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misconformist
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Demolition Company Recommendations
Can anyone recommend a demo company that can gut a couple of floors of my townhouse down to the studs.
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greenstuy
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for sewer line and water main replacement
Does anyone have a recommendation for a reasonably priced plumber to replace the sewer line and water main? Thanks.
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LotharoftheClintonHillPeople
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Basement Puddles, Day of Blizzard
Anyone know what I can do about puddles in my basement on days like today when the ground is so wet that I believe it’s…
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est
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Agent review
Hi All, We recently use Linda Peng to find a tenant for our one-bedroom rental unit. She was courteous, efficient, listened to our concerns, and…
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reupjosh
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Custom metal doors?
I’m looking to have a custom aluminum or steel exterior door made for the entry into the back yard. Any recommendations? Thanks
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hawaiismurf
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
HVAC ductwork question
Questions on HVAC ductwork in a multi-zone mini-split system (e.g., Mitsubishi City Multi). I am trying to minimize duct runs to help budget and energy…
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hawaiismurf
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Mechanics Lien
Can an engineer (PE who has done the plumbing plans for filing) file a mechanics lien on a property in event of a billing dispute…
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xistent
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Stone Counter Top Maintenance
I am moving hack into my condo after renting for a few years and I want to have the kitchen (granite) and bathroom (marble) counters…
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Hardcharger
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
Window replacement again
Does any one have first hand experience with getting landmark approval for windows themselves. It is for two lousy 60″ windows. These window companies want…
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Townie
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Vigo Glass shower enclosures
Looking for any information concerning Vigo glass shower enclosures especially the round corner units with sliding doors. This is for a very small house with…
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Augustiner
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
Crazy mirror looking for new home
This huge antique mirror is looking for a new owner. It´s a wood frame with plaster ornaments. The glass is OK, the ornaments are partially…
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anon200
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Tree pit enlargement
Anyone know the best way to have a sidewalk tree pit enlarged? Someone I know suggested that the Dept of Transportation will do it themselves:…
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AstralOil
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Unusual radiator bleed valve type
I’ve got a bleed valve on one radiator in the house (hot water heat) that started leaking this morning and outright failed today. Turns out…
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deva
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
New Heating System: House wont Go Above 69 Degrees when Its below 10
My new heating system was working great when it was 25 degrees and above but when it goes dramatically below, it wont heat above 69…
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notny
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Accordion ladder and condensation
I have an accordion ladder that leads to the roof. When it’s cold, like it has been, condensation gets trapped in the area that the…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
FREE kitchen cabinets - tonight ONLY
I have (I think) six base cabinets, including the sink cabinet and Kohler sink with faucet, and a few uppers, two doubles which you’d have…
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brooklyn72
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
Heating in vestibule
We are changing our HVAC system and the mechanical engineer is recommending heating units in the garden and parlor vestibules. Is it common/needed to have…
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northslopian
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
What's up with the Con Ed bill?
Hs anyone else noticed a big uptick in their Con Ed bill since the last month? December’s bill was 50% more than November’s, and January’s…
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