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slopefarm

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 9 months ago

Curtain Rods -- Level or parallel to a slanted ceiling?

We live in an old frame house with rebuilt exterior walls.  Floors and ceilings are sloped in all kinds of directions but the new windows…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

PeterPJB

in Furniture 12 years and 9 months ago

Charity Needed

I need a recommendation of a Charity that will pick up Clothing in Fort Greene. I am finally getting around to cleaning out closets and…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

juniorsheetz

in Restaurants and Cafes 12 years and 9 months ago

Can open a cafe from my brownstone?

Hi! First time posting here – I’d like to open a small cafe in the garden apartment of my brownstone in Bed Stuy. Is this…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

LisaFG

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago

Starting a kitchen renovation

I live in a brownstone duplex in Fort Greene and am just starting to think about a major kitchen renovation with a heavy emphasis on…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

Springs

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago

What paint is needed for Iron railings ( exterior )

I need to paint some typical iron railings and posts.  I am not sure what is on there now, but there are a bunch of…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

Springs

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago

What paint is needed for Iron railings ( exterior )

I need to paint some typical iron railings and posts.  I am not sure what is on there now, but there are a bunch of…

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gwan

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago

Painter for a Cornice

We’re looking for a painter for our cornice – whoever it is will need to put up scaffolding.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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odyssey

in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago

Help on floor finish needed quickly!!!!

I am in the process of refinishing my wood parquet floors in my living room and den due to a flood.  Part of the living…

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jonjr

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago

Possible Illegal Reno

I’m wanting to place an offer on a two bed in prospect heights.  It’s a coop.  The sellers have moved the kitchen sink and appliances,…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

upstater

in Furniture 12 years and 9 months ago

ISO someone to cut up my couch with a chainsaw and remove it

Does anyone know of such a person? The couch got in here before some construction was done, and can no longer fit out the door.…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

dancingirl

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Iron Work Experience with Igor's Security

Just wanted to say how nice it was to work with Igor’s Security Gates and Doors.  The price was fair, he delivered my gate on…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

sjb

in Other 12 years and 9 months ago

AREAWAY ALERT

In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…

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sjb

in Other 12 years and 9 months ago

AREAWAY ALERT

In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…

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slopefarm

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 9 months ago

Curtain Rods -- Level or parallel to a slanted ceiling?

We live in an old frame house with rebuilt exterior walls.  Floors and ceilings are sloped in all kinds of directions but the new windows…

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designandbuild

in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago

General Contractor for Development Project

Looking for recommendations for General Contractors for a major gut renovation project.  Must be comfortable and experienced with the following: • Vertical and horizontal additions…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

nhamilto

in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago

Finding the right kind of Architect

We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

sdraganbrooklyn

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago

Need good/trustworthy painter

Hi! I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for a good, clean and trustworthy painter (reasonable rates would make it even better). We need to start…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

AnotherSarah

in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago

Anyone know Jeff Kleidman or Dream Home Realty?

Has anyone ever worked with a renovator/flipper named Jeff Kleidman in Bed-Stuy? Owns a company called Dream Home Realty. Any information appreciated.   Thanks, Sarah…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

bennybushwick

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago

Glass Door

i am looking to buy a glass door for my bathroom. Where can i find a place to have that done ??? Thank

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

upstater

in Furniture 12 years and 9 months ago

ISO someone to cut up my couch with a chainsaw and remove it

Does anyone know of such a person? The couch got in here before some construction was done, and can no longer fit out the door.…

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