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renoishard2

in Roofers 11 years and 10 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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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

bootsbar

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

inspections for Solar

we just started the process to instal solar panels on our roof and i was told that this would involve a DOB city inspection and…

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Updated 11 years and 10 months ago

owest

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Free Landscaping Stone - Curb Alert

Gallon contractor demo bags filled with landscaping stone in tree pit in front of 358A 14th St., from disassembled dry stone wall – Free. Bring…

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Hardcharger

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Window Gates

Where can I bring two window gates to strip and paint? Any guess on the price? They are 40″x68″. Brooklyn preferred.

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

GoodProspect

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Commercial Front Door

We have a 4-family apt. building and we want to replace the current wooden entryway door with a commercial- or retail-type entry. Something secure but…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

laurac

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Looking for bookshelf builder (tall unit with ladder)

Looking for bookshelf builder. It will be a tall unit (12′) with rolling ladder. Any suggestions? Thank you so much

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

ronman

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

White Marble Mantle

White Marble mantle approx 64 inch in width. Email me at sebb_23@msndotcom

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hea

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Landmark alteration violations -- prior to purchase

Hi Brownstoners – My family purchased a landmarked commercial property close to 20 years ago. At the time of purchase, there were no outstanding landmark…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

misconformist

in Roofers 12 years ago

ISO Board on Roof? Remove membrane or place ontop?

Hi: I am getting my roof re-done and was told I can place the ISO board ontop of the old membrane then attach felt and…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

brucemonge

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

What landscape design software should I try/buy

I am looking for landscape design software that will allow me to easily build mid-size environments (e.g. neighborhood, city block, housing development). Recommendations please? Thanks…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

bklynpwds

in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago

Carpenter to make wooden table top

I’m interested in having a small walnut table top made and need the underside to have a groove cut out so the table top fits…

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Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

citigyz

in Roofers 12 years ago

cat5e wiring

Know of any electricians with experience in installing cat5(e) cable for routers in different places around the house?

3

Updated 11 years and 11 months ago

bedstuyreno

in Roofers 12 years ago

Buying an fire escape

I have a two-family brownstone but it’s four stories tall and without a fire escape. Recently, I was in the backyard with my contractor and…

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Updated 12 years ago

right32

in Roofers 12 years ago

Changing Skylights

We have two aging skylights that need changing. Help please.

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Updated 12 years ago

slopebob2233

in Roofers 12 years ago

Plasterer needed for Bed Stuy

Looking for plasterer to seal up (& then paint) growing gaps between ceilings & walls in newer construction in Bed Stuy. Work to be done…

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Updated 12 years ago

misconformist

in Roofers 12 years ago

Roof deck requirements? Can I use a pedestal system? PVC roofing?

I am about to install a new roof over the current membrane. I would eventually like to use it as a roof deck. From what…

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Updated 12 years ago

jjq

in Roofers 12 years ago

HELP! Looking For Good Tile Guy In Brooklyn

I’m looking for an expert local tile guy/gal for a three bathroom job in Bay Ridge. Bathroom floors, bathroom walls and kitchen backsplash tiling needed…

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Updated 12 years ago

RBCG

in Roofers 12 years ago

Emergency Boiler Repair (oil-burning)

Any recommendations for a reliable boiler repair service one could call in an emergency (late at night, for instance)? We have a service contract with…

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Updated 12 years ago

lagoon

in Roofers 12 years ago

water in cellar from neighbour

My neighbour´s downspout is not connected to the sewer line, and all the water from their roof spills on the back near the property line.…

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Updated 12 years ago

M

in Roofers 12 years ago

Cement countertop

Can anyone reccomend someone with experience to fabricate a kitchen concrete countertop? thanks

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Updated 12 years ago

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