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Interior Designer That Won’t Break the Bank
I recently had my bid accepted on a brownstone in Clinton Hill that needs a little TLC and am rushing to contract. Soon after closing, I’d like to do a little (mostly cosmetic) renovating. Can you recommend a designer who has a good feel for brownstone parlors, preserving architectural details, salvage, color, etc., can manage the contractors, that is reputable and won’t cost an arm and a leg?
Also looking for a landscaper/gardener who can help me with the backyard.
All ideas appreciated!
06/30/2005 11:06 AM
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Stairs
Anyone know a good and affordable stair company or a good carpenter? I need my banister and spindles reconnected — some work was done and they were left lying around in pieces…thanks…Also have other general carpentry work I need done…
06/29/2005 12:24 PM
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Dipping Shutters
Does anyone know where you can get shutters dipped?
Thanks
06/29/2005 9:50 AM
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Contractor Feedback
If anyone has had experience with Men at Work General Contractors (Mark Pariti), M.A. Jones Contracting (Roy Jones) or Total Property Services, Inc., please let me know if it was positive or negative? We are planning to renovate our lobby (tiling, marble, etc.) in the coming months.
06/28/2005 4:57 PM
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Affordable Contractor and Plumber for Bed Stuy
I just bought a brownstone in bedstuy on hancock & stuyvesant. I need to renovate the garden & parlor floors. Getting outrageous estimates for labor only. The contractor who renovated the 3rd fl rental cost 10k, labor only. I’ve gotten one estimate for 50k for the garden/parlor floor. Also, do you know of a good, affordable plumber to relocate pipes for kitchen/bath?
Thank you so much!
06/28/2005 1:49 PM
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Salvager: Old Clawfoot from Bed Stuy
Selling clawfoot tub from 105 year old brownstone in Bedstuy for $300. Dimensions: 66″ long, 23 1/4″ high. Buyer must be able to pick up from house. Contact: sevenleeps@yahoo.com.
06/28/2005 10:06 AM
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Code for Backyard Fence Height?
Does anyone know the height limit for a fence in the backyard of a Clinton Hill Brownstone? There is an existing chainlink fence with the nasty green plastic inserts. We want to replace it with a solid wall for sound insulation/privacy. I have not been able to find the code on the NYC.gov website. Also, suggestions regarding sound insulation in general in rear yards would be helpful.
Thanks
06/28/2005 9:53 AM
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Top-Notch Stucco Contractor
We are seeking a really, really good cement stucco contractor. Preferably one who can do other exterior work, like painting metal cornices and replacing gutters, leaders, windows and doors. Can anyone recommend someone — other than Malek? We tried doing business with him already and we think he must be either super rude super busy. Either way, he just doesn’t answer calls and follow up! Meanwhile, we’re in a big hurry.
Thanks!
06/26/2005 3:05 PM
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Finishing the Fireplace Surround
We have several of the very familiar white marble firepaces, as shown in the renovation blog. The black metal surround to the firebox is worn but we dont know how to restore it. Should it be painted with enamel, polished, or something else.
SJ
06/22/2005 5:51 PM
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Removing Cement Floors
we are just beginning to get our heads around 2 bathroom redos on the second and third floor. we are keeping the bathrooms in their current location. the previous owner at some point during her upgrade in the late 70′s put down about 6inches of cement under the tile flooring of just the bathroom area. this makes these rooms a step up from the hall which is awkward. I am assuming this was done, in theory, to add floor support. seems like that would make the floor itself heavier- question, if we take out the cement when we redo does that compromise anything and also i really don’t get why they put it there?
06/22/2005 5:49 PM
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