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tsgrlc

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Wheel-cut (brilliant-cut) glass panes for pocket doors

I posted a few weeks ago about how I was looking for somone to replicate/repair two cracked panes in my pocket doors. They’re carved using…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

kpayton

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Wood Floor Replacement Recommendation

I have a master bedroom and guest room that need the floor and subfloor replaced due to termite damage. Who can you recommend?

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

jazzboy321

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Looking for a wood stripper!

Hi BROWNSTONER folk, I’m looking for someone to do some wood stripping around my house; a few doors, moldings, that kind of thing. Any suggestions?…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Recycled brick

About 750 peaces of recycled brick for sale .

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

He’ll identifying/repairing a light fixture

Hello. I’m hoping someone here might recognize a wall sconce that my wife and I have in our bedroom. One of the individual glass shades…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

phoffy

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Estate appraisal and mysterious paintings...

I’m in the position of liquidating my parents modest estate. However, my father was very involved in the arts back in the 60s and 70s…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

anabananany

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Gas Line to House?

Hello – I am looking at a house that has no gas service and no meter, does anyone know if I have to pay to…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

garaypetra17

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Post-Renovation Cleaning Crew

Hi all, I’m nearing the end of a renovation project to a currently unoccupied home and I’m looking for recommendations for a good cleaning crew…

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hzeukbshcjmxur

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Recommendation

I’m exploring the possibility of building new house on empty lot. Unfortunate I’m at a loss where to start. How do i find a list…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

RWindsor

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Heating /Gas

Hello! Can anyone tell me what can cause an unnaturally high National Grid bill? The heat, cooking gas, and hot water are on this bill.…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

santos

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

new staircase before and after

this is the type of work of Plinio rafael [20181212_104402](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:6k9Y:20181212_104402.jpg.jpg) [20190109_131734](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:QCE1:20190109_131734.jpg.jpg)

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Removing deck

Hi, we are looking for a small crew of guys who can come tear up, remove and dispose of a wooden deck in our backyard…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

hiursula

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Fireplace

Good Morning, Has anyone had experience with a partial fireplace restoration via making it decorative only? I’ve gotten wildly different estimates and scopes of work…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

rheawong

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Dedicated wall outlets for window AC

Quick question for the electricians out there! Do dedicated wall outlets for window ACs need to be on their own independent circuits? Thanks!

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

kpayton

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Need Engineer Inspector and Surveyor

I have construction going up next to me and need an engineer and surveyor before the developer constructs a shed/scaffold on our property. Please send/list…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

jasmin1973

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

pls help me find some good Commercial Glass repair Service Providers In New York

hey I have Recently repaired my office Window glass from https://www.storefrontglassandmetal.com . They provide good Services but not like I want! So guys pls, help…

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hospzjikcbyidc

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Stair Runners

We’re looking to add stair runners for our brownstone to help our pets get up and down the stairs. This would likely include two flights…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Electrified Cast Iron Radiators!?! Anyone have any experience with these?

Hi All: first time poster. We are in the process of renovating a 4 story brownstone in Crown Heights. The unit has cast iron stand-up…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

whalien

in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago

Chimney and fireplace repair

We have a 2 family in Bushwick and are looking into opening up the old fireplace and adding a gas insert for fire/heat. We also…

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Updated 7 years and 3 months ago

sherry.parnes

in General Discussion 7 years and 3 months ago

Structural Engineers recommendations

Prefer a person/firm where their bread and butter is brownstones and or restoration. Thanks in advance.

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