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namahs
in Sidewalks 12 years ago
Sidewalk concrete chip/spall repair
This season has been rough for our sidewalk. The sidewalk has chips everywhere and the concrete is only 3 years old. I blame myself since…
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overherhead
in Garden 12 years ago
Anyone need hay?
I know, odd question. We just seeded our yard and got a bale of hay to put down on the seed. Since our yard is…
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hawaiismurf
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Flat roof for brownstone - opinions on SBS vs APP
Looking for a second opinion / validation of my roofer’s initial recommendations. Any views on APP vs SBS modified bitumen – from my web browsing,…
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asimplenoise
in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago
More Feedback on Rahmann Contracting?
Hi all. I’ve seen a positive review for Rahmann Contracting recently on the forums, but also quite a few “buyer beware” responses when their name…
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queenschick
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Painting Steel Deck
We have a steel deck that needs to be painted. 1) For those who painted it by themselves — any recommendations on primer and paint?…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Dimensions for Floor Landing
We’re repairing a dry rotted staircase going into the basement. We thought it would be a good opportunity to enlarge the current narrow landing. What…
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minasimon
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Dimensions for Floor Landing
We’re repairing a dry rotted staircase going into the basement. We thought it would be a good opportunity to enlarge the current narrow landing. What…
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deva
in Plumbing 12 years ago
Basement: Drain or Sump Pump; Also, is Gravel Needed?
I am starting finishing my basement and I am getting conflicting opinions on a couple of items in regards to water proofing: My contract is…
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Edkay
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years ago
Fire Escape Painting
I’m looking to hire someone to paint the fire escape on my three-story house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and could use some recommendations. I’d also like…
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suzy
in Garden 12 years ago
still trying to figure out retaining wall....
We live towards the top of a hill in a hilly part of Windsor Terrace, and we can see that the retaining wall that keeps…
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gussie13
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
water bill?
Our water bill for a douple duplex (two families) is fairly consistently over $800 for a three month period. Is this a leak? Has been…
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brooklynbemused
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendations for new deck and door conversion
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50042a9158651-.jpg Hi all I am in the final stages of a deck project and have had a good experience with everyone that worked on the…
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brownstoner99
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Excellent Contracting LLC
Has anyone ever work with Excellent Contracting LLC for interior renovation on a brownstone for individual apartments? I’ve had them in for an estimate over…
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landlord
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
boiler room window requirements ?
I have 2 windows in my boiler room that I would like to replace (6 family house). They both measure about 25 inches square. Are…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
we-r-outdoors/renny
made an appointment with him for a backyard consultation. left work early to meet him at my house. he never showed up and never called.
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
cast iron railing panels
I am looking for railing panels like the ones in the photo. Any hints on foundries or other sources? Thanks.
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy
I am looking to do some renovations to my house and when the architect tried to lookup the c/o for the house she could not…
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deanbh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES?
Anyone used PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES for a bathroom renovation before? We had some minor problems with our last GC and looking to know if anyones…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Certificate of Occupancy
I am looking to do some renovations to my house and when the architect tried to lookup the c/o for the house she could not…
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djlavoie
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
GREAT contractor recommendation for kitchen and bathroom reno
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51aff6dc2bd02-.jpg We just finished up a great renovation of our kitchen and bathroom with an awesome contractor. He’s Dan Catalfumo with Professional Construction Enterprises (www.profconstr.com).…
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