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peaceout
in General Discussion 10 years ago
For free: Garden stones, anyone?
We are clearing out our backyard garden (approx. 4’x15′), which the ground cover are garden stones. Currently they are being put into construction bags. If…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 10 years ago
G&T dilema
my younger kid got good score on the kindergarden G&T test. We live in 20th school district in Brooklyn but can apply to NESTM. Does…
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hithere
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Potential Duplex Renovation in Queens
I am trying to rectify an illegal basement conversion. As I previously mentioned in my last post, I filed for the permit through a professionally…
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Victorian Brass Ceiling Light Fixture for Sale
Minor dents and scratches, but otherwise in very good working condition. All the shades have no chips or fractures. (All 5 sockets work. One of…
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sarah.kencel
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Plant Sale and Open House - Vinegar Hill Community Garden
Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, April 1 11am – 3pm Corner of York and Gold Flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for sale from $1.00 Come…
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sarah.kencel
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Plant Sale and Open House - Vinegar Hill Community Garden
Saturday, April 30 – Sunday, April 1 11am – 3pm Corner of York and Gold Flowers, perennials, herbs and vegetables for sale from $1.00 Come…
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milfordprewitt
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Solid Mahogany Front Doors
2 Solid Mahogany front doors for sale. Asking Price $650. Width: 28″ each Height: 112.5″ Thickness: 2″
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 10 years ago
Financing Remodel
Hi everyone! I am buying a fixer-upper in Boerum Hill, and trying to figure out how to finance the remodel. We got a quote from…
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matyas
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
How do I find out if there is a break in the chain of title?
This brownstone belonged to my g-grandfather. His daughter, my mother, is still alive, but remembers nothing about it. But it appears in census records. There…
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condo13
in Renovation 10 years ago
Refinishing floors
I’ve recently met with a few contractors regarding a 900 sq ft apt renovation that would include refinishing the floors, renovating a small kitchen using…
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kalifornia1983
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Bird netting or chicken wire over air shaft?
The 8’x10′ air shaft in our four-story building needs protection against pigeons. Right now we’re using chicken wire attached to 2×4 beams that rest on…
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ggrkfppsn
in Renovation 10 years ago
Cost to Replace Joists and Main Beam
We just completed inspection on the house we’re buying, and there is a fair amount of water and termite damage to about a quarter of…
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chauncey
in General Discussion 10 years ago
PLANT SALE!!
April 16, 10-2 Professional Gardener’s Overstock. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Shrubs, Blueberries, Clematis, and more. 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue.
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chauncey
in General Discussion 10 years ago
PLANT SALE!!
April 16, 10-2 Professional Gardener’s Overstock. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Shrubs, Blueberries, Clematis, and more. 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue.
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rana-foroohar
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Adding an Extension
Can anyone help me estimate the cost to add a two-story extension to a brick townhouse? We’re talking 20 feet wide, 13 feet deep. (We…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 10 years ago
End of Heating Season - What about the boiler?
You’re heating your home with radiators. Good. That means you’ve got a boiler. It may make you happy to know the end of the heating…
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 10 years ago
End of Heating Season - What about the boiler?
You’re heating your home with radiators. Good. That means you’ve got a boiler. It may make you happy to know the end of the heating…
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paddymonahan
in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago
Proper time / channel to ask landlord for improvements
I live in a rent stabilized apartment and am about to resign a two-year lease because I like the apartment in general, but our bathtub…
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