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bbbklyn
in Renovation 12 years ago
Need a Plumber/Detective
We have a mysterious leak in the bathroom that is causing our wall to bubble and discolor, and no one seems to be able to…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 12 years ago
Hardwood Installation Cost
What is the average cost for the installation of hardwood in Brooklyn? Thank you in advance.
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brownstoney
in Excavation 12 years ago
Neighbor Excavating Foundation - best course of action
My next door neighbor is excavating the foundation of her house in order to install a stairway from her basement up to her yard. I…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 12 years ago
Can we redo our kitchen for under 10k?
Here is a video link to our kitchen http://youtu.be/_5m_WGAJhLU . The kitchen is approximately 15×12\. We would like to replace the floors, resurface the cabinets,…
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4668squarefeet
in Renovation 12 years ago
Heat pumps - pros/cons?
Does anyone have any experience with the newer Mitsubishi heat pump technology that supposedly provides sufficient heating even in cold water down to -15 degrees?…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years ago
Reasonable price to paint steel deck? Best paint?
What’s a reasonable price to paint a steel deck that’s primed with red primer? Our rear deck goes from ground level to raised parlor floor,…
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jessie200
in Plumbing 12 years ago
ISO: Plumber experienced in steam heat
I am looking for a plumber experienced in steam heat. Please let me know if you’ve worked with someone that you felt really knew his…
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hawaiismurf
in Walls and Interiors 12 years ago
Asbestos in drywall joint compound
Has anyone done an asbestos remediation that include removing swathes of drywall due to asbestos in the drywall joint compound? Is there any more time…
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hawaiismurf
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Asbestos remediation contractor?
Any recommendations for a cost effective asbestos remediation contractor? Relatively extensive job in 4 storey townhouse – roof, steam pipes, old bathroom tile, and Drywall…
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?
We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…
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PSGirl
in General Discussion 12 years ago
ISO Appraiser Recommendation
We are looking at a brownstone, currently a 2-family, that is in the process of being split into 2 condos. It needs a gut renovation.…
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bedstuygirl3
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Post Renovation Cleaning Needed in Bed-Stuy
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a company that can do a thorough cleaning of my brownstone post significant renovation. I need someone with the capability…
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summerbrooklyn
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Thinking about bidding $590k on a $700k coop
Hi – I’m looking at putting in an offer for a park slope coop that needs some work (new kitchen). I’m not working with a…
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bedstuywalla
in General Discussion 12 years ago
any recs for where to find vintage door hooks?
hey folks, I’m looking for old, antique, used, salvaged, unique/bizarre, and/or vintage door hooks for a wall project. I’m happy to go hunting at any…
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cherylandmichelle
in Roofing 12 years ago
ISO Coop Roofer/facade work Recommendation
Our coop, an 8 unit brick building constructed in the 1930s, needs a recommendation for a licensed and insured roofer who can both replace or…
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sqhaexgkh
in General Discussion 12 years ago
Developer Delays, Advice?
I’m in the midst of dealing with substantial developer delays. My developer, Joe and Amy Miller of Park Slope, have no experience and while construction…
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elm_bk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago
Ikea kitchen cabinets - sizes?
Hi, Thanks to everyone for answers to my first kitchen query (how can my kitchen be cheaper/my life improved . .. ) – now I’m…
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jackdavis100
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
18" bathroom vanity
Hi Everybody My bathroom project is stalled because the vanity we got has 22″ depth and it just wouldn’t go through the door. There is…
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