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deva
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 11 months ago
Backyard Fence: Cedar or Treated Wood
I am now fixing up my backyard and my contractor couldnt find decently sized and priced cedar in Home Depot and instead is proposing to…
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stonecastle
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Vanity with Marble Top and Rohl Faucet For Sale
White Roth+Allen Vanover vanity with white marble top for sale. Never used. Unfortunately it won’t fit in our bathroom. Paid $650, make offer. Shown with…
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stonecastle
in For Sale 11 years and 11 months ago
Vanity with Marble Top and Rohl Faucet For Sale
White Roth+Allen Vanover vanity with white marble top for sale. Never used. Unfortunately it won’t fit in our bathroom. Paid $650, make offer. Shown with…
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bbslewje
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Window Safety - Floor to Ceiling Windows
I recently purchase an apartment in a newly constructed building which has floor to ceiling windows on the third floor. The windows do not open,…
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Fencing
I am considering installing a privacy fence in my backyard. Does anyone have any experience with Fence Plaza on Rodgers Ave.? Thanks.
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nancyk
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Interior Designer by the Hour
Does anyone know of an interior designer who charges by the hour versus by the job?
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chester
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
How accurate is Zillow? I find the Zestimates to be a bit outlandish.
Thoughts?
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BobBarker
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing
The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing (Nothing lost in terms of customer service!). This place has been a…
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BobBarker
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing
The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing (Nothing lost in terms of customer service!). This place has been a…
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Edkay
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years and 11 months ago
Fire Escape Painting
I’m looking to hire someone to paint the fire escape on my three-story house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and could use some recommendations. I’d also like…
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deva
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Basement: Drain or Sump Pump; Also, is Gravel Needed?
I am starting finishing my basement and I am getting conflicting opinions on a couple of items in regards to water proofing: My contract is…
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renoishard2
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Ceramic disc taps / spindles for leaky faucet?
I have a three-handle shower/tub faucet set, Gerber brand. The hot water handle and the diverter were leaking badly. A plumber replaced all three spindles…
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stuntmanmike
in Quality of Life 11 years and 11 months ago
Indoor Parking Wanted for May/June (parking sublet?!)
Hi there, can I sublet or rent your parking spot for May and/or June? Ideally looking for Carroll Gardens/Gowanus area, I’m right off Carroll St…
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housepoor
in Fire 12 years and 4 months ago
5 year FDNY sprinkler inspection
It is time for my next 5 year sprinkler inspection. Can anyone recommend a sprinkler firm to do the inspection (the one with the FDNY…
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ditmasmom
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
FS ornate cast iron radiator
Hello, we reconfigured our bathroom and have no room for this beautiful radiator. Asking $150\. Pick up in ditmas park. Please email me at lkranczer…
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bospenny
in General Contractors 11 years and 11 months ago
General Contractor - JC Martin Renovations & Carlos Flooring
We closed on a Co-op in Sunset Park and needed to have some light work done in the apartment, but also needed to move in…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
Creating a finished basement from an unfinshed basement.
Can anyone recommend a company that specializes in turning an unfinished basement into a finished basement? I would like to do this in my brownstone.…
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basementbound
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 6 months ago
Master Plumber
Looking for a recommendation for a master plumber to work on 1910 townhouse.
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