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clairebear246
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
interior painters + carpenters
we are looking for a great painter for our apt. we got a quote for just over $4K for 800 sq ft, ceilings, trim, doors,…
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slopebob2233
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Waterproofing Contractor?
Looking for a waterproofing contractor to find leak(s) on the back of a 3-family apartment in Bed Stuy. Suggestions please?
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lz26
in Roofers 11 years ago
refinishing small sink
We have a great small powder room sink in our house we would like to refinish. Anyone know of a good/economical refinisher? We also need…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years ago
Any way to calculate tax increases prior to a major addition/renovation?
We are looking at building an extension to our building (a 6 family) which would add approx 2000 sq ft of space. Our taxes are…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years ago
Bricks for patio retaining wall? And cost?
I want to build a retaining wall like a planter between my stone patio and garden area. I see ads for free bricks from demo…
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deano
in Roofers 11 years ago
Understoop metal grill door jamming
THe metal framed security door under my stoop is getting harder and harder to shut, and now pretty much jammed closed… as if it’s been…
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clairebear246
in Roofers 11 years ago
WEIRD BANK QUESTION?
hi there. how long should it take to receive confirmation of a rate lock? more than a day? thanks
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slopefarm
in Roofers 11 years ago
Homeowners Assistance Services
Anyone else getting inundated (2-3x/week) with calls from these folks? They say they got our name from our bank (and they correctly ID our bank)…
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sverkat
in Roofers 11 years ago
Con Edison
Have a big problem. Finishing my gut renovation (NEVER AGAIN). Con Edison was supposed to come and run new wires to support my increased demand…
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deva
in Roofers 11 years ago
Basement Drainage
Need the collective wisdom of this site. I started the work on finishing my basement and am about to pour 4 inches of concrete after…
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jumping
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Free Pocket Door-
83.5″ x 28″ solid wood pocket door with 60″ metal track and 2 mechanisms with wheels. It’s a 5 panel (horizontal) door painted white. From…
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ditmasmom
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Odd smell - what can it be or who do I call in to investigate?
We have been in our house for one year. Recently, on 2 occasions I have noticed a strange smell from my daughter’s bedroom. It is…
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lkat75
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Vine Removal
Looking for a recommendation on a company that can remove a huge vine that has climbed up our co-op from the 2nd to 5th floor…
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julia77
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Getting permit with previously unpermitted work
We want to build a deck from the rear of our parlor floor which involves turning a living room window into a door. I would…
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mpcmpc
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
20 gallons of free white marble chips
I have about 5 four-gallon bags of white marble chips to offer up. The average chip size is about 3/8″. Some reach as large as…
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tsarina
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for column and steel beam reinforcement for garage joists
Old 28 foot wide garage is getting wonky. Need steel plate inserted over carriage doors and would like columns and steel beam to shore up…
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slopebob2233
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
How / who to fix a bubbling wall?
I have an apartment with an inside wall whose Sheetrock is bubbling. The rain or moisture seems to be coming in from the outside. This…
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DouglasAlan
in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago
My Roofing Experience
I’ve bombarded this forum with questions for the past few months, so I figured I’d give a little back. I needed a new roof for…
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