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annep
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a metal worker to repair a damaged summer cover
Getting ready to retrofit a salvaged marble mantel / summer cover and would love recommendations for someone who could repair a small damaged area of…
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randolph
in Exteriors 3 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a carpenter
I have a roof deck with a slight pitch, I’m looking for someone to build a platform to correct for the slope so I can…
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marinecorps32
in Renovation 3 years and 2 months ago
For sale: 1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair - First Lay-Z-Boy
1870’s Original Platform Rocker Chair – First Lay-Z-Boy
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
determining live load for roof
I have a daughter in Greenpoint who lives in a renovated house with I think four units. When the building was renovated it was made…
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markwalker
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Mirrors
Where can I find a good, distortion free large glass mirror for a dressing room ? It will be part of a built-in closet.
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aravalittle
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Looking for Occasional Pet Care in Red Hook
We were hoping to find a local and responsible kid/teenager who likes animals to occasionally pop in to feed our cats while we’re away. We…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Black Patina on Steel
Hi all, I’m looking for recommendations to achieve this look. [Unnamed (3)](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:a8SF:unnamed3.png.jpg) https://surfinchemical.com/collections/all/products/ez-black-70 That’s the product I’ve tried and didn’t work. Followed the steps thoroughly…
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smoochas
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Radiators- remove and donate
Hello all, I’ve looked at past posts but can’t seem to find anything. Is there anyone who will come and remove old radiators and take…
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tsarina
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
A.C. Cleaning
Can anyone recommend someone to take a.c. units outside and clean them?
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evan
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Solid slab quartz backsplash
Hi all! Finally nearing the end of our endless reno 🙂 and planning for our kitchen backsplash install. We’re interested in installing a solid slab…
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deva
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Sprinkler Compliance
My 2 family house has a sprinkler system and apparently there is something I need to do on a monthly basis required by law. The…
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lenaymarfoodblog
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone garden cleanup recommendation?
We need someone to clean up a brownstone garden attached to a rental unit that has been neglected for a few years — major pruning…
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josh
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Property Management for 10 Unit Condo
Hi, I wanted to see if anyone can recommend a Property Management company for a 10 Unit newly built Condo in Bed-Stuy. I know there…
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ruth2121
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Selling Beautiful Furniture
I am in the process of selling my rarely-used furniture for half its retail value. Open to negotiating (if the price is right). If you…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
FREE NEW MEDECO DOUBLE CYLINDER DEADBOLT LOCK
FREE Medeco Double Cylinder Lock. with two keys. see photo. i will not install this lock. these are no longer legal to install in NYC…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Free, Period Old Style 3 Family Mail Box/Speaking Tube Intercom Panel
this circa 1910 3 family mail box/ speaking tube system is being given away for FREE! three mailboxes. wood is faux painted to look like…
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communicateboundary
in General Discussion 3 years and 2 months ago
Tar on Brownstone
Our roofer sadly got some tar drops on your top step of our brownstone. Is there anything to get it off?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
tools stolen from work site
Several Dewalt tools have disappeared from the house we have renovating, presumably taken by one of the GC’s workers or one of the subs. Value…
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