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bbhues
in Garden 12 years ago
Back yard lawn
We recently moved to an apartment with a fairly large back yard. There is a spot about 20 x 25 that at one time might…
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threetrees
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Suggestions for refinancing, please
I want to refinance my house in order to get lower rates while they last. My current mortgage is with Chase, but I’d like to…
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deanbh
in Electricians 12 years ago
Settlement offer from Con Ed
I’d thought I’d update the Brownstoner group on our ongoing small claims court case against Con Ed for flooding our basement with a fire hydrant.…
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straybongo
in Neighborhood News 12 years ago
Boerum Hill area CSA open for 2014 season applications
Fresh, affordable produce is on its way to Boerum Hill for the 2014 season… The Brooklyn Beet CSA brings locally grown, farm-fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs…
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anydaynow
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?
hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…
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gpoint
in For Sale 12 years ago
Set of 4 Solid Maple Windsor Dining Chairs $350
Windsor chairs are in nice condition, some marks and wear are to be expected and are commensurate with age and use. With shaped cresting rails…
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gpoint
in For Sale 12 years ago
Set of 4 Solid Maple Windsor Dining Chairs $350
Windsor chairs are in nice condition, some marks and wear are to be expected and are commensurate with age and use. With shaped cresting rails…
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fmb78
in Lighting 12 years ago
Hanging a chandelier from parlor medallion
Hello all. I’d like to get a move on to hang an overhead light in our front parlor. I’d like to do this the right…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
In need of advice for new boiler......heating-a/c
3600 sq. ft fully gut renovated brownstone. 4 floors, triplex over 1 bed apt….2 family Can anyone recommend HVAC or separate boilers/AC installation? Manufacturer/model, etc?…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Exposed duct work for HVAC- Please help!!
I am moving in my brownstone on May 1st and I don’t have central air. I am going to be installing Mitsubishi mr slims in…
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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Replace front door
Hello, We are about to close on a brownstone in a historic district. Amongst a slew of interior renovations, we need to replace the original…
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TimmyTheTiger
in Metalwork 12 years ago
Old Brownstone front door handle
I’m trying to clean/restore the original door handles of my house. I don’t know what material they are made from which makes it harder to…
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anydaynow
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?
hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…
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fmb78
in Lighting 12 years ago
Hanging a chandelier from parlor medallion
Hello all. I’d like to get a move on to hang an overhead light in our front parlor. I’d like to do this the right…
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mlight
in Sidewalks 12 years ago
City spray painted marks on sidewalk??
Hello all! The city came by a few weeks ago and spray painted various marks (mostly arrows) in various different colors on the sidewalk. Colors…
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xchx
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Bricks/pavers
Does anyone have a pile of bricks or other pavers sitting around that they’d like to get rid of? Thinking of building a patio this…
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repairstuff
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Commercial Grade Washers/Dryers for Co-op Building
Hi All, I’m curious if anyone has had to look in to buying commercial grade washers and dryers for a multi-unit building. The woman researching…
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vttobk
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor/subcontractor problems
We undertook a renovation 18 months ago, and moved in (and had mostly finished) in September 2012. Our HVAC sub has since disappeared – initialy…
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