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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
DEP water main test shut-off
DEP posted a notice today that they’re shutting the water supply on several blocks in the neighborhood. They advise owners to shut the main house…
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hbranty
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
Shower set you love?
Made the bold decision to go for a shower-only bathroom and want the shower “system” (or set? not sure what it’s called but i mean…
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redwagon
in Decorative 14 years and 5 months ago
Help sourcing a glass banister for a stair
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ea9a400b295d-.jpg We have recently installed a new stair in our apartment and would like to have a glass banister put in. Similar to one in…
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nalusurf
in Roofers 12 years and 10 months ago
Wanted to Post Some Feedback for a Roofer we Used Recently...
We recently purchased a brownstone and, not surprisingly, have a lot of wrok to be done. For the jobs I am choosing to leave to…
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anon552
in Tile 12 years and 10 months ago
seeking Bathroom tile/Handyman--Park Slope Vicinity
This is a small job (just a few hours of work): I need a tile person to take up about 25 sq ft. of glazed…
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bksuperdad
in Brownstoner 12 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom Layout
I am in the midst of a renovation of my brownstone and it is roughly 19 x 42\. I am a new owner in teh…
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jumping
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Rec to remove a wall between kitchen and dining room
Looking for someone to remove the wall between my kitchen and dining room in a 20 foot wide 1915 row house. Someone who can add…
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yahem
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
Good demolition company
Hello all! We are about to embark on a deck project and wanted to see about doing the demo on the side. Does anyone know…
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mr_rhone
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
sheetrock, drywall recommendations near bed stuy.
having a surprisingly hard time tracking anyone down. it’s for a very small job.
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nicolemull
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a reliable, responsive, Central Air Service Company/person -- Do they exist????
We have a Spacepak handler with a Unico Chiller (from back before Spacepak made their own Chiller, I am told). The company that installed it…
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bksuperdad
in Brownstoner 12 years and 10 months ago
Bathroom Layout
I am in the midst of a renovation of my brownstone and it is roughly 19 x 42\. I am a new owner in teh…
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redukkha
in Property Management 12 years and 10 months ago
Commercial Mortgage Broker?
I am looking to refinance the mortgage on a small mixed-use building in Park Slope and draw some money out of the property. Total refinancing…
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RBCG
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace conversion
We’d like to convert a parlor-floor fireplace to wood-burning. Used to be forced-air, with three channels (one for each floor). The chimney is fairly deep…
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bharpaz
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago
stripping paint from wood doors/window - lead issues
I need to have layers of paint removed from two wooden doors and a tall window with wooden moldings. A home test indicates there is…
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georgefell
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 10 months ago
Need advice in upgrading my house system
1. The burglar alarm that I have at home is a little outdated (okay, okay…it’s REALLY outdated). It’s sort of dying on me, too, and…
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hawaiismurf
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 10 months ago
Another Mitsubishi Multi City question
Four level brownstone – gut renovation planning in process. Considering Mitsubishi City Multi for both AC and Heat, with no other heating source. Rooftop solar…
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bk2013
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
South area of Bed Stuy - changing? Safe for family?
We are looking to purchase a brownstone in Crown Heights but just came across something interesting right across Atlantic in Bed Stuy by Herkimer and Nostrand. …
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RG
in Roofers 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for Putnamdenizen
A few years ago you recomended MB Construction for roof replacement. I would like to talk to you off line about your experience, if it’s…
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