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jeanmarine2
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
How do you know whether to give up on your contractor
I’m not happy with our contractor but not sure whether to give up on him or work it through. This is a kitchen/deck+stairs+patio/window-door conversion job…
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CRussen
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
For Sale: Porcelain subway tile
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c761ada7e43-.jpg 80 square feet of Merola Glossy White Metro Mosaic Subway Tile. This tile is 12″ mesh-mounted 2″x1″ mosaic porcelain tiles–smaller than regular subway tile,…
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CRussen
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
For Sale: Porcelain subway tile
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c761ada7e43-.jpg 80 square feet of Merola Glossy White Metro Mosaic Subway Tile. This tile is 12″ mesh-mounted 2″x1″ mosaic porcelain tiles–smaller than regular subway tile,…
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CRussen
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
ELFA shelf system: $200
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c748c3ee212-.jpg For Sale: Elfa shelf components to make up the configuration in the picture. The shelves are melamine in the “driftwood” color; the rails and…
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CRussen
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
ELFA shelf system: $200
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c748c3ee212-.jpg For Sale: Elfa shelf components to make up the configuration in the picture. The shelves are melamine in the “driftwood” color; the rails and…
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InwoodHill
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
Looking for a Custom Door manufacturer
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50188d854a106-.jpg I’m replacing an old exterior door that probably dates from the 1930s. The width is unusual at 28″ wide instead of the more typical…
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brooklyn scout
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Fences make good neighbors
I have a terrace that borders another building’s terrace on the 5th floor of a townhouse. There is a half wall that separates our terraces.…
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Brooklynite
in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone need a good paint stripper?
We hired a guy in Bed Stuy who is very experienced and very reasonably priced. I’d like to pass on his info to anyone who…
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briank
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
carpeting rule enforcement beyond condo by-laws
The provision that all floors above the 1st should have at least 80% of the area carpeted is a rule that is recorded on many…
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pdiddy
in Roofers 12 years and 10 months ago
Can anybody recommend a reliable construction contract lawyer?
Looking for a construction contract lawyer to review the contractor before we hire a contractor for renovation in Brooklyn. This lawyer also needs to be…
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rosyglow19
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
Ballpark cost of moving small kitchen in floor-through apartment?
Hey gang, We’re considering buying a floor-through apartment in a brownstone. It’s cheaper than most because of its layout: the kitchen is in the rear…
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CGDad
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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kgriffin
in Foundation 12 years and 10 months ago
Underpinning: Buying An old Brooklyn Two Family. Need to know if underpinning done correctly
Like most other houses in Brooklyn, this house is >100 years old. It was recently renovated – decent job – not a stellar one. But…
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brooklyn scout
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Fences make good neighbors
I have a terrace that borders another building’s terrace on the 5th floor of a townhouse. There is a half wall that separates our terraces.…
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hamster
in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago
Contractor no show for 2 weeks
What do you do if your contractor does not show up for 2 week? Also not returning any calls.
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bluehelen
in Locksmith and Security 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for a terrific ironworker
Just wanted to post a recommendation for a really great ironworker who my husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with. We hired…
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bluehelen
in Locksmith and Security 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for a terrific ironworker
Just wanted to post a recommendation for a really great ironworker who my husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with. We hired…
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basementbound
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 9 months ago
chimney repair/repointing
Looking for a company that rebuilds/repoints chimneys for turn of the century townhouse. Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
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