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macaroon1

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

Custom Furniture using Reclaimed Wood

Hi folks, Been searching forum / director here for a local woodworking who would be willing to work with us on some small custom furniture…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

tribalkarma

in Boiler Repair 12 years and 7 months ago

I'm looking for a good referenced person to repair or replace a gas fired furnace that is steam heat.

It is for my nephew who had his family home in Brooklyn (his great grandfather build) devastated by Sandy. He has no electric, heat, internet,…

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mumbles21

in Glass 12 years and 7 months ago

Glass shower doors?

Does anyone have any recommendations on some good places for reasonably priced frameless glass shower doors?

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago

boiler inspection an maintenance?

First-time brownstone owner, here: Do I need to schedule a boiler inspection or some kind of maintenance on an annual basis before turning it on…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

argylerd

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER

Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

bklynist

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

Ceramic subway tile on mesh sheets?

Our contractor has informed us that installing 3×6 porcelain/ceramic subway tile in our bathrooms one tile at a time will greatly increase the time of…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

eman134

in Glass 12 years and 7 months ago

I want to remind everyone considering boiler replacement that they should take advantage of the national grid rebate program if you qualify

http://www2.nationalgridus.com/energy/eeservice/index_ny_kedny.jsp

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

karenanne9

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

Combined structural and mechanical (HVAC) engineer?

I’m looking for a firm/individual who can provide both structural and mechanical (HVAC) services.  I need stamped plans as well as inspections.  Any leads would…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

rassnd2

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Roof fence/guardrail question

Hi Everyone, I live in a 6 unit, walkup “brownstone” building.  We used to have a white picket fence on our roof set a few…

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macaroon1

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

Custom Furniture using Reclaimed Wood

Hi folks, Been searching forum / director here for a local woodworking who would be willing to work with us on some small custom furniture…

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crownrenovation

in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago

Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?

We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

dylanfan

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

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dylanfan

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

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streaker

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

VHR

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

Con Ed

Did anyone else get a totally out of whack estimated bill from Con Ed this month? The bill said no one could read the meter…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

argylerd

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 7 months ago

RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER

Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…

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morganpony68

in Electricians 12 years and 7 months ago

Generators

Anyone know if you are you allowed to have a generator in your brownstone in NYC?   I really don’t want a gas (“petrol”) powered…

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peterinbrooklyn

in Cellar 12 years and 7 months ago

Melting snow causing water leak from electrical box in cellar

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be2dcdcc62-.jpg This is kind of hard to describe. Anyhow, I have water dripping from the gray electrial panel (box) in the cellar at the front of…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

scarter

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago

good short sale realtors

Does anyone know of any realtors that are good/experienced at selling short sales?

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

argylerd

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

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