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boneroboki
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Suggestions on where to sell appliances
Renovating and looking for suggestions on selling my circa 2000 appliances in cobble hill area. All working well. viking pro stove 8 burner 48″ vent…
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Choosing interior doors
Earlier I asked for sources of interior doors, but I was getting ahead of myself. I’m pretty sure we want pre-hung, and not hollow core,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Moving process
Hi guys! Can anyone here recommend a decent moving company? My family is going to the US soon, so we would really appreciate it a…
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Door knob installation
Looking for rec’s for someone who can install some door knobs. All for interior doors. May require chiseling/adjusting the door a bit since previous knobs…
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davbrook
in General Discussion 3 years and 11 months ago
What's the best way to clean brownstone?
I recently redid our brownstone facade and was planing to buy a power washer to clean the stairs and other stone around the house. After…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
What to do if plumber does not return
Hi: plumber job 99% complete; needs to have final inspection; plumber giving me all sorts of excuses such as too busy right now to sched…
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dsm
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Under Stoop Brownstone Entrance Door Replacement
Does anyone have recs for a company or someone who replaces doors? This is just the entrance door under the stoop. I’ve tried reaching out…
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elizabethmcaloonfacebook
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Fire Resistant Paint?
Does anyone have experience or knowledge of fire resistant paint to meet fire-resistance code requirements? Context: We’re converting our rowhouse from a 1 family to a 2…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Rubinet, Newport Brass or Jaclo fixtures?
I am finalizing plumbing fixtures for a renovation and was curious if anyone had any experience with Rubinet, Newport Brass or Jaclo fixtures? My architect…
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oliver_nyc
in Exteriors 3 years and 10 months ago
galvanized steel painting
hi – looking for advice on someone who could strip and *correctly* prime and repaint a galvanized steel structure in our backyard. it was incorrectly…
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dss315
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Mason/Repointing Recc
Looking for a recommendation for someone to do repointing of the bricks on my front stoop. Thanks, Derek
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Freestanding Tubs - Wyndham Collection vs Kohler?
I am choosing between two 60″ free standing tubs. One is from Wyndham collection and about $1K. The Kohler option is $2,736. Anyone have any…
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sabrinadykes89
in Renovation 3 years and 11 months ago
Garden renovation contractor recommendations!
Hello ! we are having a tough time getting someone reasonable to price up a yard redo— removing existing stones/ jacuzzi, install a fence and…
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Jimmy
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Mortise Lock Help
Hi everyone, I’m trying to replace the mortise lock on an existing exterior door. https://emtek.com/mortise-knob-by-knob-lever-by-lever/mormont-mortise This is the mormont mortise lock by Emtek. The door…
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way2gaby
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
sprinkler questions - certificate of fitness, quarterly/annual/5-year tests
I’ve got a few questions about sprinkler inspections/tests. I’ve contacted several plumbers, but have received conflicting info. I also tried writing FDNY, but got no…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
fair electrician estimate?
Hi all – wondering if anyone had a sense of how fair an estimate is! The story: I called my electrician (licensed, very pro, who…
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bocuckoo
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning Mini Splits
How often do owners clean their mini split systems?
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kachuri999
in General Discussion 3 years and 10 months ago
Damaged marble threshold
The saddle in our main entryway appears to be marble (this is a typical BK brownstone). A part on the edge is chipped and is…
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