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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Tree guard
Looking for someone to install a tree guard for the nice tree & pit in front of our brownstone, for both aesthetics and to dissuade…
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nqkhbawdyabp
in General Discussion 3 years ago
82 Dean Street - For Sale $8,400,000
I hear this building is going up for sale – Are they crazy?…..there’s no backyard!!!
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Eliminating super squeaky floors from above?
We finally have a chance to deal with a tenants super squeaky floor. It’s an old original pine plank floor over an old plank subfloor…
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queensappraisal
in General Discussion 3 years ago
contractor to build fence
Can anyone recommend a contractor to remove our existing fence and build a new wood fence?
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xchx
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Tree for front stoop area
Anyone have any recommendations for a hardy tree or bush that would do well in a big planter in the front stoop area? I haven’t…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Are Rigs on Facades Outlawed by DOB?
I need holes plugged in on my cornice, as we have carpenter bees, and the cornice repainted. Is it true that the DOB no longer…
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debbernst
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Engineered floors damage
Any recs for contractors or good floor company to fix this issue. Damage to engineered floors in a small area of room. Thanks!
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cambellara
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Mosquito Control in Brooklyn?
Hi all. Like most, the mosquitos in our backyard get bad. Anyone have any tips to help limit mosquitos that have worked? We’ve tried a…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Are Rigs on Facades Outlawed by DOB?
I need holes plugged in on my cornice, as we have carpenter bees, and the cornice repainted. Is it true that the DOB no longer…
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Need Cornice Repair
I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.
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homely
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Need Cornice Repair
I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 3 years ago
repair window screens
We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Raccoon removal
Has anyone experience with dealing with and/ or removing racoons? I’ve spotted one walking the Verizon wires between Putnam and Jefferson backyards a couple of…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Security Gate lock hardware recommendations
We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…
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tommysampson1979
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Intercom
The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 3 years ago
repair window screens
We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…
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19th century window trim installation?
This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 3 years ago
Security Gate lock hardware recommendations
We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…
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