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flyingfish
in Glass 12 years and 8 months ago
Need Stained Glass window repair in Brooklyn
We have a house in Bed Stuy that has two stained glass panels above the front windows. One of the panels is missing a piece…
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mattpostal
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
What can be done about illegal parking by food vendors (blocking fire hydrants) at Grand Army Plaza on weekends?
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MAC
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 8 months ago
Shelter? or Hotel?
Does anyone know what is going with the new building on Clifton and Bedford Avenues? I saw them moving in some mattresses earlier today?
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hancockone
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
nodern tub strainer body does not fit old tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50622b8d2eb45-.jpg I am replacing the tub strainer body on my 1925 American Standard tub. Have found the new strainer bodies have a threaded inset of…
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mattpostal
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
What can be done about illegal parking by food vendors (blocking fire hydrants) at Grand Army Plaza on weekends?
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timber
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
Cork floor tiles
Anyone know where I might purchase cork floor tiles in or near downtoen Brooklyn? I used them in my kitchen about 10 years ago and…
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ute123
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
asbestos in old vinyl flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…
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ute123
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
asbestos in old vinyl flooring
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5061e7a1b797b-.jpg Hello — I am about to sign a lease on an apartment that has old vinyl flooring. The flooring is not in great shape,…
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emilycgbk
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Restoration of Origingal Brownstone Front Doors and Stoop Metalwork, Repair of Facade
Has anyone used Vincent Battiloro of The Finest Brownstone Restoration for their front doors? Please let me know what you thought of his work. Or,…
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sprucenik
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
ISO experienced engineered wood flooring installer
We just installed some engineered wood floor (floating click and lock) in our tenant’s apartment. Unfortunately, the installer that we used did not have much…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 8 months ago
Seeking backyard lanscaping and design
We have a smallish brownstone backyard in Cobble Hill, and would love to hire someone to provide overall design consulting (not just landscaping). Not even totally…
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anonymous
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Sealing of exterior bricks
Hi All, We are in the process of having an exterior wall of our town house cleaned and repointed. The contractor is recommending that we…
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pepinohill
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Bluestone Sidewalk Repair: Does anyone have experience with Stones R Us or Biordi Construction?
Does anyone have experience with either of these contractors – Stones R Us or Biordi Construction – good or bad? About 18 homes on our…
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pepinohill
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
Bluestone Sidewalk Repair: Does anyone have experience with Stones R Us or Biordi Construction?
Does anyone have experience with either of these contractors – Stones R Us or Biordi Construction – good or bad? About 18 homes on our…
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bk_bstoner1
in Exterminator 12 years and 9 months ago
Exterminator recs?
Hi B’stoners, Does anyone have recs for a good exterminator in Brooklyn? I’ve used Orkin years ago but just wondering if there are companies that…
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brendafromflatbush
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Rented a dumpster lately?
Hi–we need a small dumpster for yard waste and concrete I’ve pried up…last time I rented one, it was a pretty sketchy experience…anybody have any…
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jz108
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Help! FLEAS...maybe
I beleive we have fleas….dog scratching, inexplainable red/ brown dirt around, bites on me…and last night while reading iphone in bed i saw one jump…
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11231
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
How Much Should One Extra Coat of Poly Cost When Refinishing a Floor?
We have learned that our contractor only intends to do two coats of water-based poly on our newly-stained floor. My understanding is that three coats…
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Kateruba
in Other 12 years and 9 months ago
lost black cat in Bed Stuy or if stray - want to adopt her?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50538a8955971-.jpg I’ve made friends with this cat on Hancock st near Malcolm X – her well-kept state, friendliness & approachability make me wonder if she…
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