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chioggiabeetroot
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen and Bathroom Bid Feedback
We received a bid of $42k per bathroom to gut two bathrooms, one 6×8′ and one 7×10″. This is in a non-fancy area near Park…
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chioggiabeetroot
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen and Bathroom Bid Feedback
We received a bid of $42k per bathroom to gut two bathrooms, one 6×8′ and one 7×10″. This is in a non-fancy area near Park…
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nicole343
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Ikea kitchen with semihandmade cabinets... install cost
Hi all, Wondering approx cost for Ikea kitchen with semihandmade cabinets. Thinking 12×12 kitchen, cabinets on bottom, floating shelves above. So install cost for tile…
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orrsuz
in Roofers 10 years and 8 months ago
Trash enclosure
Our wooden trash hutch has finally given up the ghost. I recall seeing attractive metal trash enclosures advertised somewhere in the past but I’ve been…
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quincystreet
in Front and Backyards 10 years and 8 months ago
Well or Cistern
I found a well or cistern under a few feet of dirt in my backyard. It was capped with a slate slab (maybe an old…
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jmebrkr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Long Expired Temp C of O
Long story short: My property has a temporary C of O which expired over a decade ago. According to the DOB website, the open items…
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jmebrkr
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Long Expired Temp C of O
Long story short: My property has a temporary C of O which expired over a decade ago. According to the DOB website, the open items…
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bedstuy06
in Roofers 10 years and 8 months ago
Free! IKEA Akurum Over Fridge Cabinet and Cabinet Legs
Free! 36×24″ IKEA Akurum Over Refrigerator Cabinet & Ikea Factum Cabinet Legs Cabinet shell only, no doors. Item no 900.493.61 Also 8 sets of IKEA…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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katdov
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 8 months ago
Window fabricators
Hello! I would like to install factory-style multi-panel windows and doors in Brooklyn. Are these ever sold in standard sizes or are always custom? Can…
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jty2
in Cellar 10 years and 8 months ago
Basement waterproofing
I have water coming in to my basement during heavy rains, and want to have a contractor dig out my front yard and completely waterproof…
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ps158
in Landlord 10 years and 8 months ago
where to search for tenants
I know this has been covered plenty of times in the past, but where is the best place to find a tenant? I’ve always had…
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workisfun
in Roofers 10 years and 8 months ago
permits?
a mason says a permit is not needed to replace a basement slab. not digging down, no underpinning. others say it is necessary. the mason…
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nicole343
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 8 months ago
Ikea kitchen with semihandmade cabinets... install cost
Hi all, Wondering approx cost for Ikea kitchen with semihandmade cabinets. Thinking 12×12 kitchen, cabinets on bottom, floating shelves above. So install cost for tile…
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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 8 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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numnum
in Walls and Interiors 10 years and 8 months ago
do I need a contractor for a closet renovation?
I’d like to find someone to join two closets (they share a non-load bearing wall), replace the two doors with one, and build a built-in…
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