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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Original Parquet Flooring Stock - Any Recommendations Appreciated
Dear Brownstoners, can anyone please recommend places in Brooklyn where I could find some old parquet flooring stock (i believe its red oak, see picture…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Expediter Needed with knowledge of new flood rules
Hi: I need to hire an expediter who can help facilitate permits for renovation of a building in Zone A.
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Expediter Needed with knowledge of new flood rules
Hi: I need to hire an expediter who can help facilitate permits for renovation of a building in Zone A.
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deanbh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Schluter strips
Just a quick shoutout for Tiles By Kia Tel: 1-718-406-9815 3553 Steinway St Long Island City, NY, 11101 Was hunting around for Schluter strips for…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Plumber with experience installing at lochinvar knight boiler
Can someone recommend a plumber they have used to install lochinvar knight boiler. Please give me some info on what was installed, why you recommendation…
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cmu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Open Neutral Issue
I have an open neutral issue on a shared circuit and am not expert enough to determine where it is (most sockets show no connection…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Wet-proofing Flood Construction: any advise?
Hi: I am in the beginning stages of planning a major renovation on a house that is recently been included in the 1% flood plain.…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Adding a large skylight: do I need to file/ do I need an architect
Hello: I want to add a large skylight to the top of my third floor space (not stairwell). Is this something that a contractor can…
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nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am looking for an architect for two projects, one small and one large. The first, and the more immediate project is that I would…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
poured cement or epoxy flooring experience or contractor
I am thinking of replacing wooden parlor floor with a poured cement or epoxy (house is in flood zone). Anyone do a similar job or…
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mario71
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
cost and difficulty of cutting a hole for a new window in circa 1900 rowhouse
Hi Forum, This may seem academic in most Brooklyn neighborhoods (unless your name is Norah Jones and you want to pick a fight) but Bay…
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mario71
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
cost and difficulty of cutting a hole for a new window in circa 1900 rowhouse
Hi Forum, This may seem academic in most Brooklyn neighborhoods (unless your name is Norah Jones and you want to pick a fight) but Bay…
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deanbh
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Schluter strips
Just a quick shoutout for Tiles By Kia Tel: 1-718-406-9815 3553 Steinway St Long Island City, NY, 11101 Was hunting around for Schluter strips for…
0
cmu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Open Neutral Issue
I have an open neutral issue on a shared circuit and am not expert enough to determine where it is (most sockets show no connection…
0
nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Mortar Type Suggestions for Re-pointing Brick
Hello All, Wanted to tap into the knowledge of those who have re-pointed brick themselves. So, I have an interior brick area on a party…
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X-10 3 way slave switches
I have 2 NIB (New in Box) X-10 Deco slave switches that I have no need of. They are model WS-14A and X-10 Pro model…
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vyirfxzpfdbaj
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
HVAC specialist
Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good repair man for electric HVAC split systems. Just moved into a place and need someone to…
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spicygreencurry
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Is it even possible to buy a decent home in this market?
Hey Brownstoners! I love this community and forum…such hardworking saavy people who love brooklyn and care about our homes. Ok so i have a topic.…
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