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mqkglcxx

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Help w/sanding and staining outdoor furniture

Any recommendations for someone that can help sand and seal a large outdoor teak table and coffee table? I cleaned the furniture myself w/ a…

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mrreedent

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Anybody know Hi-Tech Contractors?

We’re considering using this guy, Kamran at Hi-Tech, to lay backyard brick – anybody know this company? Highly rated on yelp, but you know…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

General Contractor

Hello, all. I’m looking to remodel my kitchen in Bed Stuy. Can anyone suggest a contractor.

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HELP! Brownstone Deck (I’m going to jump off a bridge)

My husband and I have been undergoing a renovation for the past 2 years and I’ve aged at least 20 years. From dealing with shady…

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allyslope

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Skylight - Repair

I have Velux Skylight. I want to try to repair an issue. See attached some of the rubber parts are coming off. Is there a…

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laurenpacker123

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Wood Burning Stove install

Has anyone on here installed a wood-burning stove insert into your brownstone fireplace? I am looking for a referral for someone that can assess if…

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evan

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Refinish vs replace hardwood? Ballpark costs, flooring company recs

Hi all – long time listener, first time caller here 🙂 Thank you all so much for contributing to this forum; it’s been a very…

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nzdwphcoqlxtu

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

How much does it cost to...

`Hey everyone, We are looking potentially buying our first home in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have been looking at many bownstones now. For us, the…

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tsgrlc

in General Discussion 6 years and 5 months ago

Looking for someone to replicate carved (intaglio) frosted glass panes - Recs?

I’m looking to replace two cracked pocket door panes. They are not typical etched glass–they have geometric and floral patterns cut into the surface–these cut…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

need contractor recos - basement reno+underpinning

not having a lot of luck finding contractors who’ve done this with great experience. looking to get an additional 3ft of height, remove 4 columns,…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Looking for someone to replace my windows

We have a brownstone in jersey city and are looking to replace all the windows both front and back. I’m looking for a contractor that…

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New window style popping up. Name?

Hope everyone in community is healthy. I‘ve been seeing this new window style where there’s a thin metal frame around the perimeter of the window…

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bbrc

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

DIY glue down cork tiles in the kitchen?

How easy is it to do a DIY install of cork floor tiles in a kitchen? We are looking at using a 12“ x 12“…

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citizenjane

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Install new windows before or after new brownstone facade?

Hi neighbors, We are upgrading the brownstone on the front of our house. New windows need to be installed. I’m torn between installing windows during…

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freckles1

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Solar panels on a pitched roof

Has anyone done solar panels on a pitched roof freestanding house? Looking for recommendations and/or good/bad experiences doing this. Thanks!

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Shower head

How to clean a shower head ? https://furnitureandhome.co.uk/

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tsarina

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

Need someone to repave my driveway in front of the building. gotta curb on one s

ide and iron fence on the other. Any recommendations?

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noodle3

in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago

FCO and Closing Date

Hi friends! I am in contract on a new construction in Brooklyn and awaiting a closing date (first time buyer). The building does have it’s…

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Stair runner

Recently had installed a wool stair runner by Richie’s Bay Ridge Carpet. Came out to ~$3,000 for two flights of stairs and a connecting hallway.…

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stickerhappy

in Renovation 4 years and 11 months ago

Laying new floor over old- ok or bad idea?

We are doing a renovation and debating whether to refinish the old existing but damaged floors or put down a new floor. If we put…

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