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someonecalleddob
in General Discussion 10 years and 11 months ago
Satellite company installed dish on my property
Hi – my new neighbors just picked up satellite TV. I just realized that the dish company installed the dish on my property ( [https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/ZsH0BNm.jpg…
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bedstuytownhouse
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Bowflex Treadclimber TC3000 for sale - $500
Used maybe ten times in total. Has a couple of scuff marks on the cup holders from moving it but otherwise in perfect condition. Paid…
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owest
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Free slate & landscaping stone
In tree pit in front of 358 14 St, Brooklyn, btwn 6&7 Aves. Six pieces slate, 3 feet x 11 inches x 2 inches. And…
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fishermb
in Construction 11 years ago
Possible to Convert this layout to 2-BR?
I’ve attached a floorplan to this post, is it possible to convert (I assume it would have to be) the living room space into a…
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mlight
in Roofers 11 years ago
Uniform trash cans??
Hello friends! One of my neighbors mentioned that he had seen some blocks in Brooklyn that have uniform trash cans in front of every building.…
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ProHeights66
in Roofers 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Ironworker and/or metal shopt to fix garden level iron gate entrance
I have just purchased (from the architectural salvage yard next to Lowes — thanks Brownstoners!) an iron gate to replace the flat metal door on…
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fitch
in For Sale 10 years and 11 months ago
Sanctuary Shaped Front Gold Chest from Hooker Furniture
Hi, I have this item for sale. Details of the product can be viewed [here](http://www.cymax.com/Hooker-Furniture-Sanctuary-Three-Drawer-Shaped-Front-Gold-Chest-3008-85004.htm). Photos of the item we own are attached. The top…
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misconformist
in General Contractors 10 years and 11 months ago
Resolving disputes with a general contractor
Its an old story–we hired a gc to do quite a bit of work on our house that included total rewiring and plumbing. We are…
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arch
in Appliances 12 years and 6 months ago
Used Appliances + Kitchen Cabinets for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5170035a1d5de-.jpg Long time reader. Renovating kitchen – Kenmore fridge (with icemaker), and Americana oven and dishwasher available for sale. Kitchen cabinets also available, have been carefully…
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kms_bkyn
in Roofing 10 years and 11 months ago
need to remove/secure front balcony that is not structurally sound
We just bought a semi-detached frame house in Windsor Terrace, and we need to deal with the front balcony. It’s not in good shape (see…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 11 months ago
Mysterious Leak Older but not ancient porcelin Bathtub
Classic 1880 Park Slope 4-story brownstone. Second floor bathroom has an older porcelain bathtub that when we fill to take a bath and get into…
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slopefarm
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
What happened to the gateway thread?
For the record, I like and have sometimes relied on the advice Master Plvmber has given here and have met John personally and like him. …
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ekoflooringwoodwork
in Flooring 10 years and 11 months ago
wood flooring parquet for sale
I have wood flooring parquet for sale. I made it on my shop in Brooklyn. It is white oak Rift/Quarter sawn 3/4″ thick x 2…
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laurie11201
in Counters 11 years and 8 months ago
Repair of small chip on Silestone countertop?
My husband dropped a glass that hit the edge of our Silestone countertop, just on the rim of the under-mount sink. Any recommendation for someone…
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mayjune
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 11 months ago
Plumber for New Hot Water Heater?
Hello- I have been looking into purchasing a new hot water heater. Lowes is hot water heater + $500 installation. So I am considering my…
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bklynbuyer123
in Mortgage 11 years and 9 months ago
Mortgage Broker?
Can anyone tell me if they have ever used Vanessa Thatcher at Atlantic Home Capital Corp in Ronkonkoma NY for a mortgage. I am looking…
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brklynreno
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month ago
Low E glass. Low-E .30 / .18\. Meaning of the numbers?
I am checking a ThermaTru door and the best glass they offer is a Low-E .30 / .18. How good is this glass, compared for…
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oldhome
in Wood Restoration 14 years and 4 months ago
Refinishing exterior door polyurethane vs marine varnish?
A handyman has offered to refinish our exterior door. We live in a house built in 1860 and the door is all wood and although…
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avantclau
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Home renovation project in historic Bronx brownstone
We are about a week away from closing on a three family (to be used as a two family) brownstone in a historic district of…
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edwunderlich
in For Sale 11 years ago
Radiator Tops / Shelves - Two Very Old "Pietra Dura" Italian Marble Tops $500
Beautiful “Pietra Dura” Marble & Precious Stone ‘specimen’ Tops They make very sturdy, handsome shelf/tops for your radiators. I used them as such for many…
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