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slvillager

in About Brooklyn 14 years and 1 month ago

jj byrne playground renovation

hi brownstoners, does anyone have the scoop on when the jj byrne playground will reopen? it looks nearly done. thanks in advance!

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ari11210

in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago

Recommedations for an affordable staging service to stage an empty apt for sale?

Hello, can anyone recommend a staging service to stage an totally empty apt (no furniture), for sale? Looking for something affordable. Does Ikea have a…

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BrooklynBison

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month ago

Redoing Wooden Frame House Facade

I am looking to renovate the facade (front and back )of my brick bottom/wooden frame house in Brooklyn.?? I currently have asphalt shingle siding 0n…

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Augustiner

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

rehau raupanel radiant heat

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4556ef401a9-.png Does anyone know where I can buy Rehau Raupanel? It looks like the best radiant subflooring solution to me

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brooklynmaterials

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

Library card catalog cabinet for sale- lots of drawers, great shape, micromanage your stuff!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4524da0f1f6-.jpg We purchased a bunch of these, but now realized we don’t have room for them all. Removed from a library in Manhattan. $500 for…

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CGmodern

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago

leaky toilet base

the base of our 4 year old Toto toilet is leaking…not a ton, just a few tablespoons or so from one side of the toilet.…

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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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mdominic

in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago

After a Huge Flood From Above...

My wife and I own a pre-war co-op and we had a huge flood from above. The water came through both bathrooms and part of…

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sp303

in Drywall and Insulation 14 years and 1 month ago

Condensation around open masonry?

Hello, We have a fireplace on our first floor that runs up through the second floor and releases right above.  The chimney was recently reflashed…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

BeatingUpwind

in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month ago

Where Can I Find Salvaged or Repro Stoop Railing?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f40ef64ba37a-.jpg My partner and I are rehabbing a brownstone shell in Harlem. After nearly a year, we’re almost done. We’re trying to put the façade…

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meglmt

in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago

Distressing Furniture

I have a piece of unpainted furniture that I would like to finally have finished.  I’m looking for the distressed look.   Can anyone recommend…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

illfigure

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago

Installing a door to outdoor balcony

Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…

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sarahbrooklyn

in Mortgage 14 years and 1 month ago

Home Equity Loan

We are trying to find a great home equity loan. Anyone done one in the last year? Anyone get more than 80%? Seems like the…

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starfish11040

in Pest Control 14 years and 7 months ago

Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...

formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…

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bklynazucar

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Highly recommend Clemens Sippel

Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional.  He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet).  He…

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bklynazucar

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Highly recommend Clemens Sippel

Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional.  He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet).  He…

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roe

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design

We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…

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roe

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design

We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…

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robbertlaims

in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago

Contractor's Lawyer Needed

I have a client who is a contractor and seeks a good lawyer familiar with DOB process, construction contracts etc. Somebody who works with small…

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amandar

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago

New Water Main and Sewer needed

Hi All- I just moved into the area with young children and must change the existing lead service to a copper service (or so I…

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