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syun4401
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 5 months ago
Handyman Recommendation- Brooklyn
Does anyone know of a good handyman (reasonable rate) that can reface an existing office reception counter top? The counter top has a really old…
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slightREobsession
in Heating 14 years and 3 months ago
Replacement of old octopus gravity furnace: options, scope, cost?
The brownstone we bought has an old octopus gravity furnace. While we’ll probably not replace it immediately (I know it’s terribly inefficient), it would still…
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seriousasaheartattack
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Basement Ceiling - exposed joists
Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable. My…
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MT
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 3 months ago
Pavers for patio/sidewalk available for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e42c138b29c2-.jpg Re-post with a sample image. We have left-over concrete pavers from our backyard patio project. We have 250 of them, and each paver is…
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MT
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 3 months ago
Pavers for patio/sidewalk available for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e42c138b29c2-.jpg Re-post with a sample image. We have left-over concrete pavers from our backyard patio project. We have 250 of them, and each paver is…
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bdz
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 3 months ago
Electrician for boiler or new boiler?
It seems that we have an electric problem with our boiler (gas). If possible we would like to try to repair it to avoid the…
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snappyglitter
in Other 14 years and 3 months ago
SAVE THE DATE!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…
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snappyglitter
in Other 14 years and 3 months ago
SAVE THE DATE!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…
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sisico
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 3 months ago
Bed-Stuy Looking for a new home to live
Any input will be greatly appreciated. I am renting an apartment on Franklyn and Gates but I???m kind of reluctant to move from Forest…
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amberpierce
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 3 months ago
exterior door guy?
We need to replace the exterior door of a brownstone in a landmarked stretch of park slope, and don’t have the deepest of pockets. Any…
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stephanie
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 3 months ago
Parlor Floor rear DECK (step out/down)
We are Putting a deck off the parlor floor. Our dilemma… The step off the deck. We have seen it flush to the inside parlor…
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stencil
in Television 14 years and 3 months ago
Television / Home Theater Installer Recommendations
Looking to have a plasma TV wall mounted, and all wiring put in walls, including for rear surround speakers. Any recommendations? So many shady looking…
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xistent
in Flooring 14 years and 3 months ago
Bamboo Flooring
I posted recently asking for recommendations for bamboo flooring. I want to expand on that ask for feedback on bamboo flooring in general. Is it…
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xanthiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Deck question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment. When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…
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gasbklyn
in Doors 14 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
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M
in Construction 14 years and 3 months ago
Ardex flooring
I would like to install a white cement floor with an epoxy glossy finish in the bathroom. The contractor suggested time ago Ardex. Has anyone…
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jasetheace
in Insurance 14 years and 3 months ago
Homeowners insurance
Does anyone have any good recommendations for Homeowners insurance. Its for a 4 floor brownstone with a garden rental. tia
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seriousasaheartattack
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Basement Ceiling - exposed joists
Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable. My…
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