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bk_bstoner1
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 7 months ago
Handyman Recs?
Hi B’stoners! Could anyone recommend a handyman to assist with frequent but (most often) minor house fixes (ie. fixing a door that has come off…
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marshling
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 7 months ago
new boiler options?
We are renovating a woodframe house and need to get rid of the old oil boiler, does anyone have any feedback on the process and…
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BklynDahl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 7 months ago
Handyperson recs
I am looking for a handy-person who is reliable, reasonable, and able to complete a number of fairly small but diverse jobs (in a park…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 8 months ago
Need good/trustworthy painter
Hi! I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for a good, clean and trustworthy painter (reasonable rates would make it even better). We need to start…
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jarnow4
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 8 months ago
Grouter needed
Hi neighbors, I am looking for someone to do some re-grouting in my bathroom. I realize that is a job for a handyperson, but not…
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bigmissfrenchie
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago
Air conditioner installation
Just purchased a new 12,000 BTU window A/C unit which I thought I could install on my own since I’d done the last one, but…
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jparnass
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
Handyman Needed
Any recommendations? I’m looking for someone who can handle painting, some basic carpentry, basic plumbing (fix faucets, install disposal etc), and some basic electrical…
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mbw185
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago
What do we need to clean out our yard?
We are getting ready to move into townhouse this week and have a very overgrown back yard in the need of some love and clearing.…
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ellebrklyn
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago
Helping hands for a post renovation cleanup
My partner and I are nearing the end of a big renovation and we need to do a bit of a clean up. Not just…
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spnder
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Air Conditioner Replacement and Installation
I live on the top floor of a brownstone that has ancient Fedders though-wall air-conditioners. The older of the two finally bit the dust last…
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starfish11040
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
need recommendation for small concrete job
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone who will do a small concrete job. I currently have a concrete area running along the back of…
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vinniebarbarino
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
welder recommendation
Our building engineer told us that we need to improve the strength of a bunch of lally columns in our cellar. We need a welder…
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prospectpark
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 1 month ago
Installing new rain gutters on side of small building
Can anyone recommend a service that can install new rain gutters on the back side of a building in NYC. We also have some leaks…
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roux42
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 1 month ago
Haul away debris?
Hello! I am a member of the community garden on St. Mark’s by Vanderbilt and we are looking for some one to haul away around 6-7 yards…
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lauranyc
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
Gutter Cleaning Service- Recommendations Needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eea182b6b349-processed-httpcdnbrownstonercomwp-contentuploads20110830-middagh-street-081211jpg.jpg We can’t find anyone to clean the gutters of our three story house in Brooklyn Heights. We have been calling roofers and specialized gutter…
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brickstone
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 6 months ago
Painter for Exterior Ironwork
Looking for a reliable, neat and affordable painter/handyman to scrape and repaint exterior ironwork, metal staircase and wooden doors. Thanks.
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danielleg
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 2 months ago
awesome handyman
Hi there — just wanted to note that I have a great handyman (I live in Cobble Hill, I know he does all of brooklyn.)…
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SleepyJean
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 2 months ago
Electrician or handyman?
Hello all, I am a newcomer to the site and also to the joys of being a homeowner. I recently bought my apt in manhattan…
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