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Looking for high quality detailer/handyman

In search of someone to help put in new (and some cases clean-up some poorly done) detail work (e.g. stair edge where it meets dry…

Need an estimate for the renovations of the wood brick molding framing the windows of our landmarked townhouse- any suggestions of a contractor?

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Mortgage Broker Recommendations?

Hi there,  We’re looking to buy our first home and are looking for recommendations for good mortgage brokers.   Since it’s our first time, we’d…

window pricing/recs wanted

hey all, I just got an estimate for Marvin Integrity replacement windows at about $1200 per window, installed. Does this seem crazily high? And are…

Free Clay-Loam Fill

Double-bagged in the front yard for anyone who can pick it up. Perfect for fill; not great for a garden. Call: nine one seven -…

Residential Day Care opening

Hi,   There is a residential day care opening in our street in the coming weeks and I wondered if anyone has experience with this…

Hydronic Towel Warmer

We want to install an hydronic towel warmer in our bathroom but our contractor says that it is not legal to install them connected to…

Removing a giant tree?

My neighbor has a 10-story tree in his backyard that was pretty scary to watch during Sandy. Judging from the giant old trees that fell…

carpet installer

Can anyone recommend someone who does carpet installation? I have about 12′ of hallway runner that needs to be replace. I have enough leftover carpet,…

Lawyer recommendation: New construction next door

Hello there, I am looking for a recommendation for a lawyer to represent a small, self-managing Brooklyn condo in our dealings with a new construction…

Should a kitchen porcelain floor and/or granite countertop be sealed when installed?

Sent off same ques a moment ago but did include all categories: Installing a new granite “millenium cream” countertop slab and am wondering if that…

Estimate In Line?

Scope: Install 1 outside light, 2 recept., + 1 inside recep. and 2 inside switches for light & recep. On back wall of house, wired…

My Landlord is taking me to Housing Court. Help!

My landlord is taking me to housing court on the basis I haven’t paid rent, which is not true and I have bank statements and…

Recommend your handyman or Home Entertainment contractor for mounting a TV on brick fireplace

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51745fe79a704-.jpg We bought a house with a newly-built working fire place. We’d like to hang our LCD TV on the upper top portion of fireplace…

Condo Board of Managers not enforning the laws on construction

I live in a condo in Brooklyn, 3 other units have done constructions with out board approval(proposal/vote). The board new about it, just did not…

Door question - fiberglass, wood etx

roofing warranty

we had coyne and mack build our extension 3 years ago. Not even. It was not a ood experience , the roof had to be…

Wanted: New Flat Panel Half-Lite Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a23a1405941-.jpg I’d like to buy a door similar to the one in the photo (but with clear safety glass) either online or locally. It’s for…

Upstate Antique / Flea Market for Memorial Day Weekend?

Does anyone have some good recommendations for antiques and/or flea markets for this upcoming weekend? Thinking about hoping in the car and exploring the Hudson…

We have a very old marble mantel from a Brooklyn brownstone and are interested in selling it. It is in wonderful shape and we simply don't want to transport it to Florida.

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