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eman134
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
black vine weevils
my lovely garden has been infested with black vine weevils for the last year and a half…have been treating them with beneficial nematodes to no…
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mousta
in Renovation 11 years ago
Another rec for Chris Lombardi - bathroom reno
Chris Lombardi recently gut renovated the main bathroom in my apartment. Firstly, he was there working all day every day and on time. But most…
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ccvle
in Construction 11 years ago
how to get help from the DOB?
Can anyone that is familiar with the DOB tell me what is the best way to get help from the DOB? Is there a number…
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New2NYC
in Decks and Porches 11 years ago
Recommendations for visible backyard deck - historic district
Hi all. We are planning on building a deck off the first floor in the backyard. Backyard is 32 feet. Deck will have stairs for…
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New2NYC
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
Which to do first...windows or facade?
Attempting to replace windows and redo façade of brownstone this year. We’ve heard varying opinions from contractors. Not sure which project to tackle first. Some…
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New2NYC
in Doors & Windows 11 years ago
Replacing windows in historic district
Hello all. This is a three part question. We recently realized we are in a new historic district in bed stuy. 1 – We need…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Engineered vs plank flooring in a Brownstone reno
We need five floors of new flooring and are planning to go fairly high end on this part of our gut reno. We are also…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Garden Design
I am looking for someone to plan a backyard garden at a reasonable price. Does anyone on the forum have a recommendation? Thanks in advance.
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Deck
We will renovate a backyard and plan on building a metal deck so that there is access from the parlor floor. Seems simple enough but…
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anydaynow
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Recommend someone to build new front doors? (Landmark block, sigh)
Hi all, Can anyone recommend someone to make and install new front doors (at top of stoop)? We have to come pretty close to the…
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cate
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Who to call to fix lock on iron gate below stoop?
All of a sudden we’ve been having problems locking our iron gate under the stoop. I thought it was the cold weather, but it’s continued…
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bweiss2589
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Roots in sewer line- Sewer Replacement
I recently purchased a home and have found that the sewer is not functioning properly, my plumber told me that there are gigantic roots in…
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Cocg
in Quality of Life 11 years ago
Battling cigar smoke -- tips?
Hi all — Would love some tips on battling cigar smoke seeps into our apartment. The guy who lives in the garden apartment next door…
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xlarge
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
Insulation / Building codes
Hi – I live in a new two level condo in Brooklyn. Above the 1st floor is my neighbors patio. Above my basement level is…
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johnnybgood
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
No city inspector?
Hey I just spoke with my architect and he said that adding a stoop and enlarging windows can be self certificated…. And that NO city…
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New2NYC
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
Which to do first...windows or facade?
Attempting to replace windows and redo façade of brownstone this year. We’ve heard varying opinions from contractors. Not sure which project to tackle first. Some…
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psdynpt
in Moving and Storage 11 years ago
Hoisting Movers
Folks, I am looking for a moving company who can hoist a sofa etc… from and to a 3rd floor of my house through the…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Extra set of hands. Need another worker
Hello- Can anyone reccomend a handy guy who they personally have had experience with who may be looking for work right now? We are looking…
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