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tylerderden1211
in Financial Services 13 years ago
Cheapest Banks/Providers for closing costs for a refinancing
It’s hard to get clarity online while shopping around for refinancing rates. Has anyone done their homework already and pinpointed the best banks/providers that have…
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samtsegaye
in Mortgage 13 years ago
certificate of non-harassment
We are currently looking at a townhouse where the owner has told us that the top floor of the house is a rooming house or…
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sb10847
in Wood Restoration 13 years ago
Carpenter or Handyman Who Can Repair Antique Oak Dining Room Chairs?
We have six 80-year-old oak chairs in need of structural reinforcements and minor repairs. Can anyone recommend a reliable person who does excelent work? These…
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466dad
in Cellar 13 years ago
lowering appliances down into the basement
We’re thinking about buying a freezer for our basement, and wondering whether we should limit ourselves to the width of the basement staircase, or if…
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greengirlina
in Masonry 13 years ago
Anyone have some Portland cement?
I need to do a small masonry job and I need maybe one pound of Portland cement. As far as I can tell, it is…
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greengirlina
in Masonry 13 years ago
Anyone have some Portland cement?
I need to do a small masonry job and I need maybe one pound of Portland cement. As far as I can tell, it is…
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brett195
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Can Anyone Recommend A Pragmatic Architect?
I’m buying a brownstone and planning some renovations. The sheetrock, electric, plumbing, gas piping, and floors were all repaired and replaced 10 years ago. I’m…
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emilycgbk
in Doors 13 years ago
Restoration of Origingal Brownstone Front Doors and Stoop Metalwork, Repair of Facade
Has anyone used Vincent Battiloro of The Finest Brownstone Restoration for their front doors? Please let me know what you thought of his work. Or,…
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466dad
in Cellar 13 years ago
lowering appliances down into the basement
We’re thinking about buying a freezer for our basement, and wondering whether we should limit ourselves to the width of the basement staircase, or if…
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brickstone
in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago
Roofer recommendation?
Well, the recent monsoon season has made it undeniably clear that I need to replace the 20+ year old roof on my brownstone (17.5’X40′). Got an…
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crackedstucco
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Window company recommendations
Hi everybody, We’re replacing the facade on our brownstone next month and thought we’d use the opportunity to put in some more energy efficient windows.…
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renoishard2
in Garden 13 years ago
How to water a backyard
We finally got serious about creating a garden in the backyard of our house. But I seem to be killing all of our plants. I…
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ferney1c
in Building Code 13 years ago
Certificate of Non Harassment Background check. They contacted one of our relatives!
It was my understanding that the inquiry period for a Certificate of Non Harassment is three years from the date of your filing the application. …
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FishieFishie
in Flooring 13 years ago
Plea for more detailed recs...and my floor repair search
This forum design seems better suited for quick Q&A rather than discussion, but I’ll include this anyway. For those of you who want to cut…
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luvdaborstch
in Pest Control 13 years ago
Bats in drain pipes?
So… I was cleaning out my back yard mesh drain cover, and as I lifted it up, I noticed two small red bats clinging to…
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xistent
in Masonry 13 years ago
MASON RECOMMENDATION
I just had a great experience with Anthony Bauer also know as “Anthony The Mason” on this site. I found him here and hired him…
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xistent
in Masonry 13 years ago
MASON RECOMMENDATION
I just had a great experience with Anthony Bauer also know as “Anthony The Mason” on this site. I found him here and hired him…
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jz108
in Masonry 13 years ago
Help! FLEAS...maybe
I beleive we have fleas….dog scratching, inexplainable red/ brown dirt around, bites on me…and last night while reading iphone in bed i saw one jump…
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cjgiffen
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Need a recommendation for a professional cleaning company
We need someone who can come in post-renovation and scrub down the apartment so it is dust free when my pregnant wife moves back in.…
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2little
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
"Existing Square Footage" and "Proposed Square Footage" same on Permit, what's up with the Extension?
One of my neighbors is doing a townhouse renovation. The building permit researched online at the Building Dept.’s website states that the final square footage…
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