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figtree
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Wood table with water damage
I’m trying to figure out if it is possible or even worth it to refinish this wood dining table. To my untrained eye it looks…
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brooklynschlepper
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Window Treatments
hi there – I wondered if anyone has a suggestion for a good person to do window treatments. We need something stronger than regular blinds…
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hendelmicha
in Renovation 8 years and 10 months ago
Building an extension in landmark district
My parents own a 2-family, 4-story brownstone in a Brooklyn landmark district. They are looking to build an 8-foot extension on each of the 4…
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dumbogirl
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Roofer recommendations?
I believe I need to re-silver our brownstone roof, as water is leaking into our top floor when we have a heavy rain and the…
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mikeyd91180
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
coop shareholder – no cooking gas for over 7 months now!
Hi All, I purchased a coop in a walk up and found out that gas pipes in the kitchen had leaks. It is the coop’s…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Drainage mat under roof terrace pedestals?
We are doing pedestal-supported deck tiles on our rubberized roof membrane. Our tile supplier recommended a drainage mat to go under the pedestals — anyone…
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webby1000
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Advice for dealing with development on adjacent property
The two houses to the left of my property were just sold to be torn down with a new building to go up. The developers…
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bobjohn
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
tree house in 20x30' Brooklyn backyard
Hi, my 6 y/o daughter nicely asked me to build a tree house in our backyard. I need some info on the subject. So far…
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New cellar door
I’d like to be able to access my cellar from the backyard. I have no idea what kind of contractor would do that…it would require…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Solid wide plank white oak floors?
Anyone install something like this recently in their home? We’d love to get some references on where you got your flooring. We’re hesitant to order…
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whomever
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Person to repair a fence
Hi. Our back fence is starting to fall over. Any recommendations for someone to repair it?
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Tiler needed
Looking for a good tiler – any recommendations? Thanks!
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slimc
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Countertops
Looking for a countertop place for two relatively small countertops (one 30 inch slab and one 48 inch slab with sink/faucet/soap dispenser cutouts). Anyone have…
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chauncey
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
PLANT SALE
Annuals, Herbs, Evergreens, Hydrangea, Coleus, and much more… 16th Street between 6th and 7th Avenue Saturday May 27th, 11:00-3:00
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yesbrooklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Removing lead from backyard
Has anyone removed lead from a backyard before? I want to get the first 6 inches up and out and want to pay a professional…
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momolito
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Rats
Has anyone recently used an extermination service for rats that they were satisfied with? I am interested in putting netting over areas where there are…
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ParkSlopeRenter
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Advise on how to handle large scale brownstone renovation next door
We just found out that our next door neighbor is putting a huge addition to his backyard, including an 8.5 foot cellar, 5 floors and…
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catbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 10 months ago
Wisteria removal
I need recommendations for a service to come in and remove wisteria from my fire escape on the second story and from my drainpipe. It’s…
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