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reagan9000
in Electricians 10 years and 5 months ago
Fluorescent to LED conversion (ballast removal)?
I’m looking for a licensed electrician to convert 7 4×2 basement fluorescent fixtures to LED. Does anyone know what the typical cost is for this…
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streaker
in Building Code 10 years and 5 months ago
IS THIS LEGAL?
My neighbor built this structure on our duel garage. Previously both garages looked the same. He flattened out the roof and built this Gazebo. His…
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workisfun
in Foundation 10 years and 5 months ago
French drain with no footing?
Hi, I have had half a dozen contractors/waterproofers in to offer estimates for an interior French drain w sump pump. I have a semi-detached stone…
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reagan9000
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Removing a giant tree?
My neighbor has a 10-story tree in his backyard that was pretty scary to watch during Sandy. Judging from the giant old trees that fell…
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mikemoore
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 5 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion?
Hello, All: We are having a variety of pretty serious problems with a Weil-McLain Ultra Oil 3 boiler in our three-story Park Slope row house…
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wshlet
in Exterminator 10 years and 6 months ago
Pre-move in recs?
Hello Brownstoners!! I’m finally one of you!!! I closed on my house last week and would like to have an exterminator/pest control person come in…
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deva
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 5 months ago
Need Advice: How to Restore a Fireplace (see attached pic)
Would like to resort to the hive of this forum. I am trying to figure out what to do with the bricked over fireplace at…
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sjh50
in Electricians 10 years and 5 months ago
Electrical Upgrade- All at once or in phases
Hi all, For various reasons it may be necessary to do the renovation we are planning in stages vs. original plan of doing all at…
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reagan9000
in Electricians 10 years and 5 months ago
Fluorescent to LED conversion (ballast removal)?
I’m looking for a licensed electrician to convert 7 4×2 basement fluorescent fixtures to LED. Does anyone know what the typical cost is for this…
0
mikemoore
in Boiler Repair 10 years and 5 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion?
Hello, All: We are having a variety of pretty serious problems with a Weil-McLain Ultra Oil 3 boiler in our three-story Park Slope row house…
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pwnnyc
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 5 months ago
Custom newel cap?
Any suggestions for where I could get a custom newel cap made to match an existing one? Photo attached – approx 4.5″ diameter, from a…
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juliaalexis
in Construction 10 years and 5 months ago
Contractor licensing: advice needed/warning offered
Hello! First post for me so be gentle;) I was hoping to post a warning regarding a specific contractor but have been informed that names…
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deancollins
in Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
Burnham IN8
We found out that the heat exchanger in our Burnham IN8 has burned a leak and “carbonized” Weiss are our “go to plumbers” that are…
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starfish11040
in General Contractors 13 years and 6 months ago
A flood restoration business to STAY AWAY from! "Flooded.com"
My basement was flooded. They did a HORRIBLE job of restoration. Terrible painting and carpeting. They actually did damage. I had to briing in a…
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pwnnyc
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
FS: Blinds
I should have measured twice! For sale, 3 sets of custom blinds that, unfortunately, are just a bit too wide to fit the bay window…
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dougj99
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Good water filter for refrigerator
Hello, We have been using an AlkaViva water ionizer for a number of years. Now we are renovating our kitchen and hoping to get that…
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dmdesmond
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 5 months ago
Buying a townhouse with no permits
We have been negotiating on a townhouse and just found out none of the work have any permits. I keep seeing this issue! The work…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Tile 10 years and 5 months ago
Where to buy antique looking mirror tile...see pic
Similar to what is shown in the image below but something in stock and not terribly expensive. Also, looking for a tile installing expert to…
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brooklyn72
in Alarm 10 years and 6 months ago
Security Cameras
Hi, we are planning on installing security cameras at our 4 story brownstone and I am looking for advice from anyone that have gone through…
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ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware - Price Reduced
**Price Reduced from last posting** 3x Kohler ‘Purist’ Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $25 each or all three for $60. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm…
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