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ps158
in Radiators 10 years and 3 months ago
just painted radiators: how bad / how long will they smell once heat comes on
We recently completed a reno and had all the radiators in our unit and the rental unit painted with oil-based Rustoleum paint. I’m expecting them…
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MJP
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 10 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for masonry work
Hi – we are looking for someone low-cost to do some updates to the retaining wall and patio in our backyard, eg some demolition, replacing…
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livingthedreamingreenpoint
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
FREE Shelter Logic Shed - Weatherproof and collapsable
Hi, all, finally rounding the corner on our renovation, and looking to give away our shelter logic shed. We used it during renovation when we…
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Citysilver
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 3 months ago
She does Balcony Decking Treatments and more.....Susan B Hager and Crew
Susan and crew of Sketch & Hammer created an amazing wood balcony decking floor, after I removed ugly concrete pavers, and framed-out the concrete wall…
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danm
in Roofers 10 years and 3 months ago
Kingdom Const. Company References?
We got a quote for roof replacement that seems reasonable from Kingdom Construction Co. on Newkirk Ave. I am hoping someone has worked with them…
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katdov
in Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
New Yorker CGS Series Boiler
Does anyone have a view on this New Yorker boiler? I understand it’s by a Burnham off shoot company. And I understand that a New…
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camsutton
in Decks and Porches 10 years and 5 months ago
Know any great deck builders?
Looking to put in a deck in my small Clinton Hill backyard. Anyone know someone really good who has some design sense? Thanks in advance!
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julepeg4
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Looking for a carpenter to repair decorative work on stairs
Looking for someone to repair /replace spindles in decorative grille on our stairs – unfortunately we have shallow pockets so any budget options like using…
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christopherd
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 3 months ago
Plumber for lead water line replacement
Can anyone recommend a plumbing company for a lead water line replacement job? I need to replace the lead water line coming from the street…
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mhughu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
recommendation for wood restorer
Joe Salem of Woodzone is a gem. He perfectly restored our beautifully carved, but seriously neglected period front door. He responded promptly to contact from…
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susannahmeadows
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
recs for someone to rip out cement backyard to landscape
hi folks. our backyard is covered in cement. would like to tear it out and put in grass and maybe have it landscaped. can anyone…
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mrzero
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Lookin for a good company does conversion from oil to gas
Please would you guys give some recommendations? also would like to fix the problem that the top floor doesn’t get heat much at all. thanks…
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JJDPE
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 6 months ago
how much - to move a kitchen and 3 baths
looking at a brownstone where i would like to move the kitchen from the garden to parlor floor and relocate 3 baths to the middle…
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eperry60
in Exteriors 10 years and 3 months ago
De-Fedderizing A Fedders Building
I’m the proud owner of a recently purchased “Fedders building”, and would like to do what I can to make the exterior less generic and…
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mopsyhop
in Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Corner decorations for the first floor.
Hello, I would like to have information on the correct terminology about the renovation of facade elements of a typical corner store (those with round…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
contract question
My co-op received a bid for a masonry job. The description of the job is extremely minimal and it does not specify the types of…
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mhughu
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
recommendation for wood restorer
Joe Salem of Woodzone is a gem. He perfectly restored our beautifully carved, but seriously neglected period front door. He responded promptly to contact from…
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riley
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 3 months ago
Boerum Hill Safe for Family? On Warren btw Nevins & Bond
We love brooklyn. Lived in B Hts, now in For Greene and looking to buy on Warren on this block. It ‘seems’ nice, of course…
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chipito
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Pinterest? Houzz? Evernote? Looking for recommendations...
Hey guys, I’m going to be starting a townhouse renovation in the coming months and I’m looking for input on the best way to collect…
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denton
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Some books on renovation, Arts & Crafts, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f01dd310ffc8-.jpg Since I’ve finished my reno, I’d like to sell some books that helped me along, as well as some others. The reno books, asking…
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