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renoishard2

in Roofers 11 years and 2 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 2 months ago

bootsbar

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 months ago

owest

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

GoodProspect

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 months ago

laurac

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 months ago

ronman

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 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 3 months ago

misconformist

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 3 months ago

brucemonge

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 months ago

bklynpwds

in Roofers 11 years and 3 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 3 months ago

citigyz

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago

cat5e wiring

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

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Updated 11 years and 4 months ago

bedstuyreno

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

right32

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago

Changing Skylights

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

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Updated 11 years and 4 months ago

slopebob2233

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

misconformist

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

jjq

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

RBCG

in Roofers 11 years and 4 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

lagoon

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months 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 11 years and 4 months ago

M

in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago

Cement countertop

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

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Updated 11 years and 5 months ago

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