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Dumpster Rental
I'm planning on digging out 10 sq yds of dirt from backyard and wanted to get a dumpster. Anybody recommend a good company? I called Atlas Roll off and it was about $500 for 5 days and they said they take care of the permit. Anything I need to watch out for? Any advice really appreciated. Thanks. More»
11:31 AM 05/20/2013
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What is this pipe in my cellar for? (from cellar to front of house)
Gowanus, NY
Hello, I have a pipe in my cellar that leads to the front of the house. Below you will find 3 short clips. Can anyone tell me what this is being used for?
1. Just a video of the pipe - http://goo.gl/uouyM
2. Tracking the pipe inside the house (cellar) - http://goo.gl/fm0GD
3. Outside the house - http://goo.gl/6tSOI More»10:33 AM 05/20/2013
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waste line back up. if your waste line to the street clogged, this would allow waste to leave this house without backing up in the bathrooms or sinks. See More » -
Has anyone used DIG for landscaping their yard?
Prospect Heights, NY
I walked by DIG on atlantic this weekend and checked out their website. Seems like they do fairly extensive yard renovations and plantings. I am in need of a fairly major overhaul (new hardscape, planters, plants, possibly a fence). Has anyone used them for anything similar. Anyone have other recommendations?
Thanks More»9:56 AM 05/20/2013
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Yes. Used them for my entire landscaping job including a new cedar fence. great to work with and did a wonderful job but they wont be cheap. no hardscaping in my case except a pea gravel path See More » -
Selling home from outside NYC
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We are living outside NYC (out of the country, actually) and are interested in selling our brownstone. Has anyone been through the process? Any advice? We told the broker we were planning on working with, and he seemed a bit stumped...(We know we have to be present for the closing..)
Many thanks!!
Cat More»9:17 AM 05/20/2013
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I'm not sure what the issues would be as I've never done it but you definitely don't need to be present for the closing. You can give power of attorney to you attorney to sign for you at the closing. See More » -
Where to rent tools?
NY
Hello all, I was trying to find a place to rend tools and wondering if you had any suggestions? Specifically looking for an infrared paint remover. Thanks for any leads! More»
7:32 PM 05/19/2013
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Have never used them but a very small mom/pop place opened on Throop one block off of Fulton with signage that says daily rentals for $25. Given your moniker, I'm assuming you live in Bed Stuy. See More » -
Kohler Bellwether Tub 60x30 for sale $475
I inadvertantly purchased an extra left hand, white, 60x30 Kohler Bellwether tub (cast iron). It is brand new, still wrapped and at my construction site in Fort Greene. Rather than deal with shipping it back, I'd love to sell it at a discount ($475). You pick up. Email knewirth@gmail.com if interested. More»
2:41 PM 05/19/2013
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Example of bathroom with shower and no tub
Downtown Brooklyn, NY
HBranty asked about this. My showers are shaped to fit the space available. This is a larger bathroom, but I waterproof the whole room, so the position of glass panels and doors are also configured for the best use of space in a smaller bathroom. More»
10:10 AM 05/19/2013
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More bathrooms should be built this way, waterproofing rhe whole floor space and installing a floor drain. makes for a much larger roomy space. See More » -
Bathroom without a tub ok in rental?
Fort Greene, NY
Bathroom is long and narrow (5 feet x 15 feet) and we are thinking of removing tub and having a big tiled shower only. Is this a mistake in a rental? How important is it to have a tub? Thanks! More»
10:11 PM 05/18/2013
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It is not worth it. You only upgrade rentals if you think it will make more money. Never just spend money on a rental. See More » -
Sap Dripping From Old (100+ years) Pine Support Beam
I am seeing what I think is a small amount of sap dripping onto the floor in basement closet. Inspect the beam I can't find the source, though tat's one section of that's not in gret shape, and warped. Late winter the radiator above leaked a significant amount of water which came down on the beam. Could the water cause the old pine to drip sap?
Thanks for any feedback. More»4:44 PM 05/18/2013
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check for termintes. See More » -
Sap Dripping From Old (100+ years) Pine Support Beam
I am seeing what I think is a small amount of sap dripping onto the floor in basement closet. Inspect the beam I can't find the source, though tat's one section of that's not in gret shape, and warped. Late winter the radiator above leaked a significant amount of water which came down on the beam. Could the water cause the old pine to drip sap?
Thanks for any feedback. More»4:44 PM 05/18/2013
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Dumpster Rental
I'm planning on digging out 10 sq yds of dirt from backyard and wanted to get a dumpster. Anybody recommend a good company? I called Atlas Roll off and it was about $500 for 5 days and they said they take care of the permit. Anything I need to watch out for? Any advice really appreciated. Thanks. More»
8:46 AM 05/18/2013
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Front Window Replacement: Experience with Trimline Ultra-Fit Sash Replacement System? Sample Landmark Package?
We are replacing street-facing windows this year. The rear was a breeze (used Lucky Window Products (LWP) / Robert Basile) and the windows look beautiful and weathered the winter well. We went with Trimline's Eclipse model, wooden interior, aluminum exterior. Since we're landmarked, we have to go with all wood windows this time for the street-facing windows. Two questions:
1) Wewant the least obtrusive method possible. Our home is finished and we don't want to live through the mess of a brick-to-brick installation and don't see the need for it eith... More»9:38 PM 05/17/2013
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We redid front and back windows in brownstone, of which the front is landmarked. We chose for brick to brick installation, and does not necessary have to be a big deal if installer sawzalls the window frame to remove from the outside, this way you dont have to remove all of the trim.
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Paint booth facility for cabinet doors
Cobble Hill, NY
Does anyone know where I can get my kitchen cabinet doors professionally spray painted?
Thanks=) More»5:37 PM 05/17/2013
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Search the archives...I've seen a few referrals for a place in Bushwick that people seem to be happy with. I cannot speak from personal experience. See More » -
Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?
Brooklyn, NY
We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno. My contractor will be painting the whole interior of the house, but I've been advised to get someone separate to do the wallpapering (while we're at it - any recommendations for that?). I am wondering - does one need to take special care in painting over anaglypta or does one use the the usual methods of painting on regular walls? Just trying to figure out if I am going to need to hire someone separate to do that to... More»
4:05 PM 05/17/2013
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I can't help with the painting over wallpaper, but it just sounds like a bad idea to me.
It is very very hard to find someone good at installing wallpaper these days (trust me, I've searched far and wide and had some do bad jobs). We recently had Alan Rada (http://www.decorada.com/ he's much ea...... See More » -
Legalizing Basement
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Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
R4 District Queens / Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7'-0" ? 2) Can they use bilco doors for egress to street? 3) Can same alt 1 renovation application be used to legalize basement.
Thanks in advance for any help on this matter as I am very appreciative of all the help I have received in the past..... More»2:55 PM 05/17/2013
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Unless 50% of the height is above grade the space is a cellar and can not be legalized as living space. See More »
