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aravalittle

in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years ago

Blue Stone Pavers For Sale

I have 16 (1’x2′) blue stone pavers left over from when we did the front yard. I’m thinking that adds up to 32’square (but feel…

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Updated 11 years ago

ccvle

in Construction 11 years ago

Front porch rebuild estimate cost?

I’m wondering if anyone has any experience or idea on how much rebuilding a front yard porch would cost? I’m looking to tear down my…

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ccvle

in Construction 11 years ago

Front porch rebuild estimate cost?

I’m wondering if anyone has any experience or idea on how much rebuilding a front yard porch would cost? I’m looking to tear down my…

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nancib

in Doors & Windows 11 years ago

andersen bathrm window approximately 141/2" x 27"

I am looking to have the glass on the window osbsured in a tasteful way. Does anyone have any suggestions or is it even possible…

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Updated 11 years ago

patolucas

in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago

Looking for a Vintage Two-Apron Tub

Doing a brownstone renovation in Brooklyn. I’m looking for a vintage tub for one of our bathrooms. Essentially, I am looking for one of those…

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Updated 11 years ago

nancib

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

old refrigerator

I have an old Wesinghouse refrigerator in my basement and it won’t fit up the turn on the steps. Do I have to use special…

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Updated 11 years ago

PSGal

in Building Code 12 years and 5 months ago

Installing a bathtub in existing powder room in CONDO cellar?

Can anyone answer this: If we already have a bathroom in a duplex condo–as opposed to a stand-alone house –with a cellar, are we legally…

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Updated 11 years ago

lawlorg

in Financial Services 11 years ago

SRO Renovation Loan / LoC

I am interested in financing renovations of an SRO building. I am under contract to buy a building which is currently registered as an SRO.…

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Updated 11 years ago

comvoxsystems

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Looking for a copy of Blumberg A35 Lease Buisness 3-98 Version

I have a lease. Which I only have a copy which is not readable. This Lease is a A35 Blumberg Lease Business Premises 3-98\. Where…

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Updated 11 years ago

stickerhappy

in Masonry 11 years ago

Cleaning up exterior bricks

We installed a new planter retaining wall in our garden last fall made with reclaimed bricks. We picked them for their nice orange-ish color. Over…

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chych

in Building Code 11 years ago

Sprinkler code: painting exposed risers red

Greetings to everyone who participates in this forum. I have a question about the requirements for painting the exposed sprinkler risers in my building red.…

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ejalbk

in Legal 11 years ago

Paying off a Mortgage: Attorney Needed?

Our coop has a very small mortgage that is going to mature in a few months and the owners have decided to just pay it…

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radicalnewtherapy

in Roofers 11 years ago

Basement Drain Traps: What are we supposed to do with this thing?

We have a square hole in the front of the basement of our townhouse. It looks to be filled with dirt and mud and maybe…

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Updated 11 years ago

anonlurker

in Mortgage 11 years ago

When am I able to refinance if I am changing the c of o?

i am gut renovating a townhouse and adding a floor therefore I am applying for an alt 1, which is a pain in its own…

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Updated 11 years ago

anonlurker

in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years ago

packaged air conditioning

Inverter splits seem expensive. While not as efficient how much less would it be to buy a package ac unit like the kind you find…

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carmenf

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Hydronic radiant heat installation recommendations?

We’re interested in installing hydronic radiant heat in the home we’re renovating (Warmboard specifically, but we are open to other products.) Since this is run…

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Updated 11 years ago

aravalittle

in For Sale 11 years ago

MORSO Wood Stove model 7110

We have a Morso wood stove model 7110…which can pipe out either the top or the back. It’s a great stove, high-end, super efficient…but was…

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aravalittle

in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years ago

Blue Stone Pavers For Sale

I have 16 (1’x2′) blue stone pavers left over from when we did the front yard. I’m thinking that adds up to 32’square (but feel…

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soundhoner

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

North Bed Stuy, Crime Question

Hey there, I’m aiming at a house purchase and it so happens that what’s been falling in my budget is the J/M/Z / north Bed…

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Updated 11 years ago

afrochic

in Flooring 11 years ago

Another recommendation for Jose Zambrano for hardwood floor refinishing

A few weeks ago, I scoured the Forum for a recommendation for someone to refinish all the hardwood floors and stairs in my triplex. I…

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