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newhouse

in General Contractors 13 years ago

How to thank contractors at end of reno?

We’ve been in the fortunate position of having a good experience with our GC so far.  They have been great to work with and I…

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alexk

in Electricians 13 years ago

Electrician recommendations

Hi, I am looking for an electritcian to work on a renovation of our house in Bed-Stuy. We are putting in a new kitchen, a half…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

christimody

in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago

ISO Reclaimed Eastern Pine, 7-10" near Cobble Hill, approx. 300 sq.ft.

We are renovating our apt in Cobble Hill and would like to refinish and leave the old subfloor exposed. Approximately 300 sq. ft needs to…

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normanmcdon

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago

Roots in my sewer pipe

I was just made aware that roots from a city tree has entered my sewer pipe, does anyone have any experience or a suggestion of…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

greenwoodnewowner

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago

Need advice about removing cement from garden

I want to remove the cement slabs currently covering my back garden space. I’d love any advice and/lessons learned from people who’ve done this. And,…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

bedstuytownhouse

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 9 months ago

Installing sliding glass doors on rear parlor

Hello all, Curious to know the ins and outs of creating a wall of windows / sliding glass doors across the rear of our parlor…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

nalusurf

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago

Experience with McQuay PTAC Units (HVAC)??

I have a question here, hopefully Masterplumber will pick this up!!  I am not familiar with the units mentioned above, they seem to be similar…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

Crooklyn30

in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago

Best "Front Yard" Tree?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5085763968555-.jpg My small “front yard” is being dug up as I type this to replace an old sewer line which is allowing us the opportunity…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

chrisinbrooklyn

in Lighting 12 years and 8 months ago

Clinton Hill Coop

My wife and I are considering buying an apartment at Clinton Hill Co-op. We’d love to hear from anyone who lives there about what it’s…

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Frazier

in Lighting 12 years and 8 months ago

Light Fixtures

Can any recommend a stores that sell high end light fixtures at discount prices. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Frazier

in Wood Restoration 12 years and 8 months ago

Kitchen cabinet maker

Can anyone recommend a great kitchen cabinet maker that also makes book cases and radiator covers in wood.

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Frazier

in Decorative 12 years and 8 months ago

Tile Shops for designer tiles at discount price

I have a very small kitchen and bathroom. That I plan to retile. So I was looking to see if anyone new of a place…

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Frazier

in Decorative 12 years and 8 months ago

Tile Shops for designer tiles at discount price

I have a very small kitchen and bathroom. That I plan to retile. So I was looking to see if anyone new of a place…

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11216mac

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago

87 Macdonough St

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5086b2fa99b31-.jpg Does anyone know what is happening at 87 MacDonough St,  The Ladies Tent Lodge?  I see that they have divided the land with a…

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maxw

in Security 12 years and 8 months ago

Has anyone used Frontpoint Security Systems? If so, what has your experience been?

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

chaun718

in Tile 12 years and 8 months ago

Bathroom basin retiling

Does anyone know a good tiler /plumber who would help after I remove the existing plastic shower basin? I can do the demo of the…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

tapnow

in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago

Can anyone recommend a company to clean and refinish a marble bathroom countertop? It is in need of cleaning and resealing. Thanks.

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danyny

in Furniture 13 years and 1 month ago

Furnitures for sale

Hi there, I am moving at the end of May and I have decided to sell some of my furniture. I am only selling items…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

pocketdora

in Mortgage 12 years and 8 months ago

Do I have any chance of persuading the bank this is a single family home?

I’m about to buy a 1500 sq foot house, to use a single family home. It is classified with the NYC Dept of Buildings as…

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stuyvesantheights

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 2 months ago

Early signs of pipe collapse?

There is some strange water on the floor of my basement which I’m concerned about.  It’s seeping in through the faoundation directly under the entry…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

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