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Suzanne
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago
rough costs for built-in bookshelves?
Could anyone give me a cocktail-napkin idea of the costs of built-in bookshelves in Brooklyn? This would be for a wall 8.5 feet long, 7…
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daintydu
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Carpenter or handyman for wood trash shed?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9c1079a6228-.jpg Can anyone recommend someone to make a wood garbage can shed like the one in this picture for the front of our brownstone? Opens…
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Looking for contractor for floor rebuild
We are getting a coop apartment ready for move-in and need to find a contractor to rebuild the bathroom floor. There was major preexisting damage…
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thetinkerswagon
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 1 month ago
Free: New Dewalt 14" 14 tooth Carbide Tipped Saw Blades
contractors and wood workers: I have 5 new dewalt 14″ saw blades which I can not use. the are 14 tooth. not sure of arbor.…
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Franklin&Oak
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 4 months ago
Trim Carpenter Needed for New Window Casings, Door Trim, etc
Hello, Could anyone recommend a good trim carpenter? We are looking to replace casings on several old windows as well as trim on interior door…
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pwnnyc
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 5 months ago
Custom newel cap?
Any suggestions for where I could get a custom newel cap made to match an existing one? Photo attached – approx 4.5″ diameter, from a…
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chukat
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 8 months ago
New Hatch Cover
The wooden cover for the old coal hatch has rotted away. Does anyone know a carpenter who can build a new one?
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numnum
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 8 months ago
recommendation for someone to replace my baseboard molding
I live in a condo and want my current 3″ high baseboards replaced with 4 or 4 1/4″ boards. Can anyone recommend a person who…
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michellefk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 9 years and 7 months ago
Carpenter Need for Exterior Turret
Can anyone recommend a competent and licensed carpenter to repair and partially replace the exterior trim on row house turret? Yes, this row ouse has…
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NGBklyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 10 months ago
Repairing wooden windows?
We have all wood windows. The exterior putty on some of them has flaked off and water has damaged some of the wood, warping it…
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Landlord1
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years ago
NEED TO REPAIR OUR CLOSET
We need a contractor/closet specialist/handyman to repair our main closet. The rails need some adjustment/repair. Thanks for contacting us below.
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Landlord1
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years ago
NEED TO REPAIR OUR CLOSET
We need a contractor/closet specialist/handyman to repair our main closet. The rails need some adjustment/repair. Thanks for contacting us below.
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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kms_bkyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years ago
built-in book shelf and radiator cover recommendations
Has anyone worked with someone who did great work on radiator covers and/or built-in book shelves? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks!
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BrooklynCouch
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 1 month ago
Looking For Carpenter To Build Bed Loft.
Greetings. Can anyone recommend a carpenter/woodworker for the construction of a loft for an adult bed in a bedroom?
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casapazza
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 4 months ago
oak treads for Mylen spiral stairs
Looking for local sources for replacement oak treads/stair covers for an old Mylen spiral staircase. Mylen won’t help so I’m looking for someone local to…
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bedstuy06
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 10 years and 5 months ago
Exterior Door 79.5 x 32" - Free!
Come and get it! 79.5×32″ exterior door. FREE!!! It’s in good shape, we bought it for our place but our carpenter requested a pre-hung door…
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bedstuywalla
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
IKEA kitchen install and flooring refinish subcontractor
Hello fellow B-stoners! Hoping you can help me find a reasonably priced subcontractor/carpenter for two (with a possible third) upcoming jobs in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The first…
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