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Nilso
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 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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latalle
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
Is it tenant abuse?
We recently got a new set of tenants who seem like lovely people. However one of the perks of the house we rent is that…
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diablorojo
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
public adjuster
Does anyone will recommend a very good and reliable Public Adjuster to deal with my building insurance company? Thank you for your help.
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JMH123
in For Sale 14 years and 2 months ago
For Sale: brushed nickel Casablanca Verrazano ceiling fan
Retails for $700+. Selling for $275 in used but good condition. Works totally fine. Was in our new apartment, just didn’t match our style. For…
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daintydu
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 2 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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mysteriousbrunette
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is covered. NYS Insurance says so. Call the Hotline 800339-1759
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mysteriousbrunette
in Insurance 14 years and 2 months ago
Hurricane Irene
Hurricane Irene is covered. NYS Insurance says so. Call the Hotline 800339-1759
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kls
in Cellar 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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…
0
slopegirl
in Heating 14 years and 2 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…
2
hanssauerkraut
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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 14 years and 2 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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