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samtsegaye
in Garden 5 hrs ago
Backyard construction and design
Hello – looking for a recommendation for someone or a company to work on installing a fence and working on our average sized townhouse backyard.…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 6 hrs ago
Best Places to Find One-Wall Kitchen Cabinets in Brooklyn
Looking to outfit a one-wall kitchen in Brooklyn for a studio apt. I need good-quality cabinets that are functional, stylish, and fit a compact layout.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New GC or Home improvement contractor needed
I’m going through hell trying to find a contractor to take over my project I need help can anyone recommend someone to me please
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kwar
in General Discussion 1 day ago
water and sewer service line protection question
I’m wondering whether people have had good or bad experiences with American Water Resources water/sewer service line protection program? All of the posts I can…
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umanish
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
Accessible space under stoop
Has anyone opened up the space under their stoop? I feel like many buildings I see have an accessible space under the stoop that can…
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rachelchancey
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
steam radiator refinishing
can anyone recommend a company that picks up, sandblasts, powder coats and then delivers steam radiators? I have found at least one place that will…
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sphil305
in Renovation 2 weeks ago
Brooklyn cost to replace existing window (not landmark)
What is the ballpark cost per window to replace an existing one in Brooklyn? Do contractors charge just for labor if I order the window…
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sphil305
in General Discussion 1 weeks ago
Am I crazy if I put a sign on my garbage can telling people not to toss their trash unless they live here?
I don’t have pets, but people walking by keep throwing their dog poop bags into my trash bin. By the time I take my own…
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bartonlewis1
in Heating and Cooling 1 weeks ago
Oilheat to gas conversion
I want to convert from oilheat to gas or at least consider it, mainly to save money. I get mixed messages as to whether converting…
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smileyface
in Renovation 1 month ago
Local Contractor Recommendations
Hi — I have a few challenges and looking for some local contractors that are familiar with working with brownstones and details. Challenge(s): 1 -…
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BobMarvin
in Bath & Kitchen 1 month ago
Walk In Tubs
How difficult would it be to replace our 1899 claw foot tub with s walk in tub? I’m interested in a basic tub with a…
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owest
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Basement Waterproofing
Any recommendations for masons/water-proofing contractors that repoint basement stone walls where mortar has failed?
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deancollins
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Intercom repair guy/installer recommendation
Just wanted to give a shoutout/recommendation for Yaroslav at Melsteph Inc ( Melsteph.inc@gmail.com – 347-634-1761) We are over here at Henry St Brooklyn Heights and…
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victoria.art.director
in Decks and Porches 2 weeks ago
Installing a small Deck - Carpenter Suggestions?
I’m installing a small 6′ x 6′ deck w a bench built in outside an existing back parlor door – so approx 9′ off the…
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emilycgbk
in General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Looking for internet and other electronic systems help
The prior owner of our house set it up with lots of fancy systems, but we can’t get the internet to work and also there’s…
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septemberbanks
in General Discussion 3 weeks ago
Home Inspector Recommendation
I wanted to echo some other reviews on here and recommend Steve Cymbalsky of Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. He’s done two inspections for my family…
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ladybug
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
can anyone recommend a post-construction cleaner?
Hello, our apartment had some drywall work done and it’s very dusty so I’m looking to hire a post-construction cleaner. Can anyone recommend someone or…
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arewedoneyet
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Old House Construction Mystery
We have a 3 story plus basement townhouse – no cellar. We’re having to repair some plumbing in the basement and so have dug down…
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