Anyone worked with Scott Schnall – plans & expediting
Hello. We are going into contract on a 3 story townhouse which will need some “refreshing”. It is not a total renovation but we need to patch plaster, replace bathroom fixutes, replace kitchen...
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We are about to close on a house and there is still a bunch of junk in the basement, including old water heaters, ceiling tiles, etc. Does anyone have recommendations for someone we could hire to...
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We are about to embark on a renovation and I am toying with the idea of installing solar panels. Has anyone done this? What do we need to know? … The post Solar Panels on a Brownstone? appeared first...
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We are in the process of selecting new windows for our townhouse. Does anyone have advice on the pros and cons of vinyl clad (Andersen) vs aluminum exteriors (Pella/Marvin)? … The post Windows – vinyl...
View ArticleFunny photo from rental listing
http://realestate.nytimes.com/rentals/detail/46-1050816/PARK-SLOPE-NY-11215 I couldn’t believe the photos with this Park Slope rental listing. Are there people sleeping in that bed? I have been smiling...
View ArticleDEP automatic meter reader
Has anyone had the DEP come by to install the new automatic meter readers? We got a notice that we had to schedule a time and it was “mandatory”. Before I proceed, I would love to hear anyone else’s...
View ArticleCracks – settling or serious?
We have been seeing a bunch of cracks in our newly renovated space. Many of them are probably due to weather or minor settling (around molding for example). But some around the stairwell are making me...
View ArticleBee hive removal – recommendations and price range
Hi. We just learnt we have a bee hive in our cornice which needs to be removed before we can have the cornice fixed. Can anyone recommend someone to do this? Any idea of what the cost might be? Thanks...
View ArticleAnyone worked with Scott Schnall – plans & expediting
Hello. We are going into contract on a 3 story townhouse which will need some "refreshing". It is not a total renovation but we need to patch plaster, replace bathroom fixutes, replace kitchen...
View ArticleBasement garbage removal – recommendations
We are about to close on a house and there is still a bunch of junk in the basement, including old water heaters, ceiling tiles, etc. Does anyone have recommendations for someone we could hire to...
View ArticleSolar Panels on a Brownstone?
We are about to embark on a renovation and I am toying with the idea of installing solar panels. Has anyone done this? What do we need to know?… The post Solar Panels on a Brownstone? appeared first on...
View ArticleWindows – vinyl clad or aluminum exterior?
We are in the process of selecting new windows for our townhouse. Does anyone have advice on the pros and cons of vinyl clad (Andersen) vs aluminum exteriors (Pella/Marvin)?… The post Windows – vinyl...
View ArticleFunny photo from rental listing
http://realestate.nytimes.com/rentals/detail/46-1050816/PARK-SLOPE-NY-11215 I couldn't believe the photos with this Park Slope rental listing. Are there people sleeping in that bed? I have been smiling...
View ArticleDEP automatic meter reader
Has anyone had the DEP come by to install the new automatic meter readers? We got a notice that we had to schedule a time and it was "mandatory". Before I proceed, I would love to hear anyone else's...
View ArticleCracks – settling or serious?
We have been seeing a bunch of cracks in our newly renovated space. Many of them are probably due to weather or minor settling (around molding for example). But some around the stairwell are making me...
View ArticleBee hive removal – recommendations and price range
Hi. We just learnt we have a bee hive in our cornice which needs to be removed before we can have the cornice fixed. Can anyone recommend someone to do this? Any idea of what the cost might be? Thanks...
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