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snappyglitter
in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! PARTY!!!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5627b1b6c98-.gif When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask? CobbleSnaps Productions proudly presents our annual End of Summer…
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brownieinhk
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Has anyone had any experience with these contractors?
Hello, We are considering three construction companies for our near gut renovation. Has anyone heard about or had any experince with any of these? –GO…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Cutting Into Interior Space
My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…
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guikazoid
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)
Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate. The coverage is about the same. Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…
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park_slope_boy
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
homeowner warranty?
Do you gals/guys have any suggestions for a good homeowner warranty company? Something that covers basic systems (AC, heating etc). I am looking online and…
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dylan621
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Sources
I need to find prefinished hardwood flooring to replace some damaged pieces that matches the existing flooring. Can anyone recommend a place with a wide selection of…
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guikazoid
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)
Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate. The coverage is about the same. Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…
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brownstoner
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
What Does Your Parquet Pattern Look Like?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5536aae9e4c-.jpg You can now post photos in the comments to a Forum post. To demonstrate, please upload a photo of the pattern of your parquet…
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grimacenyc
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction
Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…
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esther
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Cutting Into Interior Space
My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…
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petrinij
in Mortgage 13 years and 8 months ago
2 family home vs. 1 family home
Dear All Attesting to the fact that I was numb from the shock of signing my mortgage papers and/or to plain ignorance, I’m not sure…
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guikazoid
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House
I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn. I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…
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bluecat
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
where to get T&G
I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated. I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…
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cathyg
in Doors 13 years and 9 months ago
Doorbell Installation
I need to install a doorbell to my single family house. It;s a simple installation with 1 chime and 1 bell. I am getting outrageously…
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GreenThinker
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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GreenThinker
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Aluminum Panel Cladding Facade Installers?
I’m interested in redoing my wooden frame home facade with Aluminum panels. It’s a small area, 16 feet wide, about 25 feet high. Anyone know…
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hillel
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago
Need a janitor for a building in Park Slope/Prospect Heights
I am looking for a janitor who could sometimes clean my building and check on the sanitation. Once every week or 2 weeks. He would…
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butterfingers
in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago
Backyard mosquito advice?
Our shady backyard is lousy with mosquitoes and therefore goes largely unused. In an effort to deal with the pest situation, we are considering removing…
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