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lisamaza
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
How to turn on heat to radiator?
My bedroom is freezing! It rarely hisses like the radiators in my other room. I’m wondering if i have to turn if “on” or “open”…
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keith
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Moisture cure urethane problem
I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results. Our retailer said the…
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keith
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Moisture cure urethane problem
I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results. Our retailer said the…
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maagrant
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home. the door is heavy and…
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annep
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Any suggestions of people/company to insulate a bay window?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b2c968a10ea-.jpg After last winter it was painfully obvious that the contractor for the building I bought a condo in did not adequately (if at all)…
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cate
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for a gardener
Can anyone recommend a gardener for occasional general maintenance, weeding, clearing of debris, pruning, and planting a few times a year? And can you tell…
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blaqhole
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?
Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…
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blaqhole
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?
Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…
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overhear
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
Fully Restored Antique Window in Frame for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b28736ed8f0-.jpg I have a beautiful window with 4 panes of wavy glass from our 1880’s house. It is fully restored with new chains and weights. Works…
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overhear
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
Fully Restored Antique Window in Frame for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b28736ed8f0-.jpg I have a beautiful window with 4 panes of wavy glass from our 1880’s house. It is fully restored with new chains and weights. Works…
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lisamaza
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
How to turn on heat to radiator?
My bedroom is freezing! It rarely hisses like the radiators in my other room. I’m wondering if i have to turn if “on” or “open”…
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bedstuytownhouse
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
FOR SALE - NIC - Waterworks towel bar in MATTE NICKEL
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b25725e45ea-.jpg Selling a brand new in box Waterworks Easton single towel bar in matte nickel. Retail is $337 and I’m selling for $150, non-negotiable. Pick-up…
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brklynreno
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 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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chelseagirl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
DO I NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?.
a wall switch in our hallway is broken. this seems like a simple thing to replace, but the handymen whom i’ve spoken to don’t seem…
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nancy sullivqn
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Polished Cement Floor, recomendations?
I’m investigating pouring a cement slab in my basement and would like to have it finished with a polished surface. I don’t plan to install…
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yoomit
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
need heating specialist reco
can anyone recommend a heating specialist in brooklyn. i’ve seen the ones in the directory on this site…i’m sure they’re great, but their pricing is…
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minasimon
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Crown Boilers -- Any good?
My plumber is recommending a Crown gas boiler to replace our defunct one. He says there’s a huge backlog for Burnham and Weil. Anyone like…
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guikazoid
in Pest Control 14 years and 3 months ago
Termite / Pest Control for Frame House In Gowanus
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e2736d524e22-.jpg We would like to get some type of pest control system (mainly prevent termites) at our new (potential) house. What company does the community suggest?…
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