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lkat75
in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 5 months ago
Screen/Window Company Recomendation
I recently used All United Window & Glass (718.624.0490) to have some custom screens made for casement windows. The customer service I received was second…
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crownrenovation
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
Calling all Architects for Queen Anne Renovation in Crown Heights
We are closing on a 4 story limestone in Crown Heights North and looking for architects and or design/build firms to discuss our renovation project.…
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crownheights12
in Utilities 13 years and 5 months ago
Crown Heights recommendation on cable / internet / satellite
Hi, My fiancee and I are making the move to our new house this Wednesday! Wish us luck. One thing we’re going to need is…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Refinishing wood floors price quote question
On average, how much per square foot to refinish the original wood floors for a brownstone in crown heights? I’m asking per square foot because…
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macaroon1
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Custom Furniture using Reclaimed Wood
Hi folks, Been searching forum / director here for a local woodworking who would be willing to work with us on some small custom furniture…
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tribalkarma
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 5 months ago
I'm looking for a good referenced person to repair or replace a gas fired furnace that is steam heat.
It is for my nephew who had his family home in Brooklyn (his great grandfather build) devastated by Sandy. He has no electric, heat, internet,…
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mumbles21
in Glass 13 years and 5 months ago
Glass shower doors?
Does anyone have any recommendations on some good places for reasonably priced frameless glass shower doors?
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 5 months ago
boiler inspection an maintenance?
First-time brownstone owner, here: Do I need to schedule a boiler inspection or some kind of maintenance on an annual basis before turning it on…
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argylerd
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER
Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Ceramic subway tile on mesh sheets?
Our contractor has informed us that installing 3×6 porcelain/ceramic subway tile in our bathrooms one tile at a time will greatly increase the time of…
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eman134
in Glass 13 years and 5 months ago
I want to remind everyone considering boiler replacement that they should take advantage of the national grid rebate program if you qualify
http://www2.nationalgridus.com/energy/eeservice/index_ny_kedny.jsp
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karenanne9
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 5 months ago
Combined structural and mechanical (HVAC) engineer?
I’m looking for a firm/individual who can provide both structural and mechanical (HVAC) services. I need stamped plans as well as inspections. Any leads would…
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rassnd2
in Architecture 13 years and 5 months ago
Roof fence/guardrail question
Hi Everyone, I live in a 6 unit, walkup “brownstone” building. We used to have a white picket fence on our roof set a few…
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macaroon1
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Custom Furniture using Reclaimed Wood
Hi folks, Been searching forum / director here for a local woodworking who would be willing to work with us on some small custom furniture…
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crownrenovation
in Flooring 13 years and 5 months ago
Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?
We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…
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dylanfan
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors
for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…
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dylanfan
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 5 months ago
Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors
for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…
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streaker
in Electricians 13 years and 5 months ago
Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?
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