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crownrenovation

in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago

Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?

We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…

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dylanfan

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

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dylanfan

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

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streaker

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?

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VHR

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago

Con Ed

Did anyone else get a totally out of whack estimated bill from Con Ed this month? The bill said no one could read the meter…

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argylerd

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago

RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER

Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…

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morganpony68

in Electricians 12 years and 8 months ago

Generators

Anyone know if you are you allowed to have a generator in your brownstone in NYC?   I really don’t want a gas (“petrol”) powered…

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peterinbrooklyn

in Cellar 12 years and 8 months ago

Melting snow causing water leak from electrical box in cellar

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be2dcdcc62-.jpg This is kind of hard to describe. Anyhow, I have water dripping from the gray electrial panel (box) in the cellar at the front of…

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scarter

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago

good short sale realtors

Does anyone know of any realtors that are good/experienced at selling short sales?

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argylerd

in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

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MDR

in Flooring 13 years ago

WOOD FLOORING SOURCE

I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring.  I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…

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anne_nyc

in Metalwork 12 years and 8 months ago

ISO Iron work recommendation for small job

Hi – The day has come and our washing machine has died.  It came with the house and we have no idea how the last…

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nancy sullivqn

in Demolition 12 years and 8 months ago

Dumpster use? A few basic questions

Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…

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streaker

in Drywall and Insulation 12 years and 8 months ago

Sandy and Mold risk?

Sandy wiped out the lower level of my home in Manhattan Beach. I have no flood insurance and they say they won’t pay. Fema will…

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theoperadiva

in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago

Concrete sink fabricator?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509dc3ce92509-.jpg We’re looking for someone local or in New Jersey to fabricate a concrete and wood sink for us (photo below). Any recommendations?

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theoperadiva

in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago

Concrete sink fabricator?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509dc3ce92509-.jpg We’re looking for someone local or in New Jersey to fabricate a concrete and wood sink for us (photo below). Any recommendations?

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emekap

in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago

Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…

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crownrenovation

in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago

Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?

We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…

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argylerd

in Heating 12 years and 8 months ago

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

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streaker

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago

Sandy destroyed boiler - no money for new one. Anyone can suggest good plumber who could rehabilitate old boiler if possible?

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