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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Help fixing Air Conditioning problems - trying again
We had one of the big local HVAC companies install a system for us about two years ago. They did, in general, a crappy job…
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ebsjb
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 11 months ago
Ductless A/C recommendations for a brownstone - installers and brands
Can anyone please recommend a dealer/installer/contractor for installing ductless A/C in a brownstone? Also, does anyone have opinions about the best brands – unico, spacepak,…
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happycats
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
How To Fix A Clogged Bathtub In An Older Building With A Drum Trap
My bathtub is really clogged. I live in a building that was built in the 1950’s and it has a metal drum trap on the…
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jayhey
in Expeditors 14 years and 8 months ago
DOB Plan Exam Appointment Scheduling Online
Recently the DOB has hosted a forum with handpicked expediters (filing reps), and gave them access to their online appointment scheduling software to schedule appointments without…
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franknessmonster
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Little Wolf Cabinets and Cabinet Finishers
We’re renovating our tiny kitchen and are thinking of using this Upper East Side custom cabinet shop called [Little Wolf](http://littlewolfcabinetshop.com/index.php), and I was wondering whether…
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cobbleh
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
guarding against dust?
Hi everyone, We live in an old tenement building that is now a cooperative. Whenever an apartment is renovated, dust manages to make its way…
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doodles
in Decorative 11 years and 10 months ago
need a decorative painter
can anyone recommend a decorative painter or someone who can solve funky problems? I put fabric on walls (as wallpaper_–but the whole pattern is way…
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bbslewje
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Wood Roof Deck - new condo
I recently purchased a condo with a private roof deck. The deck is surfaced with wood. I recently became aware that – as I understand…
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lauracrosta
in Zoning 13 years and 6 months ago
has any one heard of EKS Construction - George - to use for a 203k loan REno?
I am looking for a GC for a full Gut Reno?
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kensington63
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Window to Door conversion
I want to make one of my back wall windows into a door (it’s in the extension of a regular old Brooklyn brownstone). I had…
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daintydu
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Teak Desk for Sale
We are moving into a place with built-in desks and sadly are selling this beautiful vintage (1960’s?) teak desk. It’s 24″ W x 48″ L.…
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daintydu
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Teak Desk for Sale
We are moving into a place with built-in desks and sadly are selling this beautiful vintage (1960’s?) teak desk. It’s 24″ W x 48″ L.…
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dankler
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Is Fort Greene a dirty area?
I’ve been walking around Ft.Greene this morning, trying to decide to which BK neighborhood we will move this summer. I’ve found Ft. Greene to be…
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fkeels1973
in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago
scrap metal
Hi, I have some scrap metal from a recent renovation. Trying to understand my options for disposing it. Is this something you pay to have…
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karolnyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Do I need a contractor or a handyman?
We’re close to closing on a place which needs some work but nothing major. The biggest thing it needs is floor work (sanding and refinishing)…
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mrsaitch
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
How do I know if I need an architect?
Is there a rule of thumb to know when one needs an architect and when one can just deal directly with a contractor? I’m planning…
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eman134
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
peonies starting to bloom
I guess that summer has finally arrived… my peonies are starting to bloom. It is really nice that something so simple can make me happy
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iyrie936
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Can aluminum window shutters handle hot and cold weather?
I am planning to buy aluminum window sliding because it’s aluminum so it gets hotter and colder. Is this true? Not that I want to…
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