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snappyglitter

in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! PARTY!!!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5627b1b6c98-.gif When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask?                                                                                               CobbleSnaps Productions proudly presents our annual End of Summer…

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brownieinhk

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Has anyone had any experience with these contractors?

Hello,  We are considering three construction companies for our near gut renovation.  Has anyone heard about or had any experince with any of these? –GO…

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esther

in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago

Cutting Into Interior Space

My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago

Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)

Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate.  The coverage is about the same.  Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

park_slope_boy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago

homeowner warranty?

Do you gals/guys have any suggestions for a good homeowner warranty company? Something that covers basic systems (AC, heating etc). I am looking online and…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

dylan621

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Sources

I need to find prefinished hardwood flooring to replace some damaged pieces that matches the existing flooring.  Can anyone recommend a place with a wide selection of…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago

Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)

Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate.  The coverage is about the same.  Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…

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brownstoner

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

What Does Your Parquet Pattern Look Like?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5536aae9e4c-.jpg You can now post photos in the comments to a Forum post. To demonstrate, please upload a photo of the pattern of your parquet…

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grimacenyc

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction

Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…

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esther

in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago

Cutting Into Interior Space

My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…

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petrinij

in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago

2 family home vs. 1 family home

Dear All Attesting to the fact that I was numb from the shock of signing my mortgage papers and/or to plain ignorance, I’m not sure…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago

Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House

I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn.  I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…

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bluecat

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

where to get T&G

I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated.  I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

cathyg

in Doors 13 years and 9 months ago

Doorbell Installation

I need to install a doorbell to my single family house.  It;s a simple installation with 1 chime and 1 bell.  I am getting outrageously…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

GreenThinker

in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago

Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?

I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…

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GreenThinker

in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago

Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?

I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…

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hillel

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago

Need a janitor for a building in Park Slope/Prospect Heights

I am looking for a janitor who could sometimes clean my building and check on the sanitation. Once every week or 2 weeks. He would…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

butterfingers

in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago

Backyard mosquito advice?

Our shady backyard is lousy with mosquitoes and therefore goes largely unused.  In an effort to deal with the pest situation, we are considering removing…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

bluecat

in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago

where to get T&G

I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated.  I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…

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farkasmouse

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago

Recommendation for sprinkler inspection in Bed-Stuy

I need to get our sprinkler inspected (3 family brownstone, FYI) and keep getting postcards from some company, but am dubious about anyone who is…

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