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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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stickerhappy
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 5 months ago
Need a file cabinet lock picked- any (cheap) suggestions?
I have a file cabinet in the basement and I can’t find the key. I know I could call a locksmith from a key shop…
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soundhoner
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 10 years and 5 months ago
Need handyman recommendation - Bed Stuy area
Hey all, My current handyman is incredibly busy these days, and is no longer available without a month notice or more. I have some immediate…
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nalusurf
in Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
Question for the Regular Plumbing Contributors: Sizing an Indirect Water Heater?
I am in the beginning stages of adding an indirect water tank to our gas fired, steam system (residential) and I am looking for guidance…
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firsthouse
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 5 months ago
Someone to measure and install windows
I have a place to purchase the windows but I need someone who will measure and install. Not a landmark property. Looking at Pella or…
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chioggiabeetroot
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
Installation pricing for kitchen/bath plumbing
As a part of a much larger renovation project to be done by one contractor, we are replacing several fixtures. The following items will be…
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ny2013
in Roofers 12 years and 6 months ago
Another Roofing Question (big job or just patch?)
We are first time homeowners and just moved into a townhouse. The existing main roof seems to have a few issues (most noted in the…
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psmailsmail
in Moving and Storage 10 years and 10 months ago
Self Storage for an entire house items?
I want to know if self storage services like jiffy storage or Migson storage in Toronto provide storage for entire items of a house at…
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ldbetta
in Heating 10 years and 6 months ago
Recommendations for an Oil to Gas Boiler Conversion - 8 Unit Walk Up Building
Hi, I’m looking for someone to do an oil to gas conversion for our 5 story walk-up building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.…
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gavolivia
in Real Estate - Sales 11 years and 3 months ago
How long can we negotiate to stay in house after selling ???
Hi everyone, Maybe someone can help me with this question. We are planning on selling our house this year, but need to remain in NYC…
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stickerhappy
in Permits 10 years and 5 months ago
Any way to view specifics of building permit or plans?
I’m curious about what a next door neighbor is building and while i can look up and see a basic description of the permits online…
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vitent640
in Chimney and Fireplace 10 years and 6 months ago
Marble mantels
I am looking for marble mantels for a house in Fort Greene I am renovating. I am wondering if anyone in the Brownstoner community has…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago
Bay Ridge Ironworks - contact info? Still in business? Other recs?
Hi all, We’re in the midst of our search for a contractor to restore our original railings and fence. I wanted to call Bay Ridge…
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nalusurf
in Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
Question for the Regular Plumbing Contributors: Sizing an Indirect Water Heater?
I am in the beginning stages of adding an indirect water tank to our gas fired, steam system (residential) and I am looking for guidance…
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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
Vinyl window repair recommendations
We have vinyl windows that are probably 10 or 20 years old and need repair. Some fall down, some are hard to open, etc. I’m…
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jlqnsny
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
PEX tubing used in supplying water to washer machine
in the process of repairing a damaged section of the drywall, we discovered a section of water lines to washer machine was ran with PEX…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
Is there a way to conceal this without breaking the wall?
Hi guys, Is there a product on the market that would conceal the end of our shower head which was improperly installed? If there is,…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 5 months ago
Is there a way to conceal this without breaking the wall?
Hi guys, Is there a product on the market that would conceal the end of our shower head which was improperly installed? If there is,…
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