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soundhoner
in Landscaping 10 years and 4 months ago
Neighbor trees over my property line - options
My back yard’s covered in the — very tall — trees from either side from two houses, where the branches are reaching over my yard,…
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thinkdesignarchitecture
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Trim Restoration Carpenter
Brooklyn Lime Works is looking for a restoration oriented trim carpenter as well as a framing / all around carpenter in the Brooklyn area. We…
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parkslopemom
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Cellar / basement clean up
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who will come with a strong dry vac and clean up a basement floor? There’s a lot of…
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metaphase
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
How to check dumpster permits?
Hi, Does anyone know how to check whether a dumpster has a permit? An apartment building across the street has parked a dumpster directly in…
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sqhaexgkh
in Construction 10 years and 9 months ago
Pricing for Gut Reno
If you want to spend about $250 a square foot for a gut reno (no demo, no joist work); would that include the fixtures? (kitchen…
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huesos
in Construction 10 years and 6 months ago
HVAC or Ducting Contractor Recommendation Needed
We have to bring fresh air into a windowless gas meter room so we need a ducting system built to bring the fresh air from…
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daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
What to put in the coffin turn?
I have a grotto at the top of my staircase (see photo). Urban legend has it that rich families in the victorian era had open…
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irithaitin
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 4 months ago
Curb Alert -- old townhouse doors & CMU units
1 pair original oak exterior doors, need full restoration. glass has been removed. door knobs remain but need restoration/ re-installation of lockset. (not pictured) 1…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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abungu
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Vintage Cast Iron Fireplace Summer Cover (2pc) - $200
Asking $200, pick-up in BedStuy. Stands 33″ at its tallest and 30″ wide. Purchased from Olde Good Things, but I ended up not using it…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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maikalee
in For Sale 10 years and 4 months ago
Original Victorian Wood Fireplace Mantel For Sale
I recently picked up an original victorian wood fireplace mantel for my house in Bed Stuy (1910 era I think). Unfortunately, it’s a bit too…
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CGman
in Exteriors 10 years and 4 months ago
Hooking up an outdoor gas lamp
We have an outdoor gas lamp in our front garden that was disconnected when we started renovations a few years ago, and has never been…
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dougj99
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 9 months ago
Has anyone had experience with Latitude kitchen cabinets?
Hello, About 6 weeks ago we ordered Latitude kitchen cabinets from Lowes. We chose this particular brand for it’s very contemporary looking laminate doors, with…
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mf129
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 7 months ago
carpenter recommendation before and after remodel pics
Chris Kehoe did a remodel on a studio apartment for me. After a string of nightmare contractor experiences. It was a great relief to work…
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landlord
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 8 months ago
Need architect/plumber recommendation for DOB 30 day notice
Got a notice from DOB that I have to have an RPZ installed on my water line. DOB requires an architect to submit drawing for…
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