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arzeitz

in Flooring 14 years ago

RESTORING WOOD FLOORS

I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…

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brownstoner

in Retail 14 years ago

Best Mom-and-Pop Hardware Stores in Brooklyn?

Help us compile a list of the best Mom and Pop hardware stores in Brooklyn, i.e. anything other than the big box chains like Home…

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Updated 14 years ago

icoverthewaterfront

in Furniture 14 years ago

Painting Furniture

I’ve got some modern looking end tables (wood, some MDF) that were professionally spray painted at one point; they’re now getting a bit scuffed, etc,…

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ITWorks

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago

Whose pipe is it anyway?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0e45fc41f9c- Act 1:  Sewage line 4′ underground in the basement turns into a swimming pool of sludge Act 2:  Replace entire system, add traps, vent…

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Updated 14 years ago

zampano

in Property Management 14 years ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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Updated 14 years ago

Boerumresident

in Parks 14 years ago

Pool at PS 20 in Ft Greene?

Someone just told me there is a pool at the PS 20 playground.  Is that right?  What is it like?

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Updated 14 years ago

RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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Updated 14 years ago

ktm6

in Garden 14 years ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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Updated 14 years ago

callalily

in Utilities 14 years ago

Alternative Internet provider?

The Internet service we get from Optimum Cablevision is so bad it’s unusable. It will work for the first three URLs in an hour, then…

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Updated 14 years ago

SewardWasRight

in Quality of Life 14 years ago

Macon St. Iron Gate "Removal"

I was out running this morning at around 0630 and noticed a white van parked outside a house in the 200-block of Macon St. There…

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housepoor

in Metalwork 14 years ago

Machine Shop to Repair Door Handle

One of the screws holding in a brass door handle for my front door has broken off inside the handle, making it impossible to fasten…

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Updated 14 years ago

dianeg

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago

Brownstone Facade Repair / Resurfacing Advice

I need some advice about resurfacing/restoring the facade on my brownstone from homeowners who have gone through the process. 1) If you had it to…

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Updated 14 years ago

hillel

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

Looking for a lawyer who specializes in adverse possession cases

Any recommendation for a good lawyer in  Brooklyn who can help us with a case of adverse possession.  We have been taking care of a…

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Updated 14 years ago

zampano

in Property Management 14 years ago

where to list a rental

In ancient times, I used to place ads in the NY Times and Village Voice. About eight years ago switched over to craigslist. Lately, this…

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RBCG

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago

Where to find millwork for stairs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e0baae94be61- I need to replace the millwork from the edge of the stairs in my brownstone. In particular, I need a couple of pieces like…

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overherhead

in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years ago

Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look

I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …

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overherhead

in Lumber and Building Materials 14 years ago

Extra tile - 12"x24", grey toned, with a polished glass-like look

I made an obvious error and bought the wall tile without having a sample of the floor tile with me, and they just don’t go. …

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Landlord1

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years ago

Looking for a lawyer in Park Slope Brooklyn for a 10 units family building that has 2 rent stabilized units

We are in the process of buying 10 units building but need a lawyer who can help us buyout three tenants with rent stabilized status. Does…

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Updated 14 years ago

nf85

in Home Entertainment Systems 14 years ago

Rewiring electric. Anyone know someone who can help me figure out if/what else to run?

Good morning, all, We have to have our place wholly rewired, and I’m trying to figure out what else we should plan on running now.…

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Updated 14 years ago

ktm6

in Garden 14 years ago

plastic planters that look like terra cotta and don't fade?

I have a plastic planter on my deck that was left by the previous owner that looks exactly like terra cotta and does not fade.…

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