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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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