a house a little over year ago. The sidewalk in front is in bad shape…
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deancollins
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Metal Framed Decks?
Does anyone here know anyone with experience in building brick to brick decks using metal framing with wood top? We are looking to replace our…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
repairs to metal handrails
If possible, I want to repair the broken-off end of one of the original stoop guardrails. This is a rental and the owner does not…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Should I put a dishwasher into a rental unit?
We are buying a house with a top floor rental unit and will need to redo the kitchen. Wondering if we should put a dishwasher…
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ccvle
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Trash Removal?
Does anyone have any experience to share when it comes to using one of those handy man parked outside Home depot? I used them quite…
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aravalittle
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Old Stove Repair
Hi! Are there any people who repair old/vintage cooking stoves aside from “The Stove Lady”? Thank you!!! A
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BSDOD
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation
I want to recommend Plinio Santos, who just installed crown and ceiling molding. They worked clean, showed up on time, and finished ahead of schedule,…
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rhjmem
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Changing "Cellar" to Basement
I have a two Family House. CO states Two Family. There are three total floors, two Dwelling Floors and one “Cellar” floor which is connected…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Design Build Firm vs Architect - Contractor Combo ?
I’ve heard ppl say that you should make sure the architect and contractor are completely independent of one another. Ant particular reason? Thinking of using…
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margebuckley
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Video Audio apartment entry technology
Am renovating a 3-family Brownstone in Bed Stuy. We want to install a design appropriate and reliable audio visual entry system so anyone knocking on…
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margebuckley
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Video Audio apartment entry technology
Am renovating a 3-family Brownstone in Bed Stuy. We want to install a design appropriate and reliable audio visual entry system so anyone knocking on…
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melly319
in Plumbing 9 years and 9 months ago
sprinkler inspections
need a master plumber who does sprinkler inspections. got a fine. need to remedy. upper west side of manhattan. Thanks
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melly319
in Plumbing 9 years and 9 months ago
sprinkler inspections
need a master plumber who does sprinkler inspections. got a fine. need to remedy. upper west side of manhattan. Thanks
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Old open permit on condo - who is responsible and how to close it?
I purchased a condo in 2010 and recently put it up for sale. During the process an open permit dating from 2006 (for bathroom renovation)…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
The point of no returns
I live in a studio co-op with my girlfriend and our dog. We’d like to make some capital improvements, but are wondering what we can…
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mpcmpc
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Solar Help in 2016
I own and live in a three-unit building in Greenpoint, and I want to invest in solar energy, for heat, hot water, and/or electrical. In…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
The point of no returns
I live in a studio co-op with my girlfriend and our dog. We’d like to make some capital improvements, but are wondering what we can…
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reagan9000
in General Discussion 9 years and 9 months ago
Landscaper recommendation
We wanted to replace the weeds, roots, and dead plants in our backyard with hardier greenery, and create more usable space in our backyard. We…
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