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mousta
in Landscaping 12 years and 10 months ago
Medium sized yard, mostly hardscape or leave a bit of grass?
Looking for experiences from folks with similar sized yards. We have an 18′ X 36′ yard. We are thinking of mostly hardscaping with planting beds…
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brooklynny
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Custom Roman Shades
I have some fabric that I would like to use to make roman shades but I’m not handy enough to do it myself. Can anyone…
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overherhead
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Rubbish removal rec
I just wanted to recommend Jerry’s Rubbish Removal. I found them on the directory. They demo’d a small bathroom for me (I’m in a hurry!), and took…
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ilikeslices
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Curated Design Build
Has anyone used Curated Design Build for a reno project? I see they advertise on this site.
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jodybaty
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Does Anyone Know of a Therapy room rental in Park Slope?
I am a massage therapist in Park Slope and I am looking for a therapy room to rent. Here is what I am looking for.…
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rcc147
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Mover Recommendation
If anyone is looking for a man with a van, I can’t recommend Gary from Delivery Solutions highly enough. I’ve used him a few times…
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rachaelmichael
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone repair
I am looking to replace the brownstone on the front steps of my row house in Carroll gardens. Can anyone recommend a reliable and reasonable…
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drslope
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Experience replacing cedar shingles with Hardieboard?
I have an old grand dame home with cedar shingles in need of replacement. I am considering changing the facade to Hardieboad clapboard. Anyone have…
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brooklynjennie
in Exteriors 12 years and 10 months ago
Hamid Construction?
Hi I am looking for a contractor for some exterior work on our house. ANy recommendations? Has anyone used Hamid Construction? thank you
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brianoliverb
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Large Waste Removal Contractor Needed
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51acff66b0ea5-.jpg I am an architect on a small job in Williamsburg. The lot currently has an old freezer trailer on it, totally broken down and…
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dsbbrownstone
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Venting and Boilers
Hi there, I live in a 5 story brownstone. Our gas fueled steam boiler just died and we have to get a new one. We…
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mystiky
in Lighting 12 years and 10 months ago
I need suggestion / advice on LED-based lighting solution for my basement.
I am about to start work on our basement, which has been totally demo’ed. Everything has been removed, except for pipes and BX’es. All you…
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samtsegaye
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
hardiplank or clapboard
Hello – I am looking for thoughts on the difference in durability, appearance and ease of maintenance among hardiplank and clapboard. We had been looking…
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lz26
in Quality of Life 12 years and 10 months ago
Herkimer and Nostrand Safety
Hi — Looking at an apartment on Herkimer Street between Nostrand and New York. I have a 1.5 year old girl. Love BedSty and have…
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overherhead
in Demolition 12 years and 10 months ago
Rubbish removal rec
I just wanted to recommend Jerry’s Rubbish Removal. I found them on the directory. They demo’d a small bathroom for me (I’m in a hurry!), and took…
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pps_wannabe
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
"Albemarle Reno" blogger...how to contact him/her??
Hi, I just recently discovered the Albemarle Reno blog on this website. I would like to find some detailed info from him/her. Does anyone know…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
FS original butler's pantry
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51ae3f6f5b847-.jpg We had to remove our butler’s pantry to reconfigure the space and it can’t be used any place else in the house. Rather than…
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ditmasmom
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
FS original butler's pantry
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51ae3f6f5b847-.jpg We had to remove our butler’s pantry to reconfigure the space and it can’t be used any place else in the house. Rather than…
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