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npea
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a master plumber to install a totally new hot water heater/radiator system in our modest Victorian?
Can anyone recommend a master plumber who can install a new hot water heater/radiator system? We recently bought a modest Victorian with a terrible (seemingly…
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tlocane
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 6 months ago
How To Clean/Refinish A Moldy table Top After Sandy
I had almost 5ft of water in my basement studio/office after Sandy. Almost everything was submerged in nasty salt water which corroded everything within an…
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brklynreno
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 7 months ago
Living Room (with TV) on the parlor floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b248cd6540c-.jpg We are working on a renovation of the parlor floor and we would like to make a practical and yet still beautiful parlor floor…
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michelleb718
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone reccomend a reliable and trustworthy mechanic in the Brooklyn area?
looking for a mechanic to check out my vehicle
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
what is the name of the product used to resurface brownstone
the exterior of brownstones. thanks
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oncewas
in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago
Advice on White paint color for trim
Hi – I am painting my parlor floor atrium white, which is a slightly pinkish white. I am looking for advice on what (semi-gloss) white…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago
Do I need to flush a steam heat boiler system? If so, how often?
Steam people, I need advice. I recall being told once that the boiler should be flushed every so often- like opening the valve to empty…
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
selling details and items from brownstone
does anyone know the best way to sell details like pocket doors and molding from a brownstone. Also the claw foot tubs. thanks
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evperry
in Other 12 years and 6 months ago
exterior sub contractor facade resurface
Hi’, I’m just starting a brownstone renovation and i am looking for a good sub contractor to handle the exterior resurface and paint off facade.…
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bbmarket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 6 months ago
Condo Combination - Which Comes First - the DOB Filing or the Type 2?
Any experts or folks who have been there before know the answer? Do I need to complete Type 2 combination agreement before getting dob plans…
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jppacheco
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 6 months ago
waxed concrete (beton cire) - contractor recommendations
I am looking to apply waxed concrete on my bathroom (sheetrock) walls. Any ideas of whom could do it? I appreciate your recommendations Thank you
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bbmarket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 6 months ago
Condo Combination - Which Comes First - the DOB Filing or the Type 2?
Any experts or folks who have been there before know the answer? Do I need to complete Type 2 combination agreement before getting dob plans…
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kwar228
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Who painted your brownstone facade
I know there is a strong anti brownstone painting contingent here, but I’m never ever going to pay 60,000$ to get our building re brownstoned.…
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borderline
in Pest Control 12 years and 7 months ago
Filling in Front Yard With Concrete to Prevent Rats
I want to fill my front yard (between the house and the sidewalk) with concrete. Presently, the 7’ by 7’ area is filled with loose…
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auntfun5
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
plumbers to change heating valves
I’m looking to find a knowledgable plumber with reasonable prices to change out 6 valves on the radiators in my apartment. The valves are all…
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auntfun5
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
plumbers to change heating valves
I’m looking to find a knowledgable plumber with reasonable prices to change out 6 valves on the radiators in my apartment. The valves are all…
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trvrt30
in Heating 12 years and 6 months ago
Healthy radiator paint?
I’m having trouble finding anyone who can speak intelligently on this topic, so I’d be very thankful if someone in this insightful and helpful community…
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doublen
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
Homeowners Insurance - Home in
My partner and I just closed on a landmark row house in Long Island City and prior to closing we secured a home owners policy.…
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psn
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Waterworks pedestal sink for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b6cd283fd43-.jpg 22″ wide Waterworks pedestal sink with Waterworks facuet and taps, standard height $300 Call 917-907-3030
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coopfornow
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 7 months ago
Lobby entrance woodwork
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50ace6e27a20c-.jpg we’re looking for a company that can restore badly damaged woodwork around a lobby entrance. Attached picture is a sample, though not from our…
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