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murphybeds
in Decorative 13 years and 6 months ago
Murphy Beds
I think to buy Murphy beds for my apartments… Pls Suggest me the Comfort murphy beds….
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mdominic
in Construction 13 years and 6 months ago
After a Huge Flood From Above...
My wife and I own a pre-war co-op and we had a huge flood from above. The water came through both bathrooms and part of…
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sp303
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 6 months ago
Condensation around open masonry?
Hello, We have a fireplace on our first floor that runs up through the second floor and releases right above. The chimney was recently reflashed…
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BeatingUpwind
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
Where Can I Find Salvaged or Repro Stoop Railing?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f40ef64ba37a-.jpg My partner and I are rehabbing a brownstone shell in Harlem. After nearly a year, we’re almost done. We’re trying to put the façade…
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meglmt
in Furniture 13 years and 6 months ago
Distressing Furniture
I have a piece of unpainted furniture that I would like to finally have finished. I’m looking for the distressed look. Can anyone recommend…
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illfigure
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Installing a door to outdoor balcony
Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Mortgage 13 years and 6 months ago
Home Equity Loan
We are trying to find a great home equity loan. Anyone done one in the last year? Anyone get more than 80%? Seems like the…
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starfish11040
in Pest Control 14 years ago
Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...
formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…
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bklynazucar
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Highly recommend Clemens Sippel
Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional. He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet). He…
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bklynazucar
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Highly recommend Clemens Sippel
Clemens Sippel is extremely reliable, knowledgable, clean and professional. He designed and installed four closets (bedroom closet, linen closet, coat closet and laundry closet). He…
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roe
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design
We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…
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roe
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Carpenter Recommendation for Built-In Bookshelf - Galesi Design
We just had a built-in bookshelf/media center built by Christian Galesi, a local Brooklyn carpenter and we are extremely pleased with the result. Throughtout the…
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robbertlaims
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Contractor's Lawyer Needed
I have a client who is a contractor and seeks a good lawyer familiar with DOB process, construction contracts etc. Somebody who works with small…
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amandar
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 6 months ago
New Water Main and Sewer needed
Hi All- I just moved into the area with young children and must change the existing lead service to a copper service (or so I…
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Northie
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Arco Windows for Anderson windows installation?
Has anyone used Arco Windows on 20th Ave to install windows? I’m considering using them and would appreciate any feedback – good and bad. Thanks!!
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dosimon
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation
We just finished a moderately sized refreshing of our apartment which involved scraping and patching of exposed brick walls in prepartion for repainting along with…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 6 months ago
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
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xistent
in Tile 13 years and 6 months ago
SILICONE OVER PERIMETER GROUT LINES?
I just regrouted grout lines that failed in our bathroom and leaked through downstairs ceiling.The bathroom has an open shower (no curtain or walls) and…
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