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in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 1 month ago
Pavers for patio/sidewalk available for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e42c138b29c2-.jpg Re-post with a sample image. We have left-over concrete pavers from our backyard patio project. We have 250 of them, and each paver is…
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bdz
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Electrician for boiler or new boiler?
It seems that we have an electric problem with our boiler (gas). If possible we would like to try to repair it to avoid the…
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snappyglitter
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
SAVE THE DATE!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…
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snappyglitter
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
SAVE THE DATE!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…
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sisico
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month ago
Bed-Stuy Looking for a new home to live
Any input will be greatly appreciated. I am renting an apartment on Franklyn and Gates but I???m kind of reluctant to move from Forest…
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amberpierce
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
exterior door guy?
We need to replace the exterior door of a brownstone in a landmarked stretch of park slope, and don’t have the deepest of pockets. Any…
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stephanie
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 1 month ago
Parlor Floor rear DECK (step out/down)
We are Putting a deck off the parlor floor. Our dilemma… The step off the deck. We have seen it flush to the inside parlor…
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stencil
in Television 14 years and 1 month ago
Television / Home Theater Installer Recommendations
Looking to have a plasma TV wall mounted, and all wiring put in walls, including for rear surround speakers. Any recommendations? So many shady looking…
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xistent
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Bamboo Flooring
I posted recently asking for recommendations for bamboo flooring. I want to expand on that ask for feedback on bamboo flooring in general. Is it…
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xanthiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Deck question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment. When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…
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gasbklyn
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
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M
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Ardex flooring
I would like to install a white cement floor with an epoxy glossy finish in the bathroom. The contractor suggested time ago Ardex. Has anyone…
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jasetheace
in Insurance 14 years and 1 month ago
Homeowners insurance
Does anyone have any good recommendations for Homeowners insurance. Its for a 4 floor brownstone with a garden rental. tia
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seriousasaheartattack
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Basement Ceiling - exposed joists
Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable. My…
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xanthiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Deck question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment. When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…
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voltron
in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago
What legal actions can be done?
I have a contractor that has gone awol. Not answering phone messages or emails and has gone completely MIA. Problem is he has gone MIA…
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mbw
in Roofers 14 years and 1 month ago
What can be put on top of a rubber roof?
I am getting my roof redone. New rubber sheets and aluminum coated. I’d love to have some covering to make it nice (and occassionally walkable,…
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crownheightsluver
in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago
North Crown Heights Landmarking
Does anyone know if Pacific Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues will be part of the Phase III land marking? I was also wondering…
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