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reagan9000
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
Oil to gas conversion - indirect storage tank question
I am contemplating convertion my oil boiler to gas and as part of the job replace my hot water heater with an indirect storage hot…
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kidbklyn
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Can anyone recommend an auto mechanic?
I need a front end alignment for my car. A recommendation for a competent auto mechanic would be much appreciated.
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Mar
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Seeking floor refinisher specializing in non-poly eco/traditional finishes
We need to re-do the floors in our new (pre-war) apartment and don’t want poly or wax. I’ve been reading about tung oil for…
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tws
in Radiators 12 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Refinishing
Looking for advice/recommendations on how best to refinish old cast iron steam radiators that are caked in peeling paint. Choices seem to be between sandblasting…
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elmo
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Flooring Help
I am looking into removing the wall to wall carpeting in a bedroom (140 sq. feet) and replacing with wood flooring. Apparently there is no proper…
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anonymous
in Metalwork 13 years and 1 month ago
Iron gates on windows
Sorry if this is an elementary odd question. The iron gates on garden apartment windows …..they are all over park slope. Are these illegal? I…
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michiganman
in Brownstoner 12 years and 11 months ago
1200000 Budget, Looking for Multi-Family
Hi! As an outsider I was hoping to acquire some information from the knowledgeable Brownstoner community. Is it at all possible to find a multi-family…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Boiler room allowed to be combined within apt of a multi-family? Need advice
We have a 5 family building- it was a 6 family, but the previous owner legally combined the two ground level apts to make…
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apollo52873
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
architect
I need an architect, looking for referal
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elmo
in Flooring 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Flooring Help
I am looking into removing the wall to wall carpeting in a bedroom (140 sq. feet) and replacing with wood flooring. Apparently there is no proper…
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mlr115
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 11 months ago
What is happening in the vacant lot on Pacific between Boerum and Court that has a loudspeaker permit?
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mlr115
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 11 months ago
What is happening in the vacant lot on Pacific between Boerum and Court that has a loudspeaker permit?
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Repainting Steel Bars on Door
Soon going to refinish old original oak front doors on our brownstone on the inside and out. 2 doors opne for the entrance and each…
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
We looking for a reliable contractor to renovate our brownstone.Has anybody every worked with HPN Construction? If so, would love to get feedback.
We looking for a reliable contractor to renovate our brownstone. Has anybody every worked with HPN Construction? If so, would love to get feedback.
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michiganman
in Brownstoner 12 years and 11 months ago
1200000 Budget, Looking for Multi-Family
Hi! As an outsider I was hoping to acquire some information from the knowledgeable Brownstoner community. Is it at all possible to find a multi-family…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 11 months ago
Repainting Steel Bars on Door
Soon going to refinish old original oak front doors on our brownstone on the inside and out. 2 doors opne for the entrance and each…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Can I recycle a stainless steel kitchen sink?
Hello all, I finally replaced my old stainless steel sink with a acrylic sink. Everything is fine now. I hate to just toss it to…
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kteiro
in Lighting 12 years and 11 months ago
Keyless Locks
I’m thinking of installing a keyless lock on my apartment (condo) door, either a mechanical or electronic version. Has anyone done this, and if so,…
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