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crownrenovation
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Do I really need to replace electric and plumbing??
I know what everyone says, do it once and do it right but do I really need to replace the electric in the entire house?…
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drako
in Alarm 13 years and 4 months ago
Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?
Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…
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drako
in Alarm 13 years and 4 months ago
Anyone have a good Alarm Contractor who works on DSC equipment?
Hi, my alarm guy passed away and the guy who took over is not answering calls or coming to do a job. I’m looking to…
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yoomit
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
need heating specialist reco
can anyone recommend a heating specialist in brooklyn. i’ve seen the ones in the directory on this site…i’m sure they’re great, but their pricing is…
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TSN123
in Mortgage 13 years and 4 months ago
Mortgage Lender Recommendations
I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…
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Philly11201
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Radiant Heat Service.
Hello, Can anyone recommended someone to service a Warmboard radiant heat system? It was installed about two years ago and in spite of my best…
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oncewas
in Decorative 13 years and 4 months ago
Advice on White paint color for trim
Hi – I am painting my parlor floor atrium white, which is a slightly pinkish white. I am looking for advice on what (semi-gloss) white…
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Liani
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 5 months ago
IRON METAL BROWNSTONE DOORS??
Hello! Please make any recommendations for a vendor who can supply and install Iron doors w. glass (or is that plexi) for the front of…
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littlelotte
in Mortgage 13 years and 7 months ago
Refi in small co-op building?
Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)
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kiki
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
noisy pipes
My pipes are banging when the heat goes on, and in the middle of the night. . . Recommendations for steam heat specialist to inspect…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Do I need to flush a steam heat boiler system? If so, how often?
Steam people, I need advice. I recall being told once that the boiler should be flushed every so often- like opening the valve to empty…
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hooky
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
Local Source for Steel framed windows and doors?
I found this company online: http://eurolinesteelwindows.com/ But I’m sure there must be a local source for windows and doors like this. Anyone have any recommendations?…
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Philly11201
in Heating 13 years and 4 months ago
Radiant Heat Service.
Hello, Can anyone recommended someone to service a Warmboard radiant heat system? It was installed about two years ago and in spite of my best…
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lisamaza
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 4 months ago
How to turn on heat to radiator?
My bedroom is freezing! It rarely hisses like the radiators in my other room. I’m wondering if i have to turn if “on” or “open”…
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keith
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Moisture cure urethane problem
I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results. Our retailer said the…
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keith
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Moisture cure urethane problem
I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results. Our retailer said the…
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maagrant
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home. the door is heavy and…
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annep
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 4 months ago
Any suggestions of people/company to insulate a bay window?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b2c968a10ea-.jpg After last winter it was painfully obvious that the contractor for the building I bought a condo in did not adequately (if at all)…
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