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encarnacionroger
in Plumbing 6 years ago
Help with a gurgling/bubbling shower drain
We own an apartment on the 8th floor of a 9-story building. We recently had rough-ins for a new curbless shower installed where our old…
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lopopolo647
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Need Litigation Attorney re Architect and Contractor
Our Architect and our Contractor completed the metal deck portion of our renovation in Park Slope using plans that were stamped all over ““NOT FOR…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Treadmills weight impact
I am considering getting a treadmill that weighs between 350 – 450lbs. I plan to put this either on the 2nd or 3rd floor of…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Baby bedroom directly over boiler room?
Our baby’s bedroom is directly over the boiler room- the gas boiler and hot water heaters are basically located 5’ down right under his crib…
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hkapstein
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Carpenter for Weight and Chain Windows
Does anyone know a carpenter or shop that knows how to make weight and chain windows? We’re thinking about setting up a shop to build…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 6 years ago
heating at night in two family house
I’m just wondering how others with tenants handle heating during different times of day. We have steam heat, and we had valves installed so we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HANDYMAN services
HANDYMAN Services available. 0 Hello , brownstoners my name is Jesus I am a Brooklyn handyman with plenty of experience in the construction field. ▪︎Electrical…
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paulr
in General Discussion 6 years ago
converting single family to two family/sprinklers needed?
SO, we are converting a single family 3 story brownstone with a cellar into a 2 family. We can make the changes to the cellar…
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zvrymptks
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Snow removal recommendation Upper Westside Manhattan? thanks!
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BetterBins
in General Discussion 6 years ago
National Grid Moratorium - Denied Gas
anybody else is affected by the National Grid Moratorium? They are denying me gas for more than a stove and don’t want to install a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Concrete Steps Repair
Can I DIY the steps repair or just hire a professional repairman? What will be the cost of repair? Thanks
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hkapstein
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Looking for plasterers
Hello, I’m seeking recs for a plasterer who can do a nice plumb 3-coat plaster job on up to couple thousand square feet. I think…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Custom Fireplace Screen
Does anyone have any local recommendations for an ironworker who can build a custom fireplace screen? Ours is an odd shape/size and all ‘off the…
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decoart
in Renovation 6 years ago
Construction supplies boom service reserved parking
I’m getting $2500 worth of building supplies boomed up through the 3rd floor window in Brooklyn. Delivery truck was supposed to come between 8am-930am because…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 6 years ago
ISO: Upholsterer
Fellow Brownstoners, desperately seeking a highly recommended upholsterer for our beloved sofa in need of a facelift. Been looking everywhere – TY!
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ken.ruck
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Whole house humidifier install
Looking for recs of installers of whole house humidifier systems. New building with zoned high efficiency HVAC. Looking to put a humidifier system on the…
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ewfan
in General Discussion 6 years ago
Worst Buy
Anyone looking to buy electronic appliances, benefit from my mistake. I bought a TCL Roku TV from Best Buy a little over a year ago.…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 6 years ago
slate fireplace mantel
the summer front in my tenants unit has been wedged into the fireplace and I have to get in to the firebox of an unused…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 6 years ago
post remodel deep clean?
really the focus is on eliminating residual drywall dust
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Free shutters and spindles
4 shutters and about 25 spindles available [20191018_100257](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z85D:20191018_100257.jpg.jpg) [20191018_100041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3HJQ:20191018_100041.jpg.jpg)
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