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kayru

in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago

Looking for roofers

Has anyone used Schamberger contruction for roofing?

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doublenickelsonthedime

in For Sale 13 years and 11 months ago

Laminate Flooring For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f734a19740-.jpg Six 9.77 sq ft boxes of laminate flooring for sale.  Dream Home Nirvana Plus 10mm Ashford Select Red Oak.  Brand new, in unopened packaging. …

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ilovestoops

in Electricians 14 years and 1 month ago

My electrician recommendation

I found this electrician from others’ recommendations on brownstoner and want to add mine.  His name is Alan Riback, 718-284-0920 (wirelights.com).  He installed a cooktop…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

likemike

in Electricians 14 years ago

Should I ask electrician for insurance info? Same as contractor?

So I understand if you hire a contractor to do work in your property you are supposed to get his insurance info in case things…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

corneto

in Appliances 13 years and 11 months ago

I have a whirlpool gas range to get rid of

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7f55648d801-.jpg 2006 Whirlpool GW395LEPS02 Gas range, stainless steel finish. Cooktop with 14K / 9K / 5K / 5K BTU burners. The cooktop works perfectly but…

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Kateruba

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago

Glass floor deck? Those with steel decks - do you have light blockage issues?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7dc1b32681f-.jpg Hello everyone, I am in the beginning stages of planning to build a deck on the back of my house. My yard already faces…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

ejalbk

in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago

Sponsor/ Co-op Unit Owner Liability Insurance?

As a Sponsor in a small co-op where I still have a few units subject to rent stabilization and rent control, it has come to…

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ejalbk

in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago

Sponsor/ Co-op Unit Owner Liability Insurance?

As a Sponsor in a small co-op where I still have a few units subject to rent stabilization and rent control, it has come to…

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sobrooklyn

in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago

Renting out Home for Film/TV Use

Hello–Does anyone know about renting out your home for use in film and tv shows? I noticed that Corcoran has a listing for this.  I…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

mcll

in Landlord 13 years and 11 months ago

Lease for Garden Apartment

Hi    We are about to sign a lease with a prospective tenant. Everything looks good. He is single, a professional, has great references  and credit.…

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bububu

in Mortgage 14 years ago

mortgage modification

Anyone did or in process of mortgage modification? We like to know the details. It sounds too good to be true,,, Please give me feedback.…

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pdmlash

in Other 13 years and 11 months ago

Exterior painting and woodwork on Tudor

I need to change rotten wood and paint the exterior of our tudor home. Any recommends for contractors? Any recommendations greatly appreciated!

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t281

in Landscaping 13 years and 11 months ago

Back yard work gravel and astro turf

We have a plan of what we want done we just need someone knowledgable who can basically level our back yard  and install a framed…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

afrochic

in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago

Recommendations for contractors who specialize in roof decks

Hello all!  My 10-unit co-op in the landmarked section of Fort Greene is hoping to build a roof deck on top of our building in…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

brooklynmaterials

in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago

Wood reclaimed from old bowling alley lanes - for counter, table, desk, bar, etc.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f673bc3e7a30-.jpg We have a few pieces left so posting one last time… Salvaged sections of old bowling lane floor from a closed down bowling alley…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

berniceshola

in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago

removing a wall on parlor floor?

I’d love to hear from anyone who has had experience removing a load-bearing wall between a rear parlor and side room. Experiences? Recommendations? Costs? Any…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

megannyc

in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago

Architect and General Contractor?

For a small renovation of an apartment (built-in cabinetry, some new lighting, new runtal heaters, new doors and baseboards, new closet work, total scope around…

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kidbklyn

in Furnace Repair 13 years and 11 months ago

Chair repair

Where can I get a good quality desk chair recained?

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

Kateruba

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago

Glass floor deck? Those with steel decks - do you have light blockage issues?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f7dc1b32681f-.jpg Hello everyone, I am in the beginning stages of planning to build a deck on the back of my house. My yard already faces…

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kls

in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago

Termites and neighbors

I just found termites in our garden apt kitchen, which is an extension.  Last fall my neighbor told me they were tearing down their wood…

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