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terryhoppy

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

rain water leak

Hi: any recommendations would be appreciated: I just replaced the screen door and regular door to my shed in backyard. However, it appears that some…

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humboldt

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Recommendations for a Roofer

I’ve got an old house in Manhattan that needs a new roof as well as few carpentry jobs related to it. The house is landmarked…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago

Maintenance company

Anyone recommend a maintenance company that would be on standby to clear snow at a property in Brooklyn?

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Reglazing a tub

Anyone recommend someone for the Brooklyn area to reglaze a tub?

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

brianrainey065

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Getting an E9 warehouse to be a legal residence in an R6A C1-4 zone

There’s a ‘townhouse’ available that is an E9 warehouse, outfitted as a residence. The current and previous owners have used it as a residence illegally.…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

brianrainey065

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Getting an E9 warehouse to be a legal residence in an R6A C1-4 zone

There’s a ‘townhouse’ available that is an E9 warehouse, outfitted as a residence. The current and previous owners have used it as a residence illegally.…

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santos

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Doors

These are some of the the work we have made from scratch. We can replicate any door or stairs. Contact us we any questions or…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Doors

These are some of the the work we have made from scratch. We can replicate any door or stairs. Contact us we any questions or…

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justinromeu26

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Time to Check & Drain The Low Water Cut-Off on Your Boiler

I had not drained the low water cut-off in my boiler since last spring. Over the summer we used the boiler only for hot water…

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fmb78

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Rear Cornice repair

Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

jrs84o

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Winter Tree Sap

I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

jrs84o

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Winter Tree Sap

I cut a couple of 4” diameter, low branches, off of a big old pine tree in my backyard. Everything looked fine until it started…

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annissa12

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Cellulose insulation

Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

fmb78

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Rear Cornice repair

Hello all, My rear cornice needs to be repaired (or replaced), and I’m in search of any reputable recommendations that any of you may have…

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thewinduprobot

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Manhattan electrical work question

Any electricians in Manhattan ? Current washer dryer combo is hardwired and a mess. Wire burnt and electrician wants to redo wiring and put in…

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trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Reglazing a tub

Anyone recommend someone for the Brooklyn area to reglaze a tub?

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jaay

in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago

French drain?

Getting some water in the basement on one side (after those torrential rains last week). We can see the spot we think the waters seeping…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Main sewer line location

I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

trini73diva

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Main sewer line location

I see a large cast iron pipe that goes from the back to front along the wall (about half the length of the house) but…

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teresagilhooly

in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago

Sidewalk Gate

Dilemma. Have a ground floor apartment. Theres a sidewalk gate to enter onto the property. Need a way to prevent people from entering onto the…

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Updated 1 year and 4 months ago

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