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nzdwphcoqlxtu
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
How much does it cost to...
`Hey everyone, We are looking potentially buying our first home in Park Slope, Brooklyn and have been looking at many bownstones now. For us, the…
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tsgrlc
in General Discussion 6 years and 9 months ago
Looking for someone to replicate carved (intaglio) frosted glass panes - Recs?
I’m looking to replace two cracked pocket door panes. They are not typical etched glass–they have geometric and floral patterns cut into the surface–these cut…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
need contractor recos - basement reno+underpinning
not having a lot of luck finding contractors who’ve done this with great experience. looking to get an additional 3ft of height, remove 4 columns,…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Looking for someone to replace my windows
We have a brownstone in jersey city and are looking to replace all the windows both front and back. I’m looking for a contractor that…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New window style popping up. Name?
Hope everyone in community is healthy. I‘ve been seeing this new window style where there’s a thin metal frame around the perimeter of the window…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
DIY glue down cork tiles in the kitchen?
How easy is it to do a DIY install of cork floor tiles in a kitchen? We are looking at using a 12“ x 12“…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Install new windows before or after new brownstone facade?
Hi neighbors, We are upgrading the brownstone on the front of our house. New windows need to be installed. I’m torn between installing windows during…
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freckles1
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Solar panels on a pitched roof
Has anyone done solar panels on a pitched roof freestanding house? Looking for recommendations and/or good/bad experiences doing this. Thanks!
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tsarina
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Need someone to repave my driveway in front of the building. gotta curb on one s
ide and iron fence on the other. Any recommendations?
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noodle3
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
FCO and Closing Date
Hi friends! I am in contract on a new construction in Brooklyn and awaiting a closing date (first time buyer). The building does have it’s…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stair runner
Recently had installed a wool stair runner by Richie’s Bay Ridge Carpet. Came out to ~$3,000 for two flights of stairs and a connecting hallway.…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
Laying new floor over old- ok or bad idea?
We are doing a renovation and debating whether to refinish the old existing but damaged floors or put down a new floor. If we put…
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mqkglcxx
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
Gate under stoop
We’re looking to replace the solid door under our stoop with a decorative gate. Can someone provide a range for what we should expect to…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
endless double parking in front of house!
So, there’s a fire hydrant/no parking space in front of our house. Now that we’re in lockdown, I realize that all day long drivers (maybe…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
FREE Window Safety Guards
hello, i have 6 window safety guards. two of them might be unused and might be larger. the others are smaller. these are not anti…
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Springs
in Exteriors 5 years and 3 months ago
Seeking Iron Working Company to install a metal parlor deck and stairs to yard
Hello, I am looking for a reputable company that fabricates and can install a metal deck and stairs leading down to the yard in a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Water Main & Sewer Replacement
Like many others I had a terrible experience with American Water Insurance after they continued to deny my sewer claims and for no good reason,…
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