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bdstuygrdner

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

Recommendation for Company that Performs Garden Lead Soil Remediation

Eco-Brooklyn just finished isolating the old lead tainted soil in our backyard redesigning our garden, and making it into a safe space for children and…

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Updated 13 years ago

bklyndave

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

30" Hood for a Viking Stove

Does anyone have a 30″ s.s. hood for sale? 917-597-5656

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phife00

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago

Finishing basement - DOB

I just bought a two family home with an unfunished basement space that I want to finish off and use as a tv/family room. It’s…

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Updated 13 years ago

lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

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Updated 13 years ago

windsor

in Architecture 13 years ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

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Updated 13 years ago

ditmasmom

in For Sale 13 years ago

Looking to sell old cast iron tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515082a6c646e-.jpg It turns out the original tub of the house we just purchased is not going to work in how we are renovating the bathroom.…

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Updated 13 years ago

jeanmarine2

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years ago

Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?

Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…

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Updated 13 years ago

Sweet-Action

in General Contractors 13 years ago

General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck

I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…

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Lobo

in Electricians 13 years ago

Electrician for Consulting (active or retired)

Does anyone know any good electricians that do consulting work either on the side or maybe even a retired electrician that provides some advisory services?…

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Updated 13 years ago

lisainbrooklyn

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Design, Build, and Install a Comprehensive Wall Unit with Desk and Storage Recommendations???

We are new to the neighborhood as well as this site.  It is such an amazing resource but as a newcomer, I find the directory…

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customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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customrenonyc

in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years ago

Barter for Contractor Services

I am a licensed contractor and high-end furniture designer. I have done numerous renovations, restorations, cabinetry, furniture projects throughout the city. I have worked on…

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jfox18

in Architecture 13 years ago

Exposing wood beams / sprinkler requirements

Does anybody know whether you are required to sprinkler a single-family home if you choose to expose the structural wood beams?  Sub-question — we are…

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windsor

in Architecture 13 years ago

Water seeping into basement

Long time listener, first time caller.  We have renovated our basement (partially above grade).  Before we renovated, some water had been seeping in the back…

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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago

disconnect gas dryer

I need someone to disconnect a gas dryer asap.  Suggestions for someone reasonable and quick would be appreciated.

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Updated 13 years ago

Gobbaloon

in Pest Control 13 years and 1 month ago

oh Rats!

Does anyone have a great exterminator for a rat problem? We’ve had rats in the ceiling of our basement rec room. Our exterminator seems good…

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Updated 13 years ago

mousta

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Need a new staircase for my cellar

Anyone have a good staircase person that can replace a very basic wooden staircase down to the cellar. It’s 10 steps. I do want a…

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Updated 13 years ago

funkygh

in Brownstoner 13 years ago

burnham oil boiler for sale

I have a burnham V8 series boiler with a beckett burner and a john wood hot water storage tank that I’m taking out of my…

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henrybee

in Landlord 13 years ago

tenant breaking lease

a tenant of 3 years standing with whom I have had an excellent relationship is breaking the lease. He is refusing to sign a termination…

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Updated 13 years ago

brownman

in Demolition 13 years ago

Wood Siding Demo

I have a fully detached wood frame 3 story home that I would like to have the clapboard and shingle siding stripped off. does anyone…

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