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djlavoie

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago

GREAT contractor recommendation for kitchen and bathroom reno

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51aff6dc2bd02-.jpg We just finished up a great renovation of our kitchen and bathroom with an awesome contractor. He’s Dan Catalfumo with Professional Construction Enterprises (www.profconstr.com).…

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Updated 12 years ago

ditmasmom

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

FS ornate cast iron radiator

Hello, we reconfigured our bathroom and have no room for this beautiful radiator. Asking $150\. Pick up in ditmas park. Please email me at lkranczer…

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Updated 12 years ago

gussie13

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

water bill?

Our water bill for a douple duplex (two families) is fairly consistently over $800 for a three month period. Is this a leak? Has been…

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daroogle

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

cast iron railing panels

I am looking for railing panels like the ones in the photo. Any hints on foundries or other sources? Thanks.

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deva

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years ago

Backyard Fence: Cedar or Treated Wood

I am now fixing up my backyard and my contractor couldnt find decently sized and priced cedar in Home Depot and instead is proposing to…

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Updated 12 years ago

stonecastle

in For Sale 12 years ago

Vanity with Marble Top and Rohl Faucet For Sale

White Roth+Allen Vanover vanity with white marble top for sale. Never used. Unfortunately it won’t fit in our bathroom. Paid $650, make offer. Shown with…

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stonecastle

in For Sale 12 years ago

Vanity with Marble Top and Rohl Faucet For Sale

White Roth+Allen Vanover vanity with white marble top for sale. Never used. Unfortunately it won’t fit in our bathroom. Paid $650, make offer. Shown with…

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bbslewje

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Window Safety - Floor to Ceiling Windows

I recently purchase an apartment in a newly constructed building which has floor to ceiling windows on the third floor. The windows do not open,…

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Updated 12 years ago

nancyk

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Fencing

I am considering installing a privacy fence in my backyard. Does anyone have any experience with Fence Plaza on Rodgers Ave.? Thanks.

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Updated 12 years ago

nancyk

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Interior Designer by the Hour

Does anyone know of an interior designer who charges by the hour versus by the job?

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chester

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

How accurate is Zillow? I find the Zestimates to be a bit outlandish.

Thoughts?

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BobBarker

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing

The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing (Nothing lost in terms of customer service!). This place has been a…

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BobBarker

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing

The Atlantis Super Wash Center at Nevins St and Atlantic Ave is closing (Nothing lost in terms of customer service!). This place has been a…

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Edkay

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years ago

Fire Escape Painting

I’m looking to hire someone to paint the fire escape on my three-story house in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and could use some recommendations. I’d also like…

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deva

in Plumbing 12 years ago

Basement: Drain or Sump Pump; Also, is Gravel Needed?

I am starting finishing my basement and I am getting conflicting opinions on a couple of items in regards to water proofing: My contract is…

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renoishard2

in Roofers 12 years ago

Ceramic disc taps / spindles for leaky faucet?

I have a three-handle shower/tub faucet set, Gerber brand. The hot water handle and the diverter were leaking badly. A plumber replaced all three spindles…

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Updated 12 years ago

stuntmanmike

in Quality of Life 12 years ago

Indoor Parking Wanted for May/June (parking sublet?!)

Hi there, can I sublet or rent your parking spot for May and/or June? Ideally looking for Carroll Gardens/Gowanus area, I’m right off Carroll St…

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housepoor

in Fire 12 years and 5 months ago

5 year FDNY sprinkler inspection

It is time for my next 5 year sprinkler inspection. Can anyone recommend a sprinkler firm to do the inspection (the one with the FDNY…

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Updated 12 years ago

ditmasmom

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

FS ornate cast iron radiator

Hello, we reconfigured our bathroom and have no room for this beautiful radiator. Asking $150\. Pick up in ditmas park. Please email me at lkranczer…

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bospenny

in General Contractors 12 years ago

General Contractor - JC Martin Renovations & Carlos Flooring

We closed on a Co-op in Sunset Park and needed to have some light work done in the apartment, but also needed to move in…

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Updated 12 years ago

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