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homebuyer
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
URGENT advise on plumbing work
Hello, I currently have a plumber who did some work for me, however i feel that he is taking advantage and charging crazy prices. He…
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ferney1c
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
The definition of Gut Renovation
I hear the phrase “Gut Renovation” used again and again. Could someone please, clearly define exactly what is done during a gut renovation. Are all…
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stickerhappy
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 8 months ago
Wood suggestion/source for back of planter box?
We just put in a large planter running the width of our yard- the back of the planter is on our lot line with a…
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stickerhappy
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 8 months ago
Wood suggestion/source for back of planter box?
We just put in a large planter running the width of our yard- the back of the planter is on our lot line with a…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed
Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…
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bydesign
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
Flat spat
I’ve been living in the same apartment for 3 years and have maintained an exceptional rent record. Within days of signing/renewing my lease (and adding…
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chillym
in Exterminator 11 years and 8 months ago
Exterminator Recommendation
If anyone is in need – I’ve just dealt with Rodney Macdonald and found him to be responsive and trustworthy (and less expensive than the…
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Attention2detail
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
feel priced out of everything
Why is it that with more than 350K cash that I still feel priced out of any home that is under a million in Brooklyn?…
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Hot water options?
I am on the verge of an oil to gas conversion. Any recommendations or cautions to factor into decision between natural gas atmospheric (chimney vent)…
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angelat
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
original wood shutters for sale $50
Original wooden shutters. Never been painted. 4 – double panels 8″ wide x 34″ long 6- double panels 7″ wide x 30″ long needs new…
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jnab0614
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
stripping paint from marble fireplace
All three marble fireplaces in our 1899 townhouse have been painted with several coats of paint. Any advice on stripping and cleaning the marble would…
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chemosphere
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
2 family layout
I’m in contract on a 2 family brick row house in Flatbush. It’s 2 floor through apartments and a mostly below grade cellar. Both apartments…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Appliances 11 years and 8 months ago
Jenn-Air vs. KitchenAid Refrigerators
They look exactly the same and I know they are manufactured by the same company (Whirlpool) but is there any difference at all? Resellers are…
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marycilou
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
Brooklyn Kittens for adoption
3 adorable, 9 month-old tabbies for adoption (2 girls and 1 boy). Fully vetted, shots, Feline HIV negative. Born June 15, weaned and litter-box trained.…
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dumbogirl
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years and 8 months ago
Facade Restoration: Edson, Excellent Contracting or Brownstone Authority?
Hi everyone, We’re ready to move forward with out facade restoration (brownstone, cornice, stoop), and have received estimates from 3 companies: Edson, Excellent and J.…
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brooklynaudiovideo
in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 8 months ago
HVAC Humidity Issues
Hi, I have a Fujitsu ductless system installed in a 1920s row house. Downstairs is a 24K BTU unit and our bedroom upstairs has a…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
New HVAC & Heating System in gut reno - Advise needed
Hello all, We just closed on a 16.8 x 45, 4 story, 3 family brownstone which is basically a shell. There are no pre existing…
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hannah24
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago
Brownstone stoop and under stoop repair
Looking to meet with several masons/brownstone specialists to have my stoop and under stoop area repaired. Based on my research on Brownstoner I’ve narrowed the…
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