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in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

579 Jefferson #1: so expensive!

I know Corcoran thinks they can get any amount of money they want, but doesn’t this seem excsessive for a Bed-Stuy one bed 8 blocks…

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fhtudor

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

Does anyone have a infrared paint remover they'd like to part with?

I have tons of stripping to do, and I’m hoping to move a little faster than my traditional heat gun will allow, and I was…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

suedeshoes

in Schools 12 years and 1 month ago

ps 124?

Does anyone here have direct experience with ps 124 (silas b. utcher on 4th avenue)?  This is the school that we are zoned for (we…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

architerp

in Carpet and Upholstery 12 years and 6 months ago

Re-Installing Carpet

Can anyone recommend a carpet installer to reinstall some carpet I want to pull out? Long story short, we had carpet installed in my daughters…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

downsizer

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 1 month ago

Source for slate kitchen countertop

Does anyone have a reliable source for NY/VT slate for use as kitchen countertop?

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eme1million

in Other 12 years and 1 month ago

who to call for leaking skylight

This is a hinged skylight on a slightly sloped roof that has a long-standing problem with leaking.  I cannot make it leak with a hose…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

CommodoreStephenDecatur

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago

Judgmental preservationist seeks old window glass

I’m RESTORING my old windows and hope to get old window glass with imperfections to use. With so many people tossing out repairable 100+ year-old…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ktm6

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

looking for a carpenter who used to advertise on b-stoner

I am looking for a carpenter who used to advertise here on b-stoner a while back. He gave me a quote for some work a…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

bedstuy06

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

FS: KOHLER Fluence 3/8-Inch Thick Glass Bypass Bath Door $320 OBO

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b22466e2c4f-.jpg Bought this  online for our bathroom reno and could not use it. NIB! If interested call 646/709-3386 or email jenmit@earthlink(dot)net.   Retails between $500-700 KOHLER…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

billtubbyhouse

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago

Recommending Warren Stewart

Hello all. I recently hired Warren Stewart, a carpenter and deck builder, to refinish my large backyard deck made of Ipe. Warren helped to build…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

elm_bk

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 5 months ago

tell me all about your decks . . .

Hi, We are going to be putting a deck on to the back of a frame house, from the parlor kitchen with stairs down to…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ev2sea

in Electricians 12 years and 1 month ago

Fuse Box

I’m thinking about buying a 650 sf 1BR co-op apt built in the 50s which has a fuse box instead of circuit breakers. I plan…

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ev2sea

in Electricians 12 years and 1 month ago

Fuse Box

I’m thinking about buying a 650 sf 1BR co-op apt built in the 50s which has a fuse box instead of circuit breakers. I plan…

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Slope4Eva

in Home Entertainment Systems 13 years and 8 months ago

35MM Film Conversion to DVD

Can anyone give a recommendation for a local (Bklyn or SI) photo lab who converts old (50+ years) 35MM home movies to DVD?   Were you satisfied…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

jessyjessyjessy

in Electricians 12 years and 6 months ago

Appliance Repair Guy- recommendation

We just had our appliances repaired by Peter of Father & Son Appliance Repair. This guy was awesome! http://www.yelp.com/biz/father-and-son-appliance-repair-brooklyn He was clearly very knowledgeable, and…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

hawaiismurf

in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago

CODE expediting company - any experiences or recommendations

I am considering CODE as expeditor on a townhouse renovation project. Any experiences with them?

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

samtsegaye

in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 1 month ago

Scope of Work

Hi – My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a home from a developer.  The deal involves certain improvements to be made…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

hawaiismurf

in Construction 12 years and 1 month ago

CODE expediting company - any experiences or recommendations

I am considering CODE as expeditor on a townhouse renovation project. Any experiences with them?

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jjq

in Electricians 12 years and 1 month ago

Complete Electrical Upgrade DOB Paperwork

I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what is required to be filed over at the DOB in order to do…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

notny

in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago

Bathtub

I have a new, unused bathtub that I’m selling. It has a slight ding from the factory (it’s completely patched). American Standard porcelain-coated steel tub.…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

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