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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Clogged toilet on first floor, gurgling sound coming from the depth of the pipes
In our two family-house, the downstairs toilet is clogged. I tried a 6 foot auger and several plunger, to no avail. The drains for shower,…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Williamson Natural Gas Boiler not heating enough
In our two-family, we have two Williamson gas boilers, one for each unit. The unit for the upstairs one is working fine, the downstairs unit…
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bo
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
drywall installation
Does anyone know the labor rate to install sheetrock, including tape and spackle? 4×8 5/8″ panels?
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bo
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
drywall installation
Does anyone know the labor rate to install sheetrock, including tape and spackle? 4×8 5/8″ panels?
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happycats
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Would anyone hire a painter that also repairs drywall and other similar repairs
that didn’t have worker’s comp insurance?
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zacklouis100
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Design Team Reccomendations
Hello Everyone, I am looking to do some major renovations to my three story row house in park slope. The renovations I am considering include:…
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happycats
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
General Contractor Needed For Ceiling Repair
Hi, Can someone recommend a licensed general contractor that can repair a hole in the ceiling in the Brooklyn area. It is obviously a small…
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Photo Restoration
Does anyone have a first hand recommendation on photo restoration in the Brownstone area? We have some precious old ones.
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Clogged toilet on first floor, gurgling sound coming from the depth of the pipes
In our two family-house, the downstairs toilet is clogged. I tried a 6 foot auger and several plunger, to no avail. The drains for shower,…
0

pcnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
renovating-and-decorating-on-a-budget
Looking for someone knowledgeable to advise me on original details, and looking to reno main floor of a Brownstone and reinforce all of the steps…
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pcnyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
renovating-and-decorating-on-a-budget
Looking for someone knowledgeable to advise me on original details, and looking to reno main floor of a Brownstone and reinforce all of the steps…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Design Build
Looking for recommendations for a well established design build firm in NYC
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Design Build
Looking for recommendations for a well established design build firm in NYC
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moriata
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Estimate on cellar digout and renovation?
Hello good people, we’re finally ready to start the Big Project – finishing our cellar in our two-family rowhouse in Clinton Hill. Right now it’s…
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faboo
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
STAIRS
We have a small townhouse with very uneven floors -from 3″ – 5″ differences. We will be leveling the floors and putting in new floors.…
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parkslopemom
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Photo Restoration
Does anyone have a first hand recommendation on photo restoration in the Brownstone area? We have some precious old ones.
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mrohrmann
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Looking for Design/Build or GC recommendations for duplex in Crown Heights
Looking for any recommendations for a project in my townhouse in Crown Heights. I have a duplex unit that is framed out but still needs…
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elizabeth.pochoda
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Staircase problem
three steps on the interior staircase between my parlor and second floors are pulling away from the wall. AAAStairs will repair but they don’t clean…
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