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deva
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Garbage Dumping Container
I am removing a ton of junk and dirt from my basement replacing the cement floor and I am in need of a dumping container.…
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abrams
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace Installation and Removal
My husband and I had the privilege to work with Manny LaSalle, who both removed and installed a victorian marble fireplace. Manny is the consummate…
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colorcolor
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
House settling?
The other day, after a few inches of snow, then an evening of hard rain, our 3-family townhouse (a 2yr old gut reno which included…
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elisenew
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Removing Wooden Fireplace Mantel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b095edba1da-.jpg We have two fireplaces in our apartment, both with similar wooden mantels. We are considering removing one of them. We would appreciate help from…
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
A/C Insulated Magnetic Vent Register
I live on the top floor of a 4 story building. My apartment has central air and a few of the rooms are quite drafty,…
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Isabelle
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen range hood replacement
Over my stove is a ducted fan and light that must be replaced. It is about 35 years old and it is a Nutone VH330\.…
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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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deva
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Garbage Dumping Container
I am removing a ton of junk and dirt from my basement replacing the cement floor and I am in need of a dumping container.…
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ute123
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Airshaft?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5076d998b698c-.png Hello, I am considering moving into a renovated apartment on the first floor of an old 1916 “Dumbbell” Tenement. While 4 windows face the…
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carolynweiss
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking kitchen designer (not architect)
Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a kitchen designer to remodel a Brooklyn kitchen. Looking to go somewhat high end, but it’s not a…
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deano
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Renovation - before and after, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5165539a055e6-.jpg Sharing another before/after shot from the renovation of a 4-family. This parlor floor unit (like all the others) was in sorry shape, so pretty…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen Installation in Parts - Brilliant or Crazy Idea?
Must we install a new kitchen all at once or can we do it in 2 pieces (piece 1 – electrical/plumbing/ floors/walls/plaster and appliances; piece…
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guikazoid
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 2 months ago
Kitchen Toe Kick Heater
I am considering installing a toe kick heater in our kitchen because our new kitchen design will block the current baseboard heater. The kitchen has…
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JMT
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for old white marble pieces for fireplace
I’m missing the side pieces of marble for my 1880s fireplace, approx 43 inches high by 4 inches wide. Also missing the front base pieces…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 6 months ago
Seeking kitchen designer referrals
Any suggestions for (1) a particularly good kitchen designer at the Brooklyn Lowe’s, Home Depot or IKEA (or the Manhattan Home Depot) that knows how…
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snarkolepctic
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 4 months ago
Deposit vs. Downpayment
On the heels of the delightful NYTimes article on buying in this market, a dear friend is in a bit of a panic. She will…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone ever use AAL Gas and Boiler service/
My boiler doesn’t work. No heat in building. Any experience with AAL?
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bbmg
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Park Slope Wednesday parking / street cleaning alternate-side parking
Hi – Does anyone know of any streets in Park Slope that have Wednesday alt-side parking? Trying to leave the car there while gone over…
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