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cyrusrugs
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 2 months ago
how to maintain expensive rugs?
Can you provide me some tips for routine care for longevity of our expensive rugs?
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago
Hiring a Broker to Sell a Multi-Family?
I need to hire a broker to sell a multi-family building for an estate. Firstly, in terms of marketing, what is it reasonable to expect…
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teepeeteee
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 11 months ago
Boiler & Hot Water Heater Replacement
I am planning on replacing both our boiler and hot water heater this summer and am looking for some recomendations / resources for some high…
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smorales
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
buying a brownstone
We just moved to NY (from Ca.) and are new to the brownstone market. What sort of things should we know and look out for??
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 11 months ago
SEARCHING FOR PAVERS
Im looking for some pavers to make a small area in garden, approximately 50 square feet. Anybody have any pavers or stones they want to…
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saar
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?
We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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wrengles
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 11 months ago
Need recommendation for renovation of house in Ditmas Park
108 year old Victorian in landmarked area. Need to repair some of the the wood clapboard, repair soffits, and re-paint the entire house. Also have…
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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Electrician License
I am looking for information on Thour Wiring. They provide electricians. I am having trouble locating their license. The electricians name is Craig. They have…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Licensed Electrician
How do I check the credentials of an electrician? I want to make sure the guy is legit with no bad history. How do I…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Need Exterior Painter Recommendation
Hi Brownstoner Community I have wood steps that need to be sanded and repainted. Does anyone have any recommendations for me as to painters to…
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nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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kls
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Attic Fan Installation
We have a finished attic level that is used as an office, but it gets hot. We have 2 small windows, but was thinking of…
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olive
in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago
Backyard basketball enclosure?
A neighbor is turning his entire brownstone backyard into a basketball court. Twenty-foot poles are going up to support overhead netting. Is this legal? (We’re…
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nyc0411
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 11 months ago
What is this architectural iron element called? (Found aound door entrances) (Where would I find it for purchase?)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f921b2ac58f7-.jpg In addition to the photo attached, I have five photos for view – see the links below. Does anyone know the name of this…
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