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bootsbar

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago

Seeking someone to revive our front entry

Hi, We are looking to replace our Entry doors, redo the steps and concrete. attaching a photo of what it looks like now and my…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

FishieFishie

in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago

With selling by owner, how do you deal with multiple people?

I hope you don’t mind that I’m making this a separate question, since you were already so kind with the lengthy replies. I’m curious (i.e.…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

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Sprinkler Company Needed

Hello! I’m a board member of a small condo in Greenpoint looking to have some work done on our sprinklers. Anyone have any recommendations of…

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nick521

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

For Sale: 24X 80 Interior Doors

24 in. x 80 in. Smooth 6-Panel Hollow Core Primed Composite Single Prehung Interior Door. 4 doors available, were used as sliding closet doors, still…

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nick521

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

For Sale: 24X 80 Interior Doors

24 in. x 80 in. Smooth 6-Panel Hollow Core Primed Composite Single Prehung Interior Door. 4 doors available, were used as sliding closet doors, still…

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bkswift

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

For Sale: Various Renovation Fixtures

For sale – various items we ended up not using during our house project. All items were never used and are in their original boxes.…

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bkswift

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

For Sale: Various Renovation Fixtures

For sale – various items we ended up not using during our house project. All items were never used and are in their original boxes.…

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FishieFishie

in General Discussion 10 years and 1 month ago

With selling by owner, how do you deal with multiple people?

I hope you don’t mind that I’m making this a separate question, since you were already so kind with the lengthy replies. I’m curious (i.e.…

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jcs32

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 1 month ago

How to control sound coming from pipes and ducts?

Hi all Sound coming from pipes are not making me sleep at night. I have tried many ways of ignoring but don’t find any solution…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

concerned100

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 1 month ago

Fixing Wood Framed (Original) Windows on a Budget

We’re just finishing up the interior renovations on our brownstone and due to budget restrictions we were only able to replace the windows in the…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

hoytdude

in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 1 month ago

Recommendations for Steam or Hydronics contractors?

We have a 3 family brownstone. Our 1950s oil boiler (feeding steam radiators) has finally sprung a leak, and we are going to replace it.…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

SoSlope

in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago

ISO: High quality/convincing artificial wood fence

We need to replace our backyard fence and would like to replace the cedar fence with something that won’t rot but is very convincing fake…

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8104012

in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago

Mini Split Compressor placement

Hello all I’m faced with finding the legality of placing an A/C compressor on the street side of our attached walkup coop. Is there any…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

sarahbrooklyn

in Plumbing 10 years and 1 month ago

Fire Sprinkler Inspection

Trying to figure out fire-sprinkler inspection. I have a 4 multifamily with a fire sprinkler system. I have to do the monthly checks and annual…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

janettom

in Roofers 10 years and 1 month ago

starlings nesting on cornice

Can anybody recommend a service or experienced person to bird proof our cornice? We’ve had netting placed for many years, finally had it removed and…

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williamsburgguys

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

Mantle Side Entensions (Free)

I just finished installing a new (old) mantle in the house and the old mantle came with 4 side-extension pieces (2 on each side) to…

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williamsburgguys

in For Sale 10 years and 1 month ago

Mantle Side Entensions (Free)

I just finished installing a new (old) mantle in the house and the old mantle came with 4 side-extension pieces (2 on each side) to…

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Kateruba

in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 3 months ago

Stone countertop search? looking for a partner to meet the large minimum with!

Do you have a small kitchen and are looking for stone counter-tops? I am too! I am having a lot of trouble finding any fabricator…

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Updated 10 years and 1 month ago

FishieFishie

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 1 month ago

Recommendation for a cheap painter?

Looking for a painter for a small job – just two rooms that are already in good shape – so my main focus is on…

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FishieFishie

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 1 month ago

Recommendation for a cheap painter?

Looking for a painter for a small job – just two rooms that are already in good shape – so my main focus is on…

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