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stickerhappy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

Backyard drain is backed up- any ideas?

Our backyard drain on the ground, which also connects with the downspout from roof, backs up and water eventually makes its way into the basement.…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

katdov

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Grandfathered extension proof

I recently bought a house in BK and met with an expeditor about filing for reno permits with the DOB. He told me the ground…

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workerb

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Reasons for "job on hold" with DOB

I just looked up my job on BIS and noticed it was marked “Job on Hold.” I don’t know why and was told I had…

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ps158

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago

Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?

Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…

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ps158

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago

Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?

Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…

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ps158

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago

Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?

Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…

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stickerhappy

in Fire 10 years and 10 months ago

How do I know if my dual CO2 / smoke alarm is still good?

I’ve heard that CO2 sensors are good for about 5 or 6 years and smoke sensors more like 10 years. The dual CO2/smoke alarm I…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

greenworks

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Any Brownstoners in Cypress Hills?

We just moved to Cypress Hills a few months ago and have been loving the neighborhood — Are there any other Brownstoner readers out there…

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carmenf

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Best value tile store in BK (or boroughs)?

In your opinion, what is the tile store in BK or NYC largely that offers the best value? We are going to be tiling 3.5…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Plumber or Chimney Specialist for Gas Smell Coming from Fireplace

We’ve smelled gas on and off since we bought our brownstone 4 years ago. We’ve had plumbers come over twice, but they couldn’t detect gas…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

Mmoore

in Brownstoner 10 years and 10 months ago

Heating sources ideas/ recommendations?

Would anyone have any ideas on additional heating source, preferably gas powered? My apartment is at the end of our heating loop (hot water) and…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

andreastrauchler

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

removing a plaster wall

Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…

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andreastrauchler

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

removing a plaster wall

Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…

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andreastrauchler

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago

removing a plaster wall

Hi – I’d like to take down one wall in my brownstone – it’s plaster and lathe so a bit messy – 10′ x 12’…

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carmenf

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago

Best value tile store in BK (or boroughs)?

In your opinion, what is the tile store in BK or NYC largely that offers the best value? We are going to be tiling 3.5…

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stickerhappy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

Backyard drain is backed up- any ideas?

Our backyard drain on the ground, which also connects with the downspout from roof, backs up and water eventually makes its way into the basement.…

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stickerhappy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

Backyard drain is backed up- any ideas?

Our backyard drain on the ground, which also connects with the downspout from roof, backs up and water eventually makes its way into the basement.…

0

stickerhappy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

Backyard drain is backed up- any ideas?

Our backyard drain on the ground, which also connects with the downspout from roof, backs up and water eventually makes its way into the basement.…

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coopfornow

in Alarm 13 years and 5 months ago

Alarm for fire escape

Anybody has an idea about how to put an alarm on fire escapes? Something not hurrendously expensive, and not related to off-site monitoring. Basically just…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

pschwadron

in General Contractors 10 years and 10 months ago

Having trouble finding a general contractor

Hi all, I’ve been reading Brownstoner for a while, but finally signed up. I’ve been trying to find a general contractor for a smallish job…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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