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michellefk
in Roofers 9 years and 6 months ago
Cork Floor Installer Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a decent cork floor installer? This is for a basement installation. Cork planks are bought, just need help with the installation.
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 9 years and 6 months ago
window stop
I need to replace the window stops in 3 windows and have the pocket shutters which some are new and some are old installed. recommendations…
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 9 years and 6 months ago
roof hatch repair
I have a hatch for entry to the roof; the hatch cover does not close securely and does not have a lock to keep it…
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sqhaexgkh
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
DOB Inspection Ready
Anyone having issues scheduling an Alt 2 inspection?
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ny2013
in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago
Another Roofing Question (big job or just patch?)
We are first time homeowners and just moved into a townhouse. The existing main roof seems to have a few issues (most noted in the…
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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Vinyl window repair recommendations
We have vinyl windows that are probably 10 or 20 years old and need repair. Some fall down, some are hard to open, etc. I’m…
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bked1
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Film location wanted
I’m a film student producer and I’m enrolled in the ESRA Program at Stonestreet Studios. I’m looking for an apartment with at least 1 bedroom,…
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deva
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Invasion of Spam Mail from Shady Real Estate Investor
Want to inquire from the Brownstoner hive mind: are you overwhelmed with spam inquiries from real estate investors trying to buy your property all cash…
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tm07
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Renovation advice
I am planning on selling my pre-war 1 bedroom in the spring. I want to start renovation after the New Year. I have original doors…
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Lincoln
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
New Boiler Recommendations and Questions
Hi, We are shopping for a new gas boiler. We live in a 3 story brownstone and currently have a 175BTU boiler that is probably…
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brooklyncady
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Replace wall to wall with hardwood floors
Hi – looking for someone to rip up the horrible 20 year old wall to wall carpeting in our new house in Bed-Stuy and install…
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architerp
in Roofers 9 years and 7 months ago
Correct Cabinet Hinges
I’m looking for some help in choosing the correct cabinet hinges. I built a few storage shelves in my basement and put trim around the…
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arewedoneyet
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
Homeowner's Insurance - Pure, Chubb, others?
I’m looking at my homeowners on my pretty original and updated brownstone and am looking for anyone’s experience good or bad with chubb, pure, liberty…
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GoodProspect
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
How much to tip contractors' workers?
We are moderately renovating a weekend house on Long Island — adding lighting, ceiling fans, switching out a bathroom vanity and flooring, making some closet…
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webby1000
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
Adding a new radiator to a boiler
We finished our basement, and now that we’re spending time down there it’s pretty chilly. We have radiators in the rest of the house, and…
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peaceout
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
Any Recs for Woodwork Stripper
Hello Brownstoners, You haven’t failed me yet, so here I go again. In the (miserable) process of stripping woodwork, and need doors to be stripped.…
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makainyc
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
Correcting DHCR records
Hi, The previous owner of our building, converted from an SRO to a 5 family in 1997\. After our 2011 purchase & renovations, we converted…
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mrzero
in Roofers 9 years and 8 months ago
the Building Department conducts audits on the job
I am having the gas boiler installed to replace the oil boiler, the very first day after the plumber got his permit he told me…
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