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GoodProspect

in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago

How much to tip contractors' workers?

We are moderately renovating a weekend house on Long Island — adding lighting, ceiling fans, switching out a bathroom vanity and flooring, making some closet…

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prb396

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

WOOD for FIREPLACE

aged, cut up to fit even smaller fireplaces, hardwood about 1/2 cord for sale. Located near Barclays Arena take it all or take half. Asking…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

irithaitin

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

LG Electric Dryer (New -- in Fort Greene)

Bought electric dryer from Build.com, and, a duh, need a gas one. LG DLEX3370\. Energy Star rated, great reviews In box, under warranty, receipts and…

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irithaitin

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

LG Electric Dryer (New -- in Fort Greene)

Bought electric dryer from Build.com, and, a duh, need a gas one. LG DLEX3370\. Energy Star rated, great reviews In box, under warranty, receipts and…

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irithaitin

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

LG Electric Dryer (New -- in Fort Greene)

Bought electric dryer from Build.com, and, a duh, need a gas one. LG DLEX3370\. Energy Star rated, great reviews In box, under warranty, receipts and…

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irithaitin

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

LG Electric Dryer (New -- in Fort Greene)

Bought electric dryer from Build.com, and, a duh, need a gas one. LG DLEX3370\. Energy Star rated, great reviews In box, under warranty, receipts and…

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prb396

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

WOOD for FIREPLACE

aged, cut up to fit even smaller fireplaces, hardwood about 1/2 cord for sale. Located near Barclays Arena take it all or take half. Asking…

0

prb396

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

WOOD for FIREPLACE

aged, cut up to fit even smaller fireplaces, hardwood about 1/2 cord for sale. Located near Barclays Arena take it all or take half. Asking…

0

prb396

in For Sale 10 years and 5 months ago

WOOD for FIREPLACE

aged, cut up to fit even smaller fireplaces, hardwood about 1/2 cord for sale. Located near Barclays Arena take it all or take half. Asking…

0

bkdocumentary

in Cleaning and Maid Services 10 years and 5 months ago

Going Rate to Take Out Trash/Sweep?

I live in Park Slope and was hoping someone could tell me what is the going rate for someone to come by twice a week…

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nick521

in Insulation 10 years and 5 months ago

Has anyone used Federal Conservation Corp to insulate cockloft ?

I am thinking about using Federal Conservation to insulate the cockloft/below flat roof of my house in Bed-stuy. My house does get drafty in the…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

brooklyntoqueens

in Doors & Windows 10 years and 8 months ago

Wood Double-Hung Windows

From what I understand Andersen and Marvin seem to be the best quality wood windows in the market, but are there other good quality brands…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

ilovestoops

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

need engineer for coop building

Can anyone recommend an engineer that advises coops or condos about work needed, and best solutions, such as roof or façade repair? Also might be…

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ermagod

in Quality of Life 10 years and 5 months ago

Hormone Replacement Doc?

This is probably a highly unusual post for Brownstoner, but it’s Brooklyn related so I’ll give it a shot. I’m looking for an MD that…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

afrodytka8585

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 6 months ago

Chimney Relining

I am looking for a recommendation for a technician to install a chimney liner and repair the chimney cap in our 1886 brownstone. Thank you!

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

avanvoor

in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago

Stoop Problem - Brownstone Patch?

Last winter, two small sections of the our front stairs/stoop began to give way. One of the problem sections is on the first stair and…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

ccal76

in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago

DOB says 4 Family but HPD says 2... Is this going to be a major problem?

I am about to put an offer for 4Fam brownstone. DOB says 4FAM and has CO (from 80s) indicates 4 as well. However it looks…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

kms_bkyn

in Walls and Interiors 10 years and 5 months ago

Matching old window molding/casing

We have one room in our Windsor Terrace wood-framed house that still has the original window molding. I would like to do something similar in…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

crownheightmrs

in Landlord 10 years and 5 months ago

How to inform tenants you are selling...

Hi brownstoners, We are planning on selling our house next year and need to do some work in our rentals before listing. We’ve been overly…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

geekyfemme

in Heating 10 years and 5 months ago

Baseboard heat in a condo

I live in a condo and my apartment has baseboard heaters. They are ugly and take up a lot of space. Also, one of them…

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Updated 10 years and 5 months ago

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