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Seblicious
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Cast Iron Tub - Specialist to Reattach Feet?
We recently reglazed an old cast iron tub – it looks great, but the feet of the tub do not stay seated within the channels…
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manwithaplan
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen reno cost?
I’m in the process of buying a 1-family frame house in Windsor Terrace. We’re not looking for luxury, but the kitchen is obsolete and in…
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kbbk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen and bath remodel
Looking for reccos on folks who do kitchen and bath remodeling. Need someone with some design experience as well as actually doing the reno.
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dz9001
in Zoning 12 years and 10 months ago
Front porch with roof for my house
Hi, I am looking to add a front porch approx. 4’x10′ outside of my front entrance. Is it legal to add a roof to the…
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argylerd
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
IN WALL AIR CONDITION INSTALLATION
Can anyone recommend someone to install new AC in wall of wood fame house to replace a slightly smaller unit. Will need slight enlargement of…
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lake
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor for rebuilding wood deck
We are aware that DOB requires an iron deck and that existing wood decks are not grandfathered but we think we still want to proceed…
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orrsuz
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
FS: Double vanity top inc sinks & fittings
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50019c6e854e0-.jpg We decided on a different vanity top and sinks than the ones which came with the base [faucet is satin nickel finish]. $300 or…
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ALS
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
HVAC Unit Insurance
Hello, Does anyone know an insurance company that might cover the HVAC Fan Coil Units in our apartment? We have five units in total in…
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whynot
in Security 12 years and 10 months ago
window security screens
I live on the first floor of a coop and they want to get rid of the iron bars outside my windows. I am interested…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Need recommendations for mason (redoing backyard)
Would greatly appreciate some recommendations from the Brownstoner community for a skilled mason to install patio and stone wall in our Brooklyn backyard. We already…
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cak14
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Evacuated from apartment
We live in Carroll Gardens on the 4th floor of a nice rental building. We love our apartment. A few months ago we noticed that…
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slightREobsession
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Drinking water has started to taste funny
Recently our water has started to taste funny intermittently. I haven’t yet isolated the problem yet, but the fact that our tenants are tasting it…
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stephanie
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Great landscapers!
Hi. Just wanted to let you know about a young couple doing great landscaping work in Queens, Manhattan and now Brooklyn. Take a look at…
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stephanie
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Great landscapers!
Hi. Just wanted to let you know about a young couple doing great landscaping work in Queens, Manhattan and now Brooklyn. Take a look at…
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cak14
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Evacuated from apartment
We live in Carroll Gardens on the 4th floor of a nice rental building. We love our apartment. A few months ago we noticed that…
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lake
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor for rebuilding wood deck
We are aware that DOB requires an iron deck and that existing wood decks are not grandfathered but we think we still want to proceed…
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stickerhappy
in Lighting 12 years and 10 months ago
Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…
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bigmissfrenchie
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Air conditioner installation
Just purchased a new 12,000 BTU window A/C unit which I thought I could install on my own since I’d done the last one, but…
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sd
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
3" by 10" beams in good condition available.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5027c94894f06-.jpg We are taking out 6 beams or joists size 3″ x 10″ (nominal) x 16.5 feet (actual length). Oriental Lumber in Brooklyn sells them…
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ernieg123
in Tile 12 years and 10 months ago
How to sell / get rid of extra Daltile Suede Grey tiles 2x2 D182 22MS1P ?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502563b92688e-.jpg We have a bit more than 1.5 boxes of brand new suede grey Daltiles tiles. Ech individual tile is 2″ x 2″, but they come…
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