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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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homely

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Need Cornice Repair

I’m looking for someone with a rig who can repair and paint my cornice, and in the process exile the colony of carpenter bees.

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bobjohn

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

repair window screens

We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…

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kassie319

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Raccoon removal

Has anyone experience with dealing with and/ or removing racoons? I’ve spotted one walking the Verizon wires between Putnam and Jefferson backyards a couple of…

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arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Security Gate lock hardware recommendations

We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…

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tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Intercom

The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

bobjohn

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

repair window screens

We are in Bayridge, BK. We live with two cats and I want to be sure that all window screens are repaired. Some of the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

19th century window trim installation?

This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Security Gate lock hardware recommendations

We are replacing our under-stoop gate and I’ve gotten stuck looking for lock hardware options. Our current one has the pretty common Marks mortise lock.…

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arlenekriv

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

how to reinstall iron railing that broke off stone supports on stoop

My belly front, brick row house has a front stoop with iron railings that sit on stone supports. One of the railings broke off taking…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

tommysampson1979

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Intercom

The intercom panel is out, maybe worn out. Do you know any intercom company to recommend?

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

AC window unit rental / install company

With this current “heat wave” we’re getting a taste, for the first time, what our home will feel like in the summer heat without any…

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Updated 2 years and 11 months ago

arlenekriv

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

how to reinstall iron railing that broke off stone supports on stoop

My belly front, brick row house has a front stoop with iron railings that sit on stone supports. One of the railings broke off taking…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

19th century window trim installation?

This is perhaps a slightly unusual request, but a while back I got a hold of some original 19th century window trim from a demo…

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housebywe

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Steel deck paint colors

Looking for images of brownstone steel decks that aren’t painted black – who has the goods? The interwebs is failing us.

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xuytbjicwnofjdde

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

AC window unit rental / install company

With this current “heat wave” we’re getting a taste, for the first time, what our home will feel like in the summer heat without any…

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kassie319

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

Raccoon removal

Has anyone experience with dealing with and/ or removing racoons? I’ve spotted one walking the Verizon wires between Putnam and Jefferson backyards a couple of…

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queensappraisal

in General Discussion 2 years and 11 months ago

contractor to build fence

Can anyone recommend a contractor to remove our existing fence and build a new wood fence?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

is this my chain link fence or my neighbors?

I am unable to read the survey would anyone be able to tell if the chain link fence around my property is mine ? https://imgur.com/a/Y6DLe10

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arewedoneyet

in General Discussion 3 years ago

under stoop iron gate repair/replacement

We have a fairly standard under stoop security gate that has been problematic. It’s shifted such that it doesn’t close without slamming. I’m not clear…

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