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nardia9

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Great nanny available

Had to let our nanny go:( she’s available starting Monday if interested!

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nardia9

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Great nanny available

Had to let our nanny go:( she’s available starting Monday if interested!

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content50

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Recommendations for rewiring townhouse

I need to update the Internet/coax that is running through my 120+ year old townhouse in Clinton Hill to better cables (cat5 to cat6) and…

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no-permitz

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Where/how to sell old door?

I got an old front door that turns out to be the wrong size. I paid $850 for it, including restoring it. Any ideas where…

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PeterPJB

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Cleaning service needed

I have a one bedroom duplex in Fort Greene; travel a great deal on business and need a reliable cleaning service. Thank you

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benji

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Tax impact of brownstone reno

Hi, I’ve been looking at Brooklyn brownstones that require decent renovations, and trying to understand tax impact of the reno. Anybody have experience with this?…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

benji

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Tax impact of brownstone reno

Hi, I’ve been looking at Brooklyn brownstones that require decent renovations, and trying to understand tax impact of the reno. Anybody have experience with this?…

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thekrisheim

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago

Full renovation for a townhouse - Help with GC/Architect suggestions

We are on a pretty tight budget, and would like good quality renovations without spending more than $400K. Our new home is a limestone townhouse,…

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pstrychf212

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs

Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

adamspiegz

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Marmoleum Removal

I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…

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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

crhorsken

in General Discussion 9 years and 8 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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Updated 9 years and 7 months ago

pstrychf212

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Hoarding Neighbor w Rats and Bugs

Need some advice. I live next to an elderly person who lives alone in a townhouse. It appears that she does not remove garbage from…

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adamspiegz

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Marmoleum Removal

I have a Marmoleum(linoleum) floor in my kitchen that is 10 years old. I want to replace it with ceramic tile. Can I tile right…

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rheawong

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

Switching Plumbers

Has anyone had any experience switching plumbers on an open job? We’ve let go of our lazy plumber after growing tired of begging him to…

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terryhoppy

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 months ago

opening up walls

need experienced contractor expert in opening up walls

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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 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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someonecalleddob

in General Discussion 9 years and 7 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 7 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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