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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Anybody know Hi-Tech Contractors?
We’re considering using this guy, Kamran at Hi-Tech, to lay backyard brick – anybody know this company? Highly rated on yelp, but you know…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
General Contractor
Hello, all. I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Bed Stuy. Can anyone suggest a contractor.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP! Brownstone Deck (I’m going to jump off a bridge)
My husband and I have been undergoing a renovation for the past 2 years and I’ve aged at least 20 years. From dealing with shady…
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allyslope
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Skylight - Repair
I have Velux Skylight. I want to try to repair an issue. See attached some of the rubber parts are coming off. Is there a…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Wood Burning Stove install
Has anyone on here installed a wood-burning stove insert into your brownstone fireplace? I am looking for a referral for someone that can assess if…
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evan
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Refinish vs replace hardwood? Ballpark costs, flooring company recs
Hi all – long time listener, first time caller here 🙂 Thank you all so much for contributing to this forum; it’s been a very…
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nzdwphcoqlxtu
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
How much does it cost to...
`Hey everyone, We are looking potentially buying our first home in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have been looking at many bownstones now. For us, the…
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tsgrlc
in General Discussion 6 years and 11 months ago
Looking for someone to replicate carved (intaglio) frosted glass panes - Recs?
I’m looking to replace two cracked pocket door panes. They are not typical etched glass–they have geometric and floral patterns cut into the surface–these cut…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
need contractor recos - basement reno+underpinning
not having a lot of luck finding contractors who’ve done this with great experience. looking to get an additional 3ft of height, remove 4 columns,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for someone to replace my windows
We have a brownstone in jersey city and are looking to replace all the windows both front and back. I’m looking for a contractor that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New window style popping up. Name?
Hope everyone in community is healthy. I‘ve been seeing this new window style where there’s a thin metal frame around the perimeter of the window…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
DIY glue down cork tiles in the kitchen?
How easy is it to do a DIY install of cork floor tiles in a kitchen? We are looking at using a 12“ x 12“…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Install new windows before or after new brownstone facade?
Hi neighbors, We are upgrading the brownstone on the front of our house. New windows need to be installed. I’m torn between installing windows during…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Solar panels on a pitched roof
Has anyone done solar panels on a pitched roof freestanding house? Looking for recommendations and/or good/bad experiences doing this. Thanks!
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tsarina
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Need someone to repave my driveway in front of the building. gotta curb on one s
ide and iron fence on the other. Any recommendations?
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noodle3
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
FCO and Closing Date
Hi friends! I am in contract on a new construction in Brooklyn and awaiting a closing date (first time buyer). The building does have it’s…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stair runner
Recently had installed a wool stair runner by Richie’s Bay Ridge Carpet. Came out to ~$3,000 for two flights of stairs and a connecting hallway.…
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