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hasibur.rahman07
in General Discussion 6 years and 10 months ago
Rodent proofing
Has anyone hired someone to rodent-proof their home? Recently saw a mouse, several years after we moved into to our house. I had an exterminator…
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mark10023
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Condo offering book cost
does anyone have a price quote on the condo offering book by attorneys? Some attorney will do it for $30k? Thank you.
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Exterminator recommendations please
We’re doing a gut reno and planning to bring in an exterminator as soon as demo is done. We don’t have any special requirements that…
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BrooklynSteve
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Converting toilet from 10" rough-in to 12" rough-in
Has anyone ever used an offset flange, AKA a rough-in converter that enables you to use a 12″ rough-in toilet in a location that has…
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DouglasAlan
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Hardie Board Cost
Everything I’m seeing online says I can install Hardie board siding for between $7 and $11 per square foot. Does this sound correct? Does anyone…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Con ed “merchant” charges
Between getting a tenant, we took over the con ed account. We had two months before the tenants moved in and took over the account.…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
old gas light
can someone recommend a plumber who is familiar with old gas light; I have one coming out of the ceiling and one in the wall;…
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mark10023
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Construction cost per square foot in 2018
anyone has first hand experience about construction cost per square foot in 2018 for a ground up 25×50 buiding, 4 stories with a basement? Total…
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casacleo
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
creeper removal.repointing/rebuilding—advice please
We are looking to buy a circa 1880s 3-storey townhouse that has a Virginia creeper growing up its side wall from the neighbor’s garden which…
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slopester
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Pine wood floor replacement options
I have a rental with pine wood floors. From what I’ve read, and I’ve done some extensive reading, yes these are considered subfloors as they’re…
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BrooklynSteve
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Converting toilet from 10" rough-in to 12" rough-in
Has anyone ever used an offset flange, AKA a rough-in converter that enables you to use a 12″ rough-in toilet in a location that has…
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mark10023
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Construction cost per square foot in 2018
anyone has first hand experience about construction cost per square foot in 2018 for a ground up 25×50 buiding, 4 stories with a basement? Total…
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Program -- Parodneck Foundation
Has anybody dealt with therm? Thank you.
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Senior Citizens Homeowners Assistance Program -- Parodneck Foundation
Has anybody dealt with therm? Thank you.
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cleancutmovers
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
More violation questions
I have a landmark brownstone with a violation on the facade. I am researching three things: a) How do I check a contractors’ record? I’d…
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marklgardner
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Missed garbage collection again
We moved into our house about three months ago and our garbage has been ignored on at least five occasions since then – we’re mid-block,…
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Amym718
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Lennox ductless mini, anyone?
A local HVAC firm working with Lowe’s is using Lennox equipment for ductless mini-split installations. Tempting, because it’s backed by a 12-year warranty on machinery…
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dennismary
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Fire Sprinkler System-question
Hi, I have been trying to find information of what is required maintenance for a fire sprinkler system in a multi-family home (3 apts) in…
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