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MrHancock
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years 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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7andfive
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
203K and construction projects- Meetup?
Quite a few people have contacted me about the 203K process. Seems to be a lot of us either about the start the process and…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Restoring old windows
Has anyone restored their old windows instead of replacing them? and who did you use? thanks!
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chrisemma
in Landlord 13 years ago
I am looking for an exterminator to do a chemical termite barrier. Any recommendation? Location in Carroll Gardens. Thanks
Termite barrier
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stayathomedad1
in Roofers 13 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone used Rest Assured Roofing? Are they any good? What's been your experience?
I need information about this roofer before I let themdo work.
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nancy sullivqn
in Heating and Cooling 13 years and 2 months ago
new concrete slab- how to give floor a smooth finished look?
Hello, I’m pouring a new concrete slab in my basement. It will be a finished basement (bedrooms) with radiant heat in the slab. I’m exploring…
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guest4
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Free - electric lawnmower!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f4c3e9744d-.jpg Bought 5 years ago for our yard, which is now paved. Must pick up ASAP (Manhattan). Black and Decker mulching groundhog.
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guest4
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Free - electric lawnmower!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f4c3e9744d-.jpg Bought 5 years ago for our yard, which is now paved. Must pick up ASAP (Manhattan). Black and Decker mulching groundhog.
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in2hotwater
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
What's the signs of a bad Combi boiler installation?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f27845245f-.jpg Well, it’s happening; we are ALREADY getting calls on bad combi boiler installations from parts of the city hit hardest by Sandy. New York…
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in2hotwater
in Boiler Repair 13 years ago
What's the signs of a bad Combi boiler installation?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514f27845245f-.jpg Well, it’s happening; we are ALREADY getting calls on bad combi boiler installations from parts of the city hit hardest by Sandy. New York…
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eekahil
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago
One apt, two brokers, 12% fee -what to do?
There’s an apartment that looks interesting but it is listed by 2 different brokers from 2 different firms. Same base rent but both brokers are…
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streaker
in General Contractors 13 years ago
Sandy damaged house - seeking recommendation for an honest and skillful general contractor
My family home in Manhattan Beach was devistated by Hurricane Sandy. Lower half of the house requires walls, floors, kitchen installation, etc. Looking for a…
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apartmenter1
in Counters 14 years and 2 months ago
Where to get Custom Marble Bathroom Sink Top
We want to get a marble or stone counter to replace a custom made tile counter that our bathroom sink is set into. The tile…
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Hardcharger
in Counters 14 years and 9 months ago
Granite Showroom
Is there a large granite selection anywhere in Brooklyn (or queens or si) similar to All Granite in New Jersey?
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jeanmarine2
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years 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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jackdavis100
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
18" bathroom vanity
Hi Everybody My bathroom project is stalled because the vanity we got has 22″ depth and it just wouldn’t go through the door. There is…
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acflorant
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
fireplaces
Can anyone recommend someone who strips and restores old fireplaces? I live in Brooklyn.
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dancingirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Filing with Landmarks for Window Work Permit
I am looking into either restoring or replacing my windows in the back of my building. Has anyone filed with Landmarks for a “minor work”…
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