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kimthorn10

in General Discussion 9 years ago

New Front Entry Doors: what kind and finding custom millworker to make them

In my neighborhood of Bushwick, security is less an issue they days: I am seeing old heavy steel doors being replaced by full “glass” ?…

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kcc414

in Renovation 9 years ago

Used Balusters, Newel Post Finial - Stair Rehab

Does anyone have used balusters and/or newel post finial to sell? Need 38-40 balusters (similar to photo – exact match not needed) 1 Finial [IMG_5572](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:lSYF:img_5572.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 9 years ago

4567rsp

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Termites = deal breaker?

We’re considering a brownstone, which according to our inspector, showed “termite damage noted to last couple of floor joists in cellar. Treatment needed if proof…

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Updated 9 years ago

barbcny

in General Discussion 9 years ago

affordable wide plank flooring

any advice on where to purchase 10-12″ wide plank flooring? could be white oak or other. hoping it can be affordable, thanks!

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barbcny

in General Discussion 9 years ago

affordable wide plank flooring

any advice on where to purchase 10-12″ wide plank flooring? could be white oak or other. hoping it can be affordable, thanks!

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michellefk

in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago

Roof Deck General Contractor

Can anyone recommend a general contractor for a steel roof top deck? Plumbing and pavers are part of the project. I need a contractor to…

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Updated 9 years ago

kachuri999

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Synthetic lawn installation rec's

Has anyone out there installed a synthetic lawn in their backyard? Any recommendations for a company/contractor that installs them?

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cubelo

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Looking for a super

Hi all, my small building in Boerum Hill/Gowanus is looking for a super to handle the trash and clean the halls once a month. Does…

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Updated 9 years ago

brooklynbemused

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Contractor recommendation for accordion door/basement conversion

HI all. I would like to dig down in my back yard and create a walk out basement plus a wall of windows in the…

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brooklynbemused

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Contractor recommendation for accordion door/basement conversion

HI all. I would like to dig down in my back yard and create a walk out basement plus a wall of windows in the…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Landscaping

I need a landscaper for the front n backyard of my bed stuy brownstone.

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Updated 9 years ago

elm_bk

in General Discussion 9 years ago

"Good Neighbor" fences

Hi, I’d like to find a cedar fence that is not too expensive, that’s finished on both sides so we can go in together with…

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Updated 9 years ago

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Anyone know someone who can repair a very large custom sliding door?thank you

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lgwlcvqt

in General Discussion 9 years ago

How to prevent garbage can theft?

In a matter of several weeks, one lid and one garbage can and lid were stolen from the front of my building. I previously had…

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cubelo

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Looking for a super

Hi all, my small building in Boerum Hill/Gowanus is looking for a super to handle the trash and clean the halls once a month. Does…

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pwhite

in Plumbing 9 years ago

Natural Gas line for Grill

I have a capped off natural gas line in my backyard. Can anyone comment on the process of uncapping it and making it legal for…

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utoeid

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Looking for a Handyman, Guy Friday with vehicle

Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knew of a man or woman who has their own van who would be willing to run errands,…

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Updated 9 years ago

elm_bk

in General Discussion 9 years ago

"Good Neighbor" fences

Hi, I’d like to find a cedar fence that is not too expensive, that’s finished on both sides so we can go in together with…

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since2002

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Contractor For Finished Basement

Anyone have recommendations for a contractor who can convert my basement into a reck room with a bathroom? I have plumbing and electric lined up…

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Updated 9 years ago

elm_bk

in General Discussion 9 years ago

Central Air or Mini-Split?

Hi, I did read the article by this name but didn’t find my questions answered there, so I’m putting it out again–WHICH IS BETTER? We…

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