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smadargolan

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Quartz Master and MSI Quartz reviews?

We were looking at a Silestone countertop (had Silestone in our previous apartment for 12 years and were very happy with it) but the color…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

smadargolan

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Quartz Master and MSI Quartz reviews?

We were looking at a Silestone countertop (had Silestone in our previous apartment for 12 years and were very happy with it) but the color…

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ceylxxnsm

in Renovation 8 years and 6 months ago

Subcontractor Concessions?

We are examining a proposal from a contractor for extensive renovations on our Crown Heights brownstone. The contractor intends to use several subcontractors to complete…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

daroogle

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Plaster corbels

I have 10 plaster corbels 12″w x 8″h x 5″d. Selling at $10 each. [IMG_20171015_111136912](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ksx1:img_20171015_111136912.jpg.jpg) Ad on CL https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/vintage-plaster-corbels/6347040662.html

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daroogle

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Plaster corbels

I have 10 plaster corbels 12″w x 8″h x 5″d. Selling at $10 each. [IMG_20171015_111136912](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ksx1:img_20171015_111136912.jpg.jpg) Ad on CL https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/for/d/vintage-plaster-corbels/6347040662.html

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returnrestoration

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Finding affordable contractor?

Can anybody recommend how I would go about finding an affordable contractor. I don’t need somebody who is perfect because I cannot afford that. But…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Need someone to paint kitchen cabinets (offsite)

Looking for someone to paint cabinet fronts (custom fronts for Ikea cabinets). They are currently loose and I would ideally like them painted offsite. Open…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

fmb78

in Renovation 8 years and 6 months ago

I highly recommend contractor Chris Lombardi

I just wanted to post here on the forum to sing my praises of Chris Lombardi. My wife and I had been planning our kitchen…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

YahwehOrTheHighway

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

2 Garden Level Entry doors. Free pickup in PLG 84"x34"

[IMG_1563](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:y8q5:img_1563.jpg.jpg) [IMG_1562](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:tJmA:img_1562.jpg.jpg)

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rajjj1982

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Cloth electrical wiring

Hi all – I’m a renter in Williamsburg, BK. I have been in the same apartment, a decent one that i’ve somewhat fixed up the…

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namahs

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Ductless AC cleaning

Our Fujitsu ductless AC is giving this musty mold smell now and from what I am reading, we need to clean it. Anyone have any…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

Guest User | 0 secs ago

Remove Stairs from Parlor floor to Garden? Design Dilema

Has anyone ever removed the staircase from a brownstone? If so how much did it cost? Did it cause any structural problems in the house?…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

namahs

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Ductless AC cleaning

Our Fujitsu ductless AC is giving this musty mold smell now and from what I am reading, we need to clean it. Anyone have any…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Remove Stairs from Parlor floor to Garden? Design Dilema

Has anyone ever removed the staircase from a brownstone? If so how much did it cost? Did it cause any structural problems in the house?…

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JohnHancock

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Free pocket shutters

I have some pocketshutters in my basement that I would like to pass on to someone. Some need quite a bit of work, some are…

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JohnHancock

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Free pocket shutters

I have some pocketshutters in my basement that I would like to pass on to someone. Some need quite a bit of work, some are…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Need someone to paint kitchen cabinets (offsite)

Looking for someone to paint cabinet fronts (custom fronts for Ikea cabinets). They are currently loose and I would ideally like them painted offsite. Open…

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brownstonebettie

in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago

Sublet during renovations

We are renovating our brownstone and need an apartment for 6+ months. Other than Craigslist, are there places I should look for temporary housing?

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Want to brew kombucha? Want a free SCOBY? I have too many.

The acronym stands for symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast. With every batch brewed, a new SCOBY forms, so I’d love to share both a…

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Updated 8 years and 6 months ago

cate

in Doors & Windows 8 years and 6 months ago

How to Fix a Broken Window Screen

A few years ago we replaced our replacement windows with new ones. Now one of the screens has a pretty big hole in it. Do…

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