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hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

andersonwindow

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago

Window Well Escape Ladders

Basement window well escape ladders are required on new homes with basement window wells. In addition, they provide peace of mind for concerned parents that…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

teenween

in Landlord 13 years and 7 months ago

Security Deposit

I’d like some feedbakck on whether or not my landlord was entitled to keep over half of our security deposit.  We were renting in Beacon,…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

FishieFishie

in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago

Repair for wood flooring?

Any recommendations for someone to repair a hardwood floor?  I don’t need an artist, just hoping for someone competent, affordable, and totally fluent in English.…

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jennyperry

in Other 13 years and 7 months ago

separate utility

   I have a dead beat brother who uses and is the main cost for our high bills but doesnt help paid them at all.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

bklngirl66

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago

Where can I live in Brooklyn or Queens that satisfies these criteria: a yard big enough for a garden that gets some sun, safe neighborhood, and has decent public transportation?

Enter Your Question

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

hbranty

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

Need Thermostat Recommendation

Anyone have a thermostat they LOVE? looking for new one and an electrician to install it.  Any suggestions much appreciated.

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bklngirl66

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago

Where can I live in Brooklyn or Queens that satisfies these criteria: a yard big enough for a garden that gets some sun, safe neighborhood, and has decent public transportation?

Enter Your Question

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klynn

in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago

Looking for info on a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg?

Looking for any info on work done by a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg. I know he worked on a development in PLG. I am trying…

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klynn

in Construction 13 years and 7 months ago

Looking for info on a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg?

Looking for any info on work done by a contractor named Samuel Ellenburg. I know he worked on a development in PLG. I am trying…

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berniceshola

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago

roof deck/terrace question

hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

jennyperry

in Other 13 years and 7 months ago

separate utility

   I have a dead beat brother who uses and is the main cost for our high bills but doesnt help paid them at all.…

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penelope

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

NEW Custom Size Storm Door 86

I have a new custom size storm door which I got from lowes packaged with another door purchase.  this door measures 31.75″ wide by 86″…

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penelope

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

NEW Custom Size Storm Door 86

I have a new custom size storm door which I got from lowes packaged with another door purchase.  this door measures 31.75″ wide by 86″…

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eric3872

in Electricians 13 years and 7 months ago

PLP Electric Account

My two family house has three separate electric meters.  There are two residential accouts for the two apartments and one small commerical account (PLP) for…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

redoxalis

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago

Heating

I am looking for someone to help me size and design a heating system for my 3 family house in Carroll Gardens.  I need to…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

BKsearch

in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago

Two Stage or Modulating Gas Furnace?

The old forced-air gas furnace in our future home (which appears to be 50+ years old) has been all but condemned by our home inspector.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

berniceshola

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 7 months ago

roof deck/terrace question

hey all, hoping someone can clarify a few things about roof decks and permitting. I’ve got a three story attached limestone with a two story…

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burns

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago

Kitchen renovation help

We are planning on completely renovating our (very small, galley) kitchen.  This would require replacing all of our cabinets, installing new appliances and new floor…

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binbong

in Lighting 13 years and 7 months ago

Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?

I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…

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