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Augustiner
in For Sale 13 years and 2 months ago
2 marble fireplaces + pocket doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5108399f31a7a-.jpg for sale, ready for pickup 2 dismantled marble fireplaces, never painted, good condition 1 set of pocket doors I hate to see these go,…
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krinokin
in Duct Cleaning 13 years and 2 months ago
Looking for Air Duct Cleaning recos..
We just fininshed renovation from lovely Sandy and now need the air ducts cleaned. Any recos?
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theoperadiva
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
"Tree" transplanting - any recommendations?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510a76065002d-.jpg We have an enormous 60+ year old rhododendron bush in our backyard that we’d like to transplant to another location. It is truly a…
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gemby
in Mortgage 13 years and 3 months ago
questions about how mortgage brokers work
Hello, I’ve read previous threads on mortgage brokers, but still have a few questions about using them as opposed to going directly through banks. It’s…
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windmill
in Garden 13 years and 2 months ago
How much do Movers usually charge? What about for Storage?
How much do you estimate it should cost to move from a 2 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn to a house less than a mile away.…
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gretschgirl
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
forensic architect
Can anyone recommend a Brooklyn or NYC based forensic architect who is worth their weight in gold yet won’t cost an arm and leg? …
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oliver_nyc
in Masonry 13 years and 2 months ago
under stoop waterproofing
our under stoop area (entrance door to garden level) has wet walls – it looks like the water may be seeping in through the steps…
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greencat
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 months ago
Broken pipe/main on the block...who's responsible?
Hi all, We’re out of town and just heard that a fire department is outside an aparently abandoned house in Bed-stuy as a main burst,…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Decorative 13 years and 2 months ago
What do you call the decorative plaster molding above the picture rail but beneath the crown molding found on the parlour floor of b'stones?
Enter Your Question
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stephanie
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
No records on file for conversion from oil to gas heat
Hi. I took a look at a nice house today. The owner said he had converted from oil to gas heating within the past two…
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architerp
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 3 months ago
Drywaller Recommendation
Can anyone recommend a reputable person/company to install drywall? I have a small bedroom (11′ x 12′) that I need done. I need someone who’s…
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raistlin
in Masonry 13 years and 3 months ago
Retaining wall contractor needed
Looking for reputable retaining wall contractor. My house in Brooklyn is among the 12 houses that just got issued ECB violation because the retaining wall in in…
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oliver_nyc
in Masonry 13 years and 2 months ago
under stoop waterproofing
our under stoop area (entrance door to garden level) has wet walls – it looks like the water may be seeping in through the steps…
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lkpe
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen renovation: Hiding outlets on islands
Wanted to ask the community for some creative ideas to hide electrical outlets on the side of kitchen islands, as required by NYC code. I…
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misconformist
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Seeking a good carpenter
Hello: Does anyone have a recommendation for carpenter to install some windows/doors as well as open up a wall between a parlor floor and backroom. …
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ejalbk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
Painting Fire Escapes in Cold Weather?
We received a notice of violation that our fire escapes require painting and we have a hearing coming up shortly. I have looked into manufacturer’s…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Decorative 13 years and 2 months ago
What do you call the decorative plaster molding above the picture rail but beneath the crown molding found on the parlour floor of b'stones?
Enter Your Question
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Sophia
in Bars and Pubs 13 years and 2 months ago
Where do you watch the Super Bowl in Brooklyn
Any recommendations for a local Super Bowl party?
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