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shekiahcottle
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Good Contractor for apt Reno
I’m looking for recommendations for a good competent contractor for all phases of a reno job. Must have a good plumber, a good electrician, and…
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gates_ave
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Lally column and other issues
HELLO, We are having number of issues and we need someone to come over and advise on how to fix/remediate. One issue is a wood…
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chechi38
in Fencing 10 years and 3 months ago
looking for banner mesh
Hello All One of my friend is residing in Australia and he is looking for mesh banners to hang around the fence of new construction…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Cellar / basement clean up
Any first-hand recommendations on someone to re-paint/seal cellar stone walls?
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katerina
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Order of work? Painting, moldings, etc.
All- We are doing some work on an apartment before we move in, and as newbies aren’t sure about the best order to do things.…
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huesos
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 5 months ago
Experience with Video Intercom Systems?
Our coop is considering changing out our old audio only intercom system to a video system. However, upgrading the system is not cheap and we’re…
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sallywilliams
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago
Looking for door with glass chicken wire panel?
Hi all- I’m in the process of renovating a home and am looking for a wood door for one of my bathrooms that has a…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in For Sale 11 years and 8 months ago
New Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman
I bought a wonderful Eames lounge chair and ottoman (black) last fall and paid $5000 with shipping (which costs $500). I’m leaving the country, probably…
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ROTFL
in Sewer 14 years and 10 months ago
Best method/Best company to remove tree root from sewer pipes
After our sewer backed up into the basement, we called DEP and a plumber. DEP said the next day that they flushed their lines “as…
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workerb
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Homeowner's right with DOB?
Hello there, I’m in pretty serious trouble and at risk of losing my life savings in a home I’m invested in. There are issues with…
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cbarm
in General Discussion 10 years and 3 months ago
Tree removal for neighboring construction
Looking for the forums opinion on what I should do with a situation I have. An adjoining lot has been under construction with a new…
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brown2013
in Conversion 10 years and 3 months ago
as-built drawings for Certificate of Occupancy conversion
I’m changing the Certificate of Occupancy on my brownstone from a 1-family to a 2-family. As we are preparing the as-built drawings, we have discovered…
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lisawillams
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
kitchen renovations
Hi!!! Guys!! I was planning to renovate my kitchen!! Planning to add metal accent to it~ What do you feel? Hope this help me cut…
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suzy
in Landscaping 10 years and 11 months ago
Getting rid of knotweed without round-up?
Hi all, We are about to take on our totally neglected backyard, and we have a big patch of Japanese knotweed. Has anyone hired anyone…
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gemby
in Landscaping 10 years and 6 months ago
Stump Grinding in Front Yard?
Hi, We have a tree we’d like to remove in the front yard (for lack of a better word… the small area inside our gate…
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jleckner
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago
New light system for hallway and stairs and kitchen !
I found this deal online for Safely Transforms your outlet cover into a Convenient night light. Easy-to-install sleek, and energy-efficient design. http://www.lowvoltagesupply.com/prod…s01-sr-101.htm Is this worth…
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paynewhitney
in Carpet and Upholstery 11 years and 3 months ago
Rug Repair and Cleaning
I am the owner of a fairly large area rug in my living room; I don’t know the exact dimensions. I am not sure if…
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gates_ave
in General Contractors 10 years and 3 months ago
Lally column and other issues
HELLO, We are having number of issues and we need someone to come over and advise on how to fix/remediate. One issue is a wood…
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