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slimc

in Building Code 14 years and 1 month ago

Architects/Expeditors: Rear cellar hatch - can I close it up?

In nearly every brownstone cellar I have seen, there are two openings to the exterior: the large coal hatch in the front of the cellar…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Lanzz

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Carpenter to make wooden planter boxes

I am looking for a carpenter to make wooden planter boxes for my terrace.  Nothing fancy, just decent looking wooden planter boxes to replace the…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

travisruse

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

Looking for a chair refinisher

I just picked up a dining table and 6 chairs and the chairs are in need of stripping and refinishing.  The brand is Rway and…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

BRmam

in Landscaping 14 years and 7 months ago

cost of patio stone

I’ve been trying to figure out how much it would cost to buy stone (slate or bluestone) tiles for a patio but I can’t seem…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

annep

in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 2 months ago

Looking for recommendations for help with backyard garden design/landscaping

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1f81074cfbe-.png I’ve finally decided to turn the dirtpile in my backyard into a proper backyard/garden & need help 🙂  I own half the backyard of…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Mads54

in Garden 14 years and 2 months ago

Backyard-Still on a Budget

Looking for someone to revamp our backyard.  It is a small rowhouse space currently hosuing a bit of grass, a large deck and side foliage.…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

mcat

in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago

How can I go about buying a roof to install a prefab

I am interested in buying roof rights (is that even what it’s called?) so that I can install a prefab unit. It seems like its…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

greenivy

in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago

Do good fences make good neighbors?

I have a typically sized Brooklyn townhouse back yard (maybe about 16’x16’?). My neighbor’s fence (which pre-dates both myself and my neighbors) is white plastic.…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

parkslopemom

in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago

Kitchen faucet

Does anyone have experience with Premiere brand kitchen fauctes?  Quality?  Recommend?

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

monroe718

in Antiques 14 years and 1 month ago

8 funky Belgian army chairs for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4bdaab54d07-.jpg 8 metal chairs with removable slatted wooden seats.  I can send you more photos.   In Brooklyn Heights and available now. $1000

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CHM

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Simple but custom molding profile

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4ace4612b8d-.jpg Anyone have suggestions on how to make the attached molding profile with a router – I’m assuming it would take two different bits .…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Lanzz

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Carpenter to make wooden planter boxes

I am looking for a carpenter to make wooden planter boxes for my terrace.  Nothing fancy, just decent looking wooden planter boxes to replace the…

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ppwest

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

furniture maker/wood worker

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4bac599036c-.jpg I have a design for a bench/stool for my apartment that I need to be excuted in wood.  One part can be turned on…

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nyflicka

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

Ikea Furniture Assembly service

Hi There, We are likely going to hire one of the following companies to help us assemble a couple of Ikea PAX wardrobes. Does anyone…

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monroe718

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago

contractor to help clear violations

I need someone to  clear a number of violations (plastering and painting, radiator cover, replace a kitchen cabinet, tile work, hang a door, replace a…

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murphybeds

in Decorative 14 years and 1 month ago

Murphy Beds

I think to buy Murphy beds for my apartments… Pls Suggest me the Comfort murphy beds….

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

ejalbk

in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago

Aluminum/Glass Vestibule Doors?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f497dac393ed-.jpg Can anyone suggest either a manufacturer and/or an installer of the bronze-colored aluminum/glass entrance doors and side glass panels one typically sees at the…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

bk_bstoner1

in Family and Parenting 14 years and 1 month ago

Kids Party Venues in Brooklyn?

Morning B’Stoners, Does anyone know of any great party venues in Brooklyn for a (soon to be) 7 year old boy? I reserved a spot…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

rjneuman

in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago

Best contractor to update kitchen and bathrooms in Manhattan?

Looking for a general contractor to update a UWS condo before moving in. thanks

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

lkat75

in Other 14 years and 5 months ago

Looking for someone to redo our closets

We are looking for someone to redo our closets, and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of someone they used.  Thanks in advance

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

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