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rowhouse
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a carpet installer
I’m looking for someone with experience and tools to install a padded carpet runner on my stairs in Bay Ridge. Yes, I’ve tried a couple…
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parkslopemom
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Intercom repair
Today’s floods shorted out our house intercom system (wires in cellar got soaked). Any recommendations on person/company who is great at intercom repair?
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10014
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Inexpensive Radiator Cover
I am looking for two radiator covers for my rental apartment. Since I don’t my home, I do not want to spend a lot of…
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namahs
in Architecture 14 years and 3 months ago
Backyard sinkhole
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4809c04c0f6-.jpg I noticed this massive hole this morning in my backyard. The last time I was in my backyard was Thursday night so it had…
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heartpeace
in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
Water extraction - flooded basement carpeting
My basement is currently under 3″ of water and the English Basement carpeting is soaked. Any recommendations for a company that can remove the water,…
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Giovanna
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 3 months ago
Thermoseal & Sheetrock Replacement Recommendation?
With the downpour of rain last night I awoke to a flooded basement. I see that the water is coming trough the rear side extension. …
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mystiky
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago
Can I use an "shifting" toilet flange to move my toilet a bit?
My tiny “powder room” is getting completely redone (demolished and being rebuilt from scratch). I was wondering since I am also getting new tile installed…
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Northie
in Landmarks 14 years and 3 months ago
Need Architect for interior & exterior (landmarked) work
Can anyone recommend a good architect who can assist me with the following renovation work: – gut of kitchen and dining room that is below…
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stella2009
in Roofers 14 years and 3 months ago
Emergency! (flood after new gutter istallation)
Would really appreciate your advice!! Just changed the roof/complete with new gutter (brick townhouse, flat roof)….Come this night rainstorm: water is pouring along the back…
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ProspectWitch
in Appliances 14 years and 3 months ago
Uninstalling and Installing Appliances
I am looking to buy all new appliances to replace very old ones. I was pretty sure that I’d buy them from Lowe’s because it…
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Cornelia
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago
Broken Window Pane
Does anyone have any recommendations for a reliable company to replace a broken window pane? Thanks!
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kb16mm
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
Common Fence Etiquette
We have an eccentric neighbor who doesn’t want any of our plants to touch the new fence that he put up just inside the common…
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
Get Ready to Party!!!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e473a1283e82-.jpg When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask? Awwwww yeah! It’s that time again folks! CobbleSnaps Productions…
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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 14 years and 3 months ago
Get Ready to Party!!!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e473a1283e82-.jpg When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask? Awwwww yeah! It’s that time again folks! CobbleSnaps Productions…
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Boerumresident
in Mortgage 14 years and 3 months ago
Reduction of jumbo conforming loan amounts?
I heard this week that the limits for all Fannie Mae loans are being reset to lower levels as of September 30. Can anyone confirm…
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BrooklynZoo
in For Sale 14 years and 3 months ago
FSBO Open House Tips
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4536e67b5d1-processed-httpwwwclintonhillstudiocomwp-contentuploads201108Living-Area-6jpg.jpg Hi guys, my wife and I are having our first open house tomorrow! We’ve advertised on NYT, Zillow, Craislist, Hotpads, Facebook, and Brownstoner (we…
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daveinbedstuy
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 3 months ago
Why was there no HOTD yesterday??
Just wondering
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edison
in Permits 14 years and 3 months ago
Cost of Architect applying for permits...
Hi there, I am having some work done and asked my contractor to get me a quote to change two windows into doors on a…
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Sharona
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 3 months ago
Planters: Terra Cotta and SandStone - Hi, Any suggestions on where to purchase really nice planters? Not too expensive and hopefully in Brooklyn? Thnx!
Hi, Any suggestions on where to purchase really nice planters? Not too expensive and hopefully in Brooklyn? Thnx!
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