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sharon121
in Fencing 12 years and 3 months ago
Fence Contractor and Fence Materials - Brooklyn
Hi! I’m looking to install a privacy fence in my yard. Fully attached house in Bklyn. About 40 feet on each side and about 17…
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rachelrachel
in Fencing 12 years and 3 months ago
What kind of work is being done to the facade of the "Bushwick Leaders' High School"( formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy)
There is a scaffolding surrounding the Bushwick Leaders High School (formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy Bldg) located at Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. I…
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rachelrachel
in Fencing 12 years and 3 months ago
What kind of work is being done to the facade of the "Bushwick Leaders' High School"( formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy)
There is a scaffolding surrounding the Bushwick Leaders High School (formerly a Little Sisters of Mercy Bldg) located at Bushwick Ave and Dekalb Ave. I…
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annep
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 3 months ago
What's the best way to refinish a rusting deck?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5169fb2db288e-.jpg The contractors I bought my condo unit from obviously used steel with the wrong kind of coating on it, because it’s been rusting from…
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jjq
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Bay Ridge Tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51689b50b2ecc-.jpg Can anyone tell me what type of tree this is? The trees in the Pix are planted along 72ns street, and are common throughout…
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brooklyn72
in Flooring 12 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a roofer?
Has anyone had experience with having to redo a roof that includes asbestos abatement? We understand that we can cover the asbestos to abate it,…
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jjq
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Bay Ridge Tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51689b50b2ecc-.jpg Can anyone tell me what type of tree this is? The trees in the Pix are planted along 72ns street, and are common throughout…
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xchx
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Wanted: Kitchen Cabinets
Is anyone upgrading their kitchen? I need some cabinets for a low-budget renovation in Brooklyn and I’m looking to buy a used set.
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RBCG
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 3 months ago
Entry doors
Besides the Old Iron guy (whose name escapes me) near Lowes and Eddie in Ft. Greene, anyone know of other sources for townhouse entry doors?…
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anon200
in Environmental and Green Design 12 years and 3 months ago
Joint solar / green roof installation?
Our coop is considering installing solar panels in conjunction with a green roof, and figure it might be easiest to design and install the two…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Average architect and GC fee
Hello, we are soon to embark on an almost-gut reno of a brownstone and trying to figure out overall budget/wishlist, etc.. to set everyone’s expectations…
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rrosario35
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
We'd like to shoot a Beautiful View
Hello, My name is Richard, no my brother in law and I are like… Amatuer Photographers… we just have fun doing it. It’s a hobby…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 3 months ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 3 months ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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redwagon
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for high quality detailer/handyman
In search of someone to help put in new (and some cases clean-up some poorly done) detail work (e.g. stair edge where it meets dry…
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suedeshoes
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
proper depth for patio base?
Hi. We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard. One recommended 2″ gravel plus…
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gothaml
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Cost of installing a gas line?
The people who flipped our building back in the 70s removed the gas line. I hate cooking on an electric stove. Now that we are…
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bmichaelg
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 3 months ago
Cost and recommendations for a good litigating attorney.
Our seller is in breach of contract and it appears that we are going to have to bring a law suit against them for specific…
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