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brooklyn72

in Architecture 13 years ago

How to approach our renovation project

We just bought a 4 story brownstown. It is need a full gut job including the following: 1\. Changing the electrical to get rid of…

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Updated 13 years ago

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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Suzanne

in Electricians 13 years ago

electrician inspection of new place--what to look for

I want to hire an electrician to inspect a recently bought 2 BR apartment.  It’s had some electrical problems and I want to get an…

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deancollins

in For Sale 13 years ago

Claw foot bath worth anything?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501c1ac5ae3e2-.jpg We just closed on an apartment and before we demo i’m wondering is this claw foot bath is worth anything to anyone here on the list.…

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Updated 13 years ago

deancollins

in For Sale 13 years ago

Mantle worth anything?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501c17c472936-.jpg We just closed on an apartment and before we demo i’m wondering is this mantle/mirror/firescreen and firedogs worth anything to anyone here on the…

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Updated 13 years ago

Nadya5

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

Does anyone have experience using Hotshot?

Hey ive been having really bad plumbing problems- back ups and flooding in the basement etc. i have had the drains snaked a few times…

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Updated 13 years ago

UWS

in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago

Need to organize phone wiring

Hi – We need someone who can organize our jumble of phone wires.  The main phone wire comes into a closet and then (sort of)…

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Updated 13 years ago

sdraganbrooklyn

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Looking for talented carpenter to restore and install front doors

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501f5eb1ac800-.jpg Hi! We have been trying to find the right pair of front doors for our brownstone for a long, long…. long time. A couple…

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ebsjb

in Insurance 13 years ago

Chubb agent

Can anyone please recommend a Chubb home insurance agent.

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Updated 13 years ago

ebsjb

in Insurance 13 years ago

Chubb agent

Can anyone please recommend a Chubb home insurance agent.

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artsgrrrrl

in Quality of Life 13 years ago

Considering a move

Hello, I would love to get some advice from all you seasoned Brooklynites.  I am recently divorced and in a major life transition.  I have…

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Updated 13 years ago

candie

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago

I pay my rent but LL pushes me out

I am a tenant, renting an apartment in a two-family private house for several months without a formal lease. Paying my rent on time. However,…

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Updated 13 years ago

guest4

in Furniture 13 years ago

Free outdoor table + chairs + sun umbrella

Free! Pickup asap from UWS. 917\. 806\. 0750\. Approx 6 feet by 40 inches with extension.

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realestate

in Cellar 13 years ago

Unfinished Cellar floor solutions?

We have a pretty dry unfinished cellar with decent ceiling height and would like to cover the floor with something to make it less dusty…

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sd

in Doors 13 years ago

new door source?

I am looking for a set of plain flush double doors for a pantry. 18 inches wide for each door, prehung. It sounds very simple…

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morganpony68

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Under Stoop Horror...

Well not that bad but still any help appreciated…. My understoop entry has a huge, thick door to the exterior and one door to the…

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Updated 13 years ago

a_bit_of_brooklyn

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

How to mow a 150 sq ft lawn???

The guy who installed the sod says we need to use a mower with a bag, but even the small mowers are huge and heavy! …

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tjer

in Construction 13 years ago

using cockloft space

I have 7ft ceiling height on my top floor. Thinking of using the cockloft’s space to add some more height. Any integrity issues? Also anyone…

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Updated 13 years ago

ea3421

in Cellar 13 years ago

Digging out cellar and backyard

I have a below grade cellar with 7′ ceilings. I would like to dig out the cellar so that the ceilings are 8′, and also…

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Updated 13 years ago

ferney1c

in Building Code 13 years ago

Inspector visit re Certificate of Non Harassment

I filed for a Certificate of Non Harassment in July 2012.  I’ve heard a city inspector visits your building to see if it is empty…

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Updated 13 years ago

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