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kls
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Water Detective
We have water coming in to our basement in several different places (front of house and back) and I really need someone to come in…
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looking4house
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
slate roof
Our 113-year-old slate roof is finally going to pieces. We need to install new slate or TPO. Anyone have a great recommendation for a slate…
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Nilso
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Plaster Ceiling
I want to redo the crumbling plaster ceiling in my basement with a new one – is it worthwhile to keep the old wooden slats…
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slopegirl
in Heating 13 years and 8 months ago
Furnace recs?
Hi, We are going to finally replace our very very old furnace this month. Anyone have someone they love for this job? I searched the…
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hanssauerkraut
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Skim-coating and Stucco removal: recommendations?
We are updating a few rooms in our Greenpoint house. A kitchen and hallway need to have the stucco removed (is this a skim-coating process?)…
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lukecant
in Landscaping 13 years and 8 months ago
Removal of fallen tree...
We lost a tree in our backyard slightly after Irene (a 14″ diameter Red Maple that spilt and now is draped over several yards). The…
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guikazoid
in General Contractors 13 years and 8 months ago
Mold in Basement
I need to find me someone to get some ventilation into my basement. The basement is extremely muggy with no air circulation. I just found…
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Johanna
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Looking for architect to change 2 family brownstone to 3 family.
Looking to hire an architect. The building is 20 x 50 three story plus basement. Please send your contact information and or website link to…
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ms_gowanus
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
How do I properly remove mold from my basement?
We just bought a house. Last night we noticed mold in the basement that we have never, ever seen before. We know that it is…
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numnum
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
I'd like to convert a one family brownstone into a two family. Any advice?
My sister owns an one family brownstone in Park Slope and, in the interest of saving money and being close but separate, she would like…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Painter for cast iron fence
I’ve been deputized by my Park Slope co-op to find a painter for our cast iron fence. We’re an 8 unit building so the fence…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Painter for cast iron fence
I’ve been deputized by my Park Slope co-op to find a painter for our cast iron fence. We’re an 8 unit building so the fence…
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daintydu
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 8 months ago
Free: Bricks
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e67b7d2e874a-.jpg Some with beveled edge. These are shown wet btw. If you are serious I can count them, but the total quantity is shown in…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Vinyl Floor (Wood Look) Recommendation
We are renovating our basement in our brownstone and we want to install a vinyl floor that looks like wood rather than risk using wood…
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NGBklyn
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 8 months ago
Recommendations on re-puttying and painting windows?
Our house has old wood windows. Some of the putty seems to be falling off. In addition, the windows need a paint job. I’m worried…
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birkin
in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago
Anyone have experince with Roofing contractor City Skyline Inc. and Kemper System
Has anyone hired City Skyline Inc. roofers? Any feedback on the Kemper System. Thanks!
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New Business of Greene Avenue
I see that Lockysmyths the hair salon has gone out of business on Greene and Cambridge. A new sign reads “Yoga Studio” – does anybody…
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greencat
in Masonry 13 years and 8 months ago
Street tree roots breaking sidewalk and into basement
A giant, beautiful tree in the front of our house is unfortunately breaking the sidewalk, causing water to pool on the sidewalk, and large amounts…
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gavolivia
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Affordable Architect Required for deck off Parlor Floor with Stairs down to garden.
Apologies if this has been answered many times already by the community, but I can’t seem to find it. As the title suggests, we wish…
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