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teepeeteee
in Television 13 years and 8 months ago
Cutting the Time Warner Cable: Internet / Apple TV / Roku Questions
We are considering finally dropping our Time Warner cable TV/internet/phone bundle and going with Apple TV or Roku. From what I have researched, Roku has…
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DrinkyCrow
in Construction 13 years ago
Looking for new general contractor
Our new construction 15 unit condo building is looking to hire a new general contractor. We currently have several water related issues that need to…
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yanks21
in Waste Management 13 years ago
Where to dump debris in Brooklyn? I have truck and can load- don't need dumpster service.
Hi- We finished a kitchen reno and I have a lot of bags of debris (tiles, plaster, wood, etc). I have a truck and manpower…
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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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chrissie
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years ago
DEP WATER AND SEWER PROTECTION (BEWARE)
see earlier posts today about questionable exclusions from this company, AWR Councilman Lander needs to get involved.
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acflorant
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
fireplaces
Can anyone recommend someone who strips and restores old fireplaces? I live in Brooklyn.
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snarkolepctic
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Where can I look at iron gates?
We need to have a gate made for under our stoop. I see recommendations for different iron workers but do they all have shops where…
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dancingirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Filing with Landmarks for Window Work Permit
I am looking into either restoring or replacing my windows in the back of my building. Has anyone filed with Landmarks for a “minor work”…
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danw
in Energy Efficiency 13 years ago
DEP water and sewer line protection
I was considering this program so I read the terms. One exclusion was that a sewer line repair would not be covered if the line…
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anonymous
in Fencing 13 years and 4 months ago
wood fence & pavers
Hi, We are re-doing our back yard and I would greatly appreciate some advice. Where could I purchase: 8′ tall wood fence & good looking,…
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sk16
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Removing paint from bluestone pavers in front garden?
Hi everybody — I’m hoping someone might have advice. Last year my husband and I purchased a house in So. Slope/Greenwood. One of the many…
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joeynether
in Appliances 13 years ago
how do i blow out the oven part of my old chambers stove?,the burners on the top work great,but the oven burner only lights up under half way
chambers oven only burning half way,all top burners are working but thee oven is barely flickering can any one help me in how to blow…
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keith
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
looking for vintage molding
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a8177f5a0fb-.jpg I am restoring my 1892 brownstone rowhouse in Bed/Stuy and I am missing a critical peice of “chair rail” molding, so I am putting…
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ditmasmom
in Energy Efficiency 13 years ago
National Grid -high bills department
I am wondering if anyone has experienced this or can help with some suggestions. We recently purchased a house in ditmas and are currently doing…
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lisa
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago
Has anyone had any experience with Abbigail Hume as an architect?
In the proposal stage. Want to know if anyone has found her estimates to realistic? Thanks.
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gardenchill
in Waste Management 13 years ago
Brick oven pizza Clinton Hill
I just saw this new place today don’t know the name, no sign yet. It’s between St James and Cambridge on Fulton.The man opening it…
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lisa
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Does anyone have any experience with an inspector named Joseph A Pasaturo P.E.?
It’s for an inspection of a limestone in Prospect Lefferts
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ditmasmom
in Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
Attic insulation: batting or blown in?
We are renovating a Victorian house and are debating about the insulation we should put into the attic. Anyone have thoughts about batting vs blown…
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