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from_iowa

in Other 12 years and 10 months ago

I just got served! Please help!

I just got an APPEARANCE AND ANSWER paper that says I need to check on of these following in 20 days: CLAIM IS DEINED or…

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boop

in Other 12 years and 10 months ago

House cleaner you would love to recommend?? We're in Bed-Stuy near Clinton Hill. Thanks..

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boop

in Other 12 years and 10 months ago

House cleaner you would love to recommend?? We're in Bed-Stuy near Clinton Hill. Thanks..

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eme1million

in Other 12 years and 10 months ago

who to call for leaking skylight

This is a hinged skylight on a slightly sloped roof that has a long-standing problem with leaking.  I cannot make it leak with a hose…

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RG

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Scale infestation

Our Euonymus hedge is infested with scale and is in need of serious help. It is also overgrown to the point that I cannot reach…

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nalusurf

in Foundation 12 years and 10 months ago

A Favorite...Looking for Structural/Soil Engineer Recommendations

I know this is a frequently asked question, but was looking to see if anyone has some recent experience, say the last 1-2 years.  Looking…

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brooklynbemused

in Skylight 12 years and 10 months ago

Vented skylight

I have a 2′ square pyramid shaped skylight at the top of the stairs that I would like to have vented so that the heat…

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hbranty

in Landmarks 12 years and 10 months ago

Anyone done Landmarks Window application one their own?

We’re replacing 8 windows on the front of our brownstone in Fort Greene and to save a bit of dough, the window supplier suggested we…

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dtockman

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Irregular/broken blue stone

Hi all.  Looking to put in a bluestone patio/path in the back yard. Thinking irregular/broken pieces for the rustic look. Besides Extech which seems pricey…

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ilikeslices

in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago

Curated Design Build

Has anyone used Curated Design Build for a reno project?   I see they advertise on this site.

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samtsegaye

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago

hardiplank or clapboard

Hello – I am looking for thoughts on the difference in durability, appearance and ease of maintenance among hardiplank and clapboard.  We had been looking…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

upwsidemom

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago

Custom High Gloss Cabinets

Hello. I’m looking for a local cabinet maker (local as anywhere in nyc, long island or westchester) that can make us custom kitchen cabinets. We…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

brooklynny

in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago

Custom Roman Shades

I have some fabric that I would like to use to make roman shades but I’m not handy enough to do it myself.  Can anyone…

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zg

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago

Kitchen Cabinet Doors (and doors only)

Hi all. Wanted to see if anyone had a good source for kitchen cabinet doors, and doors only. We’re trying to find basic, pre-finished white…

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jjq

in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago

Complete Electrical Upgrade DOB Paperwork

I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what is required to be filed over at the DOB in order to do…

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elisenew

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago

Removing Wooden Fireplace Mantel

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b095edba1da-.jpg We have two fireplaces in our apartment, both with similar wooden mantels. We are considering removing one of them. We would appreciate help from…

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notny

in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago

Bathtub

I have a new, unused bathtub that I’m selling. It has a slight ding from the factory (it’s completely patched). American Standard porcelain-coated steel tub.…

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djlavoie

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago

GREAT contractor recommendation for kitchen and bathroom reno

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51aff6dc2bd02-.jpg We just finished up a great renovation of our kitchen and bathroom with an awesome contractor. He’s Dan Catalfumo with Professional Construction Enterprises (www.profconstr.com).…

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bennybushwick

in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago

Brownstone Facade cleaning restauration

Hello  I’m  considering a renovation of my brownstone facade. I come across Malek in this forum, there is any other compagnies  . They  will need…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

Contractot rec: Chris Lombardi part2

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afcb66d589c-.jpg sorry not sure how to upload multiple photos either. This is the mantle/moulding he installed and his contact number is 516 322 9060

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