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lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 4 months ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

windsor

in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

ditmasmom

in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago

Looking to sell old cast iron tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515082a6c646e-.jpg It turns out the original tub of the house we just purchased is not going to work in how we are renovating the bathroom.…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

jeanmarine2

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago

Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?

Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

Sweet-Action

in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago

General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck

I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…

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Lobo

in Electricians 12 years and 4 months ago

Electrician for Consulting (active or retired)

Does anyone know any good electricians that do consulting work either on the side or maybe even a retired electrician that provides some advisory services?…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 4 months ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

0

customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 4 months ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 4 months ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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jfox18

in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago

Exposing wood beams / sprinkler requirements

Does anybody know whether you are required to sprinkler a single-family home if you choose to expose the structural wood beams?  Sub-question — we are…

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windsor

in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

0

rrmwzsxyjntpaloh

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago

disconnect gas dryer

I need someone to disconnect a gas dryer asap.  Suggestions for someone reasonable and quick would be appreciated.

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

Gobbaloon

in Pest Control 12 years and 5 months ago

oh Rats!

Does anyone have a great exterminator for a rat problem? We’ve had rats in the ceiling of our basement rec room. Our exterminator seems good…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

mousta

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 4 months ago

Need a new staircase for my cellar

Anyone have a good staircase person that can replace a very basic wooden staircase down to the cellar. It’s 10 steps. I do want a…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

funkygh

in Brownstoner 12 years and 4 months ago

burnham oil boiler for sale

I have a burnham V8 series boiler with a beckett burner and a john wood hot water storage tank that I’m taking out of my…

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henrybee

in Landlord 12 years and 4 months ago

tenant breaking lease

a tenant of 3 years standing with whom I have had an excellent relationship is breaking the lease. He is refusing to sign a termination…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

brownman

in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago

Wood Siding Demo

I have a fully detached wood frame 3 story home that I would like to have the clapboard and shingle siding stripped off. does anyone…

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brownman

in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago

Wood Siding Demo

I have a fully detached wood frame 3 story home that I would like to have the clapboard and shingle siding stripped off. does anyone…

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Lobo

in Electricians 12 years and 4 months ago

Electrician for Consulting (active or retired)

Does anyone know any good electricians that do consulting work either on the side or maybe even a retired electrician that provides some advisory services?…

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MrHancock

in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago

341 Hancock st Open house 3/24

Anyone go to the open house at 341 Hancock st? What was the turn out / your impressions of the house?

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

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