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homely
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
For Sale: Victorian Iron Window Guard
I have one iron window guard. For details, email: jakarr216@gmail.com [Ironbars – 1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Cr93:ironbars1.jpg.jpg) [Ironbars – 2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:b39x:ironbars2.jpg.jpg)
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anonCH
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Convert garage/former stable to usable space?
We want to know how we could legally convert a garage, which is behind our semi attached house to usable space. We could use it…
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dmdesmond
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
task rabbit or other hourly price handyman work?
Has anyone used task rabbit or another online service to book handymen at a set hourly price? I see that they do small electrical and…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
FREE Two 1 1/4 inch Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator Valves & 1 Control Unit
I have two 1 1/4″ Danfoss STRAIGHT control valves and 1 control unit. These are for 2 pipe systems. These are free to the first…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
FREE Two 1 1/4 inch Danfoss Thermostatic Radiator Valves & 1 Control Unit
I have two 1 1/4″ Danfoss STRAIGHT control valves and 1 control unit. These are for 2 pipe systems. These are free to the first…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Need painter rec - nothing fancy
I need to have a studio apartment painted for rental. Looking for inexpensive but decent and reliable painter. Should take maybe two full days (if…
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zhoushi
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Duplex brownstone w Single Gas Heater - Heat not circulating in some rooms
Hi. I have a two unit brownstone with a duplex over a duplex; have a gas-heater which heats water, and circulates through copper pipes all…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Insurance and non-filed work
If a licensed and insured contractor performs work that is not permitted or filed, would his insurance cover him and the homeowner in the event…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Insurance and non-filed work
If a licensed and insured contractor performs work that is not permitted or filed, would his insurance cover him and the homeowner in the event…
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Lurker
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Plumber trying to extort cash--how to defend?
Quick question followed by longer explanation: Our boiler permit expired after all the work was finally done but before the inspection occured. I had informed…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Why do some landlords not allow cooking but, allow food use?
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j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Home insurance?
Was hoping some folks might be able to share what they currently pay so that I can have some sort of estimate as to what…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Entire Kitchen for sale - Poggenpohl – Complete Kitchen - $12,000 o.b.o.
A gorgeous, top-of-the-line custom kitchen designed for a super high-end loft building in Tribeca. Removed when the apartment was converted to a duplex. Features: -Limed…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Entire Kitchen for sale - Poggenpohl – Complete Kitchen - $12,000 o.b.o.
A gorgeous, top-of-the-line custom kitchen designed for a super high-end loft building in Tribeca. Removed when the apartment was converted to a duplex. Features: -Limed…
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jonny
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
How many recessed lights?
I built a 19’X19′ garage. I have 14″ TGI’s for the floor I’m want to light, there is plenty of room for recessed lighting, first…
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jonny
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
How many recessed lights?
I built a 19’X19′ garage. I have 14″ TGI’s for the floor I’m want to light, there is plenty of room for recessed lighting, first…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Extorted by plumber - Update
In advance, thanks everyone for your advice on previous post. So the story continues – the tenant is in the apartment and the radiators are…
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anonCH
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Convert garage/former stable to usable space?
We want to know how we could legally convert a garage, which is behind our semi attached house to usable space. We could use it…
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