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sunny10

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago

Excellent painter

I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

winnipegal

in Other 14 years and 1 month ago

What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?

We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

Brooklynista

in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago

Fencing Contractor?

Can anyone recommend an experienced, reliable and reasonably priced fencing contractor? The job is really very small. We’re only talking a wood fence to run…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

thehorsesmouth

in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago

Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion?  Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no?  Sorry…

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thehorsesmouth

in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago

Who wants to come to our blockwide stoop sale? Putnam Ave. btwn Throop & Tompkins Sat. June 18

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dfa095fecf69- Is this self-promotion?  Somewhat, but I see it more as block promotion and what’s good for the block is good for brownstoner, no?  Sorry…

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Silvermax

in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago

Seeking Advice about a Fence Issue

Here???s the situation: We installed the existing chain-link fence 17 years ago; our neighbors on either side each contributed one quarter of the total cost:…

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Hardcharger

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago

Floor Repair Done Wrong

I had a company that was recommended on this forum come and repair refinish a parquet floor.  Part of it was a kitchen that was…

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Williams

in Demolition 14 years and 1 month ago

joint compound buckets - seen any?

I sometimes come across a dumpster filled with EMPTY 5 gallon joint compound buckets…. I would like to get some for a project of mine.…

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brickstone

in Masonry 14 years and 1 month ago

Bluestone Installation

I am looking for someone to replace the concrete in my front yard with bluestone.Hopefully, someone responsive (e.g. returns calls!) and reliable. No luck in…

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nf85

in Cellar 14 years and 1 month ago

Flies/mosquitoes hanging out under stoop--how to discourage?

Hi everyone,Since it got warm I’ve noticed that any time I go to the (English) basement entrance, a bunch of assorted mosquitoes and flies come…

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winnipegal

in Other 14 years and 1 month ago

What should a family of 4 from Canada do on a day in Brooklyn?

We’ll be coming to NYC in a few weeks, staying in midtown, doing all the usual tourist things. Of course this includes walking over the…

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voltron

in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago

[Need] Redoing concrete backyard- need recommendations

I am looking to redo a backyard that is about 380 sq. ft. The previous owner built a wood deck on top of the concrete…

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sunny10

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago

Excellent painter

I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…

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sunny10

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Indoor painter recommendation

I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…

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caperdog

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Painted wood stairs

The painted wood stairs in our brownstone are in pretty rough shape. What’s the best way to remove the old paint so that we can…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

nonsense

in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 1 month ago

DOB and building plans

What is the procedure to look into/get copies of construction plans at the DOB for a neighboring building – small condo development completed around three…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

MyGoodEye

in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago

PLUMBING : House Trap Stoppage

Hiya. Any quick recommendations for a solid plumber in the South Slope area? It appears that my house-trap is clogged and my basement is starting…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

yoyopa

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df7cfaa5e869-processed-httpimgarchiexpocomimages_aephoto-m2toilet-brush-228557jpg.jpg For Sale new – unused – unmounted Wall-mounted BLOMUS LIQUO porcelain toilet brush (white) (18″H x 5″W x 5.5″D) This toilet cleaning brush mounts…

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shnarkie

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Owner's Representative and inexpensive Designer

Hello – I have 2 questions 1) has anyone ever worked with an Owner’s Representative in a renovation project? We are planning a decent sized…

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brookjoo

in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 1 month ago

Need help with carpet for common areas of co-op

Our building is looking to redo our common areas and I was wondering if anyone knows who makes and sells durable carpets (looking for a…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

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