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bk_bstoner1
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 13 years 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 and 3 months 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years and 2 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 and 3 months 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 4 months 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 4 months 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 8 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 9 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 5 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 5 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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