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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
1843 white pine WOOD (ceiling rafters, joists, studs)
I have up for sale for your repurposing a lot of a dozen old growth white pine ceiling rafters, joists and studs from my 1843…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Soy Gel
Does anyone know a local place where I am able to buy Soy Gel or must it be purchased online only? Thanks! fitch
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 10 years and 10 months ago
Gas vs electric cooktop in my basement apartment
I’m renovating a 2 family and one of the two apartments will be in the basement. We have a new gas line running in the…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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villagebrstoner
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Ask for advice - New windows for a single family house
We need to replace 15 windows of our house. They’re very old so not worth to repair. We’re looking at Therma Star by Pella. Any…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Painting 10 years and 10 months ago
Studio Apartment
Please recommend a painter who knows skim coating. How much does this work cost approximately? The apartment is a studio. I’m buying my own paint.
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jty2
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Roof estimate
I recently got an estimate from 2 roofers recommended on the forum of about $9,000 for some roofing work. Work is to put on a…
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BobMarvin
in Fire 10 years and 10 months ago
Ethanol Fireplace Inserts
My wife saw an ethanol fireplace insert on this years Park Slope house tour and would like to get one. Does anyone here have experience…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 10 months ago
Repairing Cracks in the brownstone
I have hairline cracks in the facade of my brownstone. Can I patch them temporarily with anything? Silicone? some type of masonry sealer?
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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coolman
in Heating and Air Conditioning 10 years and 11 months ago
HVAC Contractor
Does anyone have a HVAC contractor they might recommend? We need to install a fresh air intake duct for our furnace room. Thanks!
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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
1930's Roper Gas Range FREE! A Brooklyn original
For parts/ restoration. It is the range pictured and I have a box of all interior parts. Come with a truck and two people with…
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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago
Rare 1850's Brooklyn Church Window Available
Attention NYC architectural historians, collectors of fine things and other creative types: I have a very unique and rare piece of Brooklyn architectural history that…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Recs and/or Experience with Property / Land Survey for backyard?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for a land surveyor? I’m replacing the chain link fence in the backyard. My fence borders five other…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Iron work
Props to Lopopolo who did work for me today. Very well done intricate stuff, reasonably priced, arrived in a timely manner.
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yahem
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Radiator Covers
Hello there – We are looking for someone to build 3 or 4 radiator covers. I am sure this has been posted here but can’t…
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stickerhappy
in Garden Design and Maintenance 10 years and 11 months ago
Depth of soil needed to cover possibly lead-contaminated soil? Soil supply recs?
We built raised bed planters in our yard on top of soil that may have lead in it. We didn’t test it, but our neighbor…
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