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streaker
in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month ago
Sandy damaged house - seeking recommendation for an honest and skillful general contractor
My family home in Manhattan Beach was devistated by Hurricane Sandy. Lower half of the house requires walls, floors, kitchen installation, etc. Looking for a…
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apartmenter1
in Counters 14 years and 2 months ago
Where to get Custom Marble Bathroom Sink Top
We want to get a marble or stone counter to replace a custom made tile counter that our bathroom sink is set into. The tile…
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Hardcharger
in Counters 14 years and 9 months ago
Granite Showroom
Is there a large granite selection anywhere in Brooklyn (or queens or si) similar to All Granite in New Jersey?
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jeanmarine2
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 1 month ago
Any suggestions for low or no voc paint for interior?
Any suggestions for a nice quality low voc or no voc interior paint? I’m considering Green Depot’s homemade brand and would love feedback from people…
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jackdavis100
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 1 month ago
18" bathroom vanity
Hi Everybody My bathroom project is stalled because the vanity we got has 22″ depth and it just wouldn’t go through the door. There is…
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acflorant
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
fireplaces
Can anyone recommend someone who strips and restores old fireplaces? I live in Brooklyn.
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dancingirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Filing with Landmarks for Window Work Permit
I am looking into either restoring or replacing my windows in the back of my building. Has anyone filed with Landmarks for a “minor work”…
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Frazier
in Antiques 13 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone ever had renovation work done by All Renovation Construction LLC?
Looking for any feedback on All Renovation Construction LLC? Looking to maybe get a quote from them for a remodeling of my apartment. So any…
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snarkolepctic
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Where can I look at iron gates?
We need to have a gate made for under our stoop. I see recommendations for different iron workers but do they all have shops where…
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teepeeteee
in Television 13 years and 8 months ago
Cutting the Time Warner Cable: Internet / Apple TV / Roku Questions
We are considering finally dropping our Time Warner cable TV/internet/phone bundle and going with Apple TV or Roku. From what I have researched, Roku has…
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DrinkyCrow
in Construction 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for new general contractor
Our new construction 15 unit condo building is looking to hire a new general contractor. We currently have several water related issues that need to…
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yanks21
in Waste Management 13 years and 1 month ago
Where to dump debris in Brooklyn? I have truck and can load- don't need dumpster service.
Hi- We finished a kitchen reno and I have a lot of bags of debris (tiles, plaster, wood, etc). I have a truck and manpower…
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mousta
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Need a new staircase for my cellar
Anyone have a good staircase person that can replace a very basic wooden staircase down to the cellar. It’s 10 steps. I do want a…
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chrissie
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 1 month ago
DEP WATER AND SEWER PROTECTION (BEWARE)
see earlier posts today about questionable exclusions from this company, AWR Councilman Lander needs to get involved.
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acflorant
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
fireplaces
Can anyone recommend someone who strips and restores old fireplaces? I live in Brooklyn.
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snarkolepctic
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Where can I look at iron gates?
We need to have a gate made for under our stoop. I see recommendations for different iron workers but do they all have shops where…
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dancingirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 1 month ago
Filing with Landmarks for Window Work Permit
I am looking into either restoring or replacing my windows in the back of my building. Has anyone filed with Landmarks for a “minor work”…
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danw
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 1 month ago
DEP water and sewer line protection
I was considering this program so I read the terms. One exclusion was that a sewer line repair would not be covered if the line…
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