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queen0diy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago
Need Plumber for small jobs
I have a list of some miscellaneous plumbing projects to do this summer and am looking for someone who is good to work with and…
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MyGoodEye
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
PLUMBER Recommendation Sought
In need of a plumber – today if possible – to diagnose and repair what I believe is a “broken tub drain” in the bathroom…
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dancingal
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Roofer
Has anyone used Macaluso Roofers? thanks!
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mt_molehill
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Staircase repair/rebuild: Atlantic Stairs in Bushwick
I’ve scoured the forums, and couldn’t find any mention of them. I did see mentions of Soxco, whom I finally got a hold of. Bill…
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skylightseeker
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 9 months ago
Bluestone Patio Recommendation
Recently had a patio done by J. Lent & Sons. They did a fantastic job. They were courteous, organized, and happy to explain what/why they…
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samtsegaye
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 9 months ago
UNICO System
Hello, I am wondering if anyone uses the UNICO HVAC system as their only source of heat in a townhouse in NYC. I think that…
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mrzero
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Lookin for a good company does conversion from oil to gas
Please would you guys give some recommendations? also would like to fix the problem that the top floor doesn’t get heat much at all. thanks…
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katdov
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 9 months ago
4 foot tub
Has anyone come across a bathtub with maximum dimensions of 48″x27″? And preferably a drop in or a 2-apron? Been searching online for days and…
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katdov
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos removal costs
I just bought a small brownstone in BK and there is definitely asbestos wrapped pipes in the cellar (on an old boiler). Can someone give…
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katdov
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Oil to Gas boiler swap
Hello Brownstoners Any recommendations on plumber that will swap out an old oil boiler for a gas one? Also, the old one definitely has asbestos…
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carmeng
in Real Estate - General 10 years and 9 months ago
Disability and Apartment Purchase in Brooklyn
My husband and I are about to start our search to purchase an apartment. Difficulty level = my husband has a mobility disability and it…
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afrodytka8585
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
Electrical Upgrade Question
We are considering an electrical upgrade of our 3 family brownstone. Each unit has a separate electrical meter, and 2 of the 3 units are…
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randolph
in Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
SPRINKLER CODE
My 2 family house has an existing sprinkler system that I am going to redo during my renovation. there is currently a 2″ main that…
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minasimon
in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 9 months ago
Solar Panels - Ecomen
Has anyone had a good experience with solar panel installation? With whom and roughly how much. We’re being quote $45k for 36 panels.
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queen0diy
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 9 months ago
Who's installed a concentric vent?
Hello! I am looking into a tankless water heater, which requires concentric venting. Does anyone have this set up, and if so were you able…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 9 months ago
Sealing bluestone patio? To keep stone a darker color- any ideas?
Someone was telling me about a product or process to “seal” bluestone sections. He said it would keep the stone looking like the color it…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 9 months ago
Sealing bluestone patio? To keep stone a darker color- any ideas?
Someone was telling me about a product or process to “seal” bluestone sections. He said it would keep the stone looking like the color it…
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ccvle
in Building Code 11 years ago
building code for deck
Hi, Just want to ask if anyone can point to me on where can i find the building code for deck? Basically, I want to…
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