Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
ligia
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Hire A Worker In New York City
The Bay Parkway Community Job Center has skilled, dependable workers trained in variety of services; Cleaning, Moving, Demolition, Carpentry, Roofing, Painting, Tile, Masonry, Snows Removal,…
0
meme2
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 3 months ago
heatshield and flue tech
Hello iam interested to see if any one has used heatshield or fluetech. I got a quote from AA but they would have to destroy…
0
doodles
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
looking for someone to sand and paint shutters
Hi, I have six pairs of shutters that I’d like to get painted. Does anyone know of a place that does this for a reasonable…
4
greenstuy
in Flooring 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for 1" pine sub floors
We are using our 1″ thick pine subflooring as floors for our renovation. We are missing missing a few hundred sf. Does any one have…
2
coopnewbie
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Design-build firm?
Hello – We have a 3-br co-op that needs a decent amount of renovation – new bath, kitchen, pulling down a non-structural wall, etc. Could…
5
AstralOil
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
Water seepage around hot water heater
This morning found a puddling of water around the 1999 AO Smith 40 Gal gas hot water heater in the basement, but the overflow valve…
6
Franklinite
in Landscaping 13 years and 8 months ago
Last minute day laborer?
I need to spread 20 cubic yards of topsoil around my yard on Monday, and I’m looking for two strong guys to help me. Warning:…
9
zlt99
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Where to Find Day Labor
My husband and I are getting stone slabs for our backyard dropped off in front of our house on Saturday morning. It all has to…
8
marisarene
in Counters 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a handyman or general contractor with brownstone experience.
For a variety of jobs. Based in Brooklyn. Thanks!
7
alexbklyn
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Odd smell from fireplace
Hi everyone, I just moved in to the top floor of an old brick townhouse. In our dining room there is an antique fireplace -…
11
ajrendon
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for entry doors
Wondering if anyone has any entry doors they are looking to unload. We are trying to find double doors for a 90″ by 52″ opening.…
0
deislandgirl
in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago
local affordable gardener in bed stuy/crown heights
Hi – I’m looking for someone who could help me replant my shady backyard garden and maintain my full sun front garden. The backyard needs…
10
dannyboynyc
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Need recommendation for sump pump
Hello to all. I am going to have a sump pump installed in my basement. Can anybody recommend a good outfit to do the job?…
0
reupjosh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
In search of a wood fire oven brick mason
Can anyone recommend a solid brick mason who has experience in building wood fired ovens for the yard? Thanks!
1
tjbk
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 3 months ago
Intercom Help
Any recommendations for someone to install a 3 family intercom system? The wiring is complete & we have our own panel & amplifier.
3
acuriousman
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Radiator valve is TOO LOUD!
I have a one pipe heating radiator and my valve is EXTREMELY loud. Whenever it’s heating up, it squealing and sputters like crazy for quite…
7
JL923
in Heating 12 years and 3 months ago
Heating question (adding radiator)
I own a 2 story mixed use property (1 family and store) and the 134k btu oil boiler is supplying heat for the residential apartment…
0
AstralOil
in Roofing 12 years and 3 months ago
Snow coming in through skylight
We had our roof redone a year+ ago, as well as new skylights to replace the old. Last winter didn’t really test it out, but…
6
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.