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mystiky
in Construction 13 years ago
Should we use Copper or Aluminum flashing to waterproof our terrace?
We are planing to convert a roof into a terrace in our brick house. When the previous construction was done, the workers already installed steel beams, corregated steel…
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Stephstein
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Someone to Build Closet
I’m seeking someone to take out the closet we bought as part of our Home Depot cabinets and build a new closet with doors. I’d…
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gyaw123
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
Hello Good evening!
Im writing because I am curious about buying a condo in Brooklyn. I am in my mid 20s and this will be my first time…
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Stephstein
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Someone to Build Closet
I’m seeking someone to take out the closet we bought as part of our Home Depot cabinets and build a new closet with doors. I’d…
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reagan9000
in Heating 13 years and 1 month ago
Oil to gas conversion - indirect storage tank question
I am contemplating convertion my oil boiler to gas and as part of the job replace my hot water heater with an indirect storage hot…
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lauranyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Stair Contractor left gaping holes and 2x4s holding up the stairs
I’m pretty distraught over my first major home renovation since we bought our clapboard house a year ago. I hired a stair specialist to replace…
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Seblicious
in Other 13 years 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 13 years 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 We’re not looking for luxury, but the kitchen is obsolete and in…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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years and 1 month 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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 13 years 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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