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reupjosh
in Garden 12 years and 7 months ago
River Rock / Peebles
Does anyone know a supplier in Brooklyn / NYC that can deliver about 350-400 sqft of white river peebles / rocks to put around the…
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stone54
in Masonry 14 years ago
Waterproofing the sidewall vs re-doing the entire wall with brick/stucco
We have been having leakage issues with our sidewall for a while now and looking to get it fixed. We had couple of contractors take…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
Contractor Willy Fernandez
Has anyone other than user name webby1000 used Willy Fernandez? If so, what was the scope of work? Pictures? Thanks.
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microfiche
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago
Arts and Crafts Replacement Interior Doors
Just moved into a Victorian in Kensington which by and large in in great condition generally but we’re thinking of replacing some of the bedroom…
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Sweet-Action
in General Contractors 13 years ago
General contractor recommendations for a new parlor kitchen & deck
I know this has been asked before, but looking for some up-to-date recommendations, and perhaps some happy customers who havewnt taken it upon themselves to…
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chuck
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 2 months ago
Know an ironworker who's also an artist?
I’m replacing the iron work on my front windows (parlor and ground), but I want something special. Can you recommend a quality ironworker who’s also…
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dougj99
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 5 months ago
Where to get decorative metal front doors
Hello, We have a frame house in South Slope, and are looking to replace the wood front doors (both under stoop and on parlor floor)…
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bignyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own awesome pendant light?!
Join Build It Green!NYC for round two of the amazing “Create Your Own Pendant Light with Urban Chandy”. This course is back by popular demand…
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bignyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own awesome pendant light?!
Join Build It Green!NYC for round two of the amazing “Create Your Own Pendant Light with Urban Chandy”. This course is back by popular demand…
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rumori140
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
REAL ESTATE HUNGER, NOT THE INTERNET, CLOSES POST OFFICES
I JUST SAW THAT THE BOERUM HILL POST OFFICE ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IS UP FOR SALE AND IS SLATED TO BE REPLACED BY A HOTEL.…
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brianoliver
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
Razor Wire Installers
We have a job site that keeps getting broken into. I want to install razor wire on top of the construction gate to the lot,…
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pocketdora
in Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Restore pine floors or install new oak ones? Don't trust my flooring guy.
I just bought a place with two staircases and 1500 sq ft of floor that was all covered in carpet or laminate, under which was…
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basementbound
in Electricians 12 years and 9 months ago
Can any one recommend a good NY licensed electrician?
Licensed electrician needed for upgrade of a townhouse c 1905\. Recommendations? Experience?
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overherhead
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 9 months ago
Rec for Park Slope Plumbing Supply
As I’ve gotten plenty of help from the forum just wanted to give some back – I was on a really tight timeline for fixture…
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juanus_superbus
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking for a plumber to add a spigot on the roof of a Brownstone
Hello all, This summer we’re building a roof top deck/garden for our brownstone in Stuy Heights; we’d prefer to have running water up there in…
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Greene44
in Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Basic kitchen facelift
We want to do a basic kitchen upgrade in our apartment – mainly paint the kitchen cabinets white and install a subway tile backsplash. Any…
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hug101
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Cast iron clawfoot tub, pedestal sink for sale (make an offer)
Photos attached. Near 7th Ave stop in Park Slope. Fourth floor apartment (three flights up). Tub is about 60 x 28 or so. Pedestal sink…
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hug101
in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago
Cast iron clawfoot tub, pedestal sink for sale (make an offer)
Photos attached. Near 7th Ave stop in Park Slope. Fourth floor apartment (three flights up). Tub is about 60 x 28 or so. Pedestal sink…
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rumori140
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 7 months ago
REAL ESTATE HUNGER, NOT THE INTERNET, CLOSES POST OFFICES
I JUST SAW THAT THE BOERUM HILL POST OFFICE ON ATLANTIC AVENUE IS UP FOR SALE AND IS SLATED TO BE REPLACED BY A HOTEL.…
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odyssey
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Oil Based Polyurethane or Water Based?
Forum > oil based or water based polyurethane? oil based or water based polyurethane? 8:54 AM 04/29/2013 http://cdn.blankslate.com/profile_image.png odyssey After a bad leak, my…
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