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encarnacionroger

in Plumbing 6 years and 5 months ago

Help with a gurgling/bubbling shower drain

We own an apartment on the 8th floor of a 9-story building. We recently had rough-ins for a new curbless shower installed where our old…

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lopopolo647

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Need Litigation Attorney re Architect and Contractor

Our Architect and our Contractor completed the metal deck portion of our renovation in Park Slope using plans that were stamped all over ““NOT FOR…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

nednedx

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Treadmills weight impact

I am considering getting a treadmill that weighs between 350 – 450lbs. I plan to put this either on the 2nd or 3rd floor of…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

stickerhappy

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Baby bedroom directly over boiler room?

Our baby’s bedroom is directly over the boiler room- the gas boiler and hot water heaters are basically located 5’ down right under his crib…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

hkapstein

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Carpenter for Weight and Chain Windows

Does anyone know a carpenter or shop that knows how to make weight and chain windows? We’re thinking about setting up a shop to build…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

WRPListings

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

heating at night in two family house

I’m just wondering how others with tenants handle heating during different times of day. We have steam heat, and we had valves installed so we…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

HANDYMAN services

HANDYMAN Services available. 0 Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical…

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paulr

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

converting single family to two family/sprinklers needed?

SO, we are converting a single family 3 story brownstone with a cellar into a 2 family. We can make the changes to the cellar…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

zvrymptks

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Snow removal recommendation Upper Westside Manhattan? thanks!

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

BetterBins

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

National Grid Moratorium - Denied Gas

anybody else is affected by the National Grid Moratorium? They are denying me gas for more than a stove and don’t want to install a…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Concrete Steps Repair

Can I DIY the steps repair or just hire a professional repairman? What will be the cost of repair? Thanks

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

hkapstein

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Looking for plasterers

Hello, I’m seeking recs for a plasterer who can do a nice plumb 3-coat plaster job on up to couple thousand square feet. I think…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Custom Fireplace Screen

Does anyone have any local recommendations for an ironworker who can build a custom fireplace screen? Ours is an odd shape/size and all ‘off the…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

decoart

in Renovation 6 years and 5 months ago

Construction supplies boom service reserved parking

I’m getting $2500 worth of building supplies boomed up through the 3rd floor window in Brooklyn. Delivery truck was supposed to come between 8am-930am because…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

peaceout

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

ISO: Upholsterer

Fellow Brownstoners, desperately seeking a highly recommended upholsterer for our beloved sofa in need of a facelift. Been looking everywhere – TY!

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

ken.ruck

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Whole house humidifier install

Looking for recs of installers of whole house humidifier systems. New building with zoned high efficiency HVAC. Looking to put a humidifier system on the…

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

ewfan

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Worst Buy

Anyone looking to buy electronic appliances, benefit from my mistake. I bought a TCL Roku TV from Best Buy a little over a year ago.…

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deebeeeye

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

slate fireplace mantel

the summer front in my tenants unit has been wedged into the fireplace and I have to get in to the firebox of an unused…

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solehappy

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

post remodel deep clean?

really the focus is on eliminating residual drywall dust

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Updated 6 years and 5 months ago

JohnHancock

in General Discussion 6 years and 6 months ago

Free shutters and spindles

4 shutters and about 25 spindles available [20191018_100257](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z85D:20191018_100257.jpg.jpg) [20191018_100041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3HJQ:20191018_100041.jpg.jpg)

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