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Newbie Here
Hey All.. I am new to this forum and I am handymen by profession. I hope my presence will be of great use here.
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dindy
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
My son is considering a co-op in Clermont Greene on Vanderbilt. There is no vent
to outside over the stove. The seller says no problem, but my son is a chef and the kitchen looks like it only ‘lightly’ used…
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talltyler
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
PRIVACY FOR GARDEN APARTMENT
What is the best option for window coverings for a garden apartment that will provide the maximum light for the home owner and prevent people…
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tristianismyrealtor
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Professional tiler
Hi, I need to find a tiler who has dealt with rooms that are not perfectly square. Anyone have tiling work done recently who is…
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anydaynow
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Curb alert--big oak desk at 12 Monroe Place in Bklyn Heights (no drawers)
[IMG_3610](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:y0gr:img_3610.jpg.jpg) [IMG_3611](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:oQzp:img_3611.jpg.jpg) Bring a car or van! It will be assembled but can be taken apart easily (bring a screwdriver and a friend! Or message…
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donaldmerse
in Exteriors 5 years and 11 months ago
Exterior window caulk
I need to get the caulk on my rear windows stripped and recaulked. It’s two floors, and 8 windows in total. The guy I usually…
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judivarnai
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Looking for professionals who can repair brownstone stairs
We would like to find brownstone stair repair professionals.
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sloper
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Looking for good architect for Park Slope brownstone renovation
I’m looking to convert a four-story landmarked brownstone in Park Slope into a bottom floor apartment plus 3-story townhouse above. That is, separate the bottom…
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judivarnai
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Powder room on parlor floor
We would like to put in a powder room on the parlor floor under the stairs. Does anybody have any experience in placing a powder…
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jjq
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Cast Iron Removal
When I remodeled my basement about 7 years ago the contractor used a company which came and carted away the waste pipe for FREE– I…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skateboard half pipe
The new owner who is renovating the house next to mine is constructing one in his backyard. Obviously I am very concerned about noise. Is…
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louisahml
in Renovation 5 years and 11 months ago
New light fixture, old gas pipe and plaster molding
Hi all, I know this has come up before but the discussions were closed and the answers didn’t directly answer my questions. I purchased a…
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tonnetteh57
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Change C of O and Sprinklers
We are currently in contract on a detached house with a 1956 C of O for three units (one on each floor). The house has…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hallway renovations - sloppy job?
Hi. We are looking for a community point of view on construction work that was done in our brownstone hallway. Among other things the contractor…
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BKALLDAY
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Mice... and how to stop them
Hello Brownstoners. Between a never ending renovation on one side and a home who’s owner is now in elder care and his property in overgrown…
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mortgageslave
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Service contract for a gas boiler
Looking for recommendations for a Brooklyn firm that offers boiler service contracts. Am wondering in particular about HomeServe, and whether anyone’s had a good/bad experience…
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 5 years and 11 months ago
Paint samples.
We now have perhaps two dozen containers of Sherwin Williams paint samples, most nearly full. Any ideas of where I might donate these so the…
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flembo
in Exteriors 5 years and 11 months ago
Exterior Painting Company Recommendations
Hi there, Looking for company to repaint the front of an (already painted) Brownstone in BedStuy. May need some minor re pointing too. Any genuine…
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