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Lincoln
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Roofing insulation
My husband and I are currently comparing quotes for a new flat roof (rip off) on our Brooklyn brownstone. We have a quote from Major…
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theoperadiva
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Brand new in box 48 inch DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack: $350 OBO.
Selling this brand new in box 48 inch full DCS Backguard with utensil rail and rack. It’s really beautiful but, long story short, it didn’t…
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helenwaite
in For Sale 12 years and 5 months ago
1918 Tiger Oak Veneer Round Dining Table + 4 Chairs
Mission/ Craftsman Style $600 obo Tiger Oak veneer Dining Table and 4 Chairs Marked 1918 The chairs are beautiful and comfy. Solid wood. The wood…
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saras
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Reclaimed Wood Flooring - Where to buy?
HI I am an interior designer working on the design of a brownstone. For the parlor floor we want to install wide plank reclaimed wood…
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est
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Looking for someone to move a thermostat
Hi all, I’m looking for someone to move a thermostat down one floor. Unclear if that’s an heating person or electrician. Anyone have a recommendation?…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Is Hugo Redwood Still in Business?
Two years ago, Hugo Redwood of designbuildinteriors did some great work for us. Now we want to work with him again. We’ve tried to get…
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bluehelen
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Video Intercom Installation
Can anyone recommend a reputable installer for a video intercom system / electric door strike on the front of our brownstone? We spoke with one A/V…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Personal items stolen during a renovation
I discover some personal items were stolen during the renovation. How do I address this with my GC and subs. They subs I paid directly
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sahteleva
in Furniture 13 years and 11 months ago
Corner Computer Desks that Great For Almost Any Office
If you have been using an old table or a writing area that has not been specifically designed to be used as office space, it…
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gnanda
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Here's a recommendation for a contractor!
Hello, I just wanted to recommend a great contractor called Beer Construction. I had a disastrous summer of renovations (a full kitchen and bathroom gut)…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Plumber with experience installing at lochinvar knight boiler
Can someone recommend a plumber they have used to install lochinvar knight boiler. Please give me some info on what was installed, why you recommendation…
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mhpark
in Neighborhood News 12 years and 5 months ago
Kick off Green Week with Open House Nursery School!
Protect Your Identity. Help Your Community. SHRED IT! WHEN: Saturday, November 16, 10am-2pm WHERE: Open House Nursery School, 318 Warren Street (between Court and Smith)…
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guikazoid
in Heating 12 years and 5 months ago
How to properly bleed baseboard water heater
Our house is 3 floors and the baseboard heater on the 2nd and 3rd floor on the backside of the house are not heating up.…
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deanbh
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 6 months ago
hidden door bookcases
Anyone on the list used someone local here in Brooklyn to create a hidden door bookcase? I haven’t been able to find a carpenter in…
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Seblicious
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Sammy Fonseca - Handyman
I posted back in April for an updated phone number for Sammy Fonseca, who has done various small projects for me in and around Park…
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Seblicious
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Sammy Fonseca - Handyman
I posted back in April for an updated phone number for Sammy Fonseca, who has done various small projects for me in and around Park…
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mr_rhone
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
sheetrock, drywall recommendations near bed stuy.
having a surprisingly hard time tracking anyone down. it’s for a very small job.
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himmelblau
in Construction 12 years and 6 months ago
Small contractor needed with home improvement licence and tracking number
We wrapping up our renovation of a 3-story home in Crown Heights. At the end of the job , we made a few changes to…
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