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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Help fixing Air Conditioning problems - trying again
We had one of the big local HVAC companies install a system for us about two years ago. They did, in general, a crappy job…
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tinny167
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
How do we do it?
My disabled brother has inherited a brownstone; it carries no debt and taxes are fully paid each year. I discussed it with my other sibling…
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rdc
in Roofers 11 years and 1 month ago
Carpenter Bees
Hi, I have some carpenter bees who have made a home on my deck. Not sure how to get rid of them successfully. The wood…
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spicygreencurry
in Roofers 11 years and 3 months ago
backyard landscaping
Can anyone reccomend a good landscaper to clean up a backyard (remove concrete) and prepare the yard to seed for grass?
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bedstuytownhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Paying for water main break
We had a visit from the DEP and found out that the water main from our house is broken and they gave us a three-day…
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bklynpwds
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
HVAC maintenance contract poll
Do you have a maintenance contract for your A/C? If so, what company do you use?
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janettom
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Need roofer to repair holes in cornice
Squirrels have gotten in our attic space. We need repair work on holes, and carpentry repair on holes in drywall (ceiling) and floors, where we’ve…
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mykonos
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Heating....gas furnace advice...need your help please
I’m gut renovating a 3600 sq ft brownstone….everything brand new…windows, electric, plumbing etc. 1)approx 900 sq ft per floor. 2)Garden floor…1 bedroom apt 3)Floors..2,3,4…my triplex…
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laurelsmom
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
dead pigeons in yard
My daughter is considering buying a house in Bushwick. There were many dead pigeons in the back yard, some on the ground and some up…
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stickerhappy
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Separating a single zoning lot into two separate tax lots - who to consult?
We have a property that was once two separate zoning lots, one with a building and one vacant lot, but are now joined as one…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Chain Fence to separate roofs
I live in a 4 floor, 8 apartment condo with a flat roof and our issue is people walking on our roof from the two…
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jojoli
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Parapet on Neighbor's Extension
Hi Our neighbors have been building a 3-story 17 ft long full-width extension to the back of their brownstone. For obvious reasons, this isn’t ideal…
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ccprospect
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Glass?
Now that Mega is gone, where can we get cut glass? Any ideas?
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kls
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Bluestone backyard
Hi – I am looking for someone to install bluestone in our backyard. I don’t need design, just buying and installation. Any leads would be…
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poise
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Old windows repairing vs. replacing
Is there a contractor who can repair old wood windows? I have a couple of older wood double hung windows that need structural repairs or…
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brooklynny
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Local source for power hand truck (stair climbing) rental?
Anyone know where to locally rent a power hand truck to move heavy items up and down stairs? Thanks.
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daroogle
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Gate for sale
I have a gate listed for $125 on craigslist. http://newjersey.craigslist.org/atq/4453597872.html
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anon552
in Roofers 11 years and 2 months ago
Leaders and gutters: repair/replace
The leaders and gutters on the roof and second floor of my home are easily overwhelmed both by heavy rains and by debris. They are…
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