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househunter
in Roofers 10 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos and Lead Testing
Hello all, Does anyone know a good firm that checks for asbestos and lead in the house? I want to avoid a company that rips…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique mirror $200 OBO
Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish. No maker markings on bottom or back. 10 X 79 X 36 in Windsor Terrace…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique mirror $200 OBO
Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish. No maker markings on bottom or back. 10 X 79 X 36 in Windsor Terrace…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique mirror $200 OBO
Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish. No maker markings on bottom or back. 10 X 79 X 36 in Windsor Terrace…
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bhambhanin
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique mirror $200 OBO
Beautiful wood inlay, beveled mirror, excellent condition. Very nice finish. No maker markings on bottom or back. 10 X 79 X 36 in Windsor Terrace…
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FtGreeneMatt
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 1 month ago
Kitchen Cabinets Similar to Ikea?
Does anyone know of any kitchen cabinet options that are similar to Ikea’s in terms of looks and price? I am re-doing the galley kitchen…
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InvestorLou
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 9 months ago
Full Brownstone Facade Restoration
I recently just finished a full Brownstone Facade Replacement. I wanted to detail my experience so that others can benefit from it. Property Address: 313…
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agdipierro
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 9 months ago
10' Tall Swing In Parlor Windows
We are renovating 1860s brownstone in Hells Kitchen. The parlor floor windows were originally the same height as the front door, about 10′ tall, with…
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rh
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 9 months ago
Pier Mirror for Sale
I picked up this pier mirror either for resale or for my own home, but before I strip or repaint it, I’m putting it out…
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rh
in Architectural Salvage 10 years and 9 months ago
Pier Mirror for Sale
I picked up this pier mirror either for resale or for my own home, but before I strip or repaint it, I’m putting it out…
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bigwayne
in Appliances 10 years and 9 months ago
Titling an Air Conditioner in a Window with a Bottom Lip
We have a window AC that is supposed to be tilted back away from the window, so that the water drips out of the unit…
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sqhaexgkh
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 10 years and 9 months ago
Reclaimed Wood Expert
I have some old wide plank Pine that I am looking to refurbish and turn into a desk top for my home and/or a feature…
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alisar
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years and 11 months ago
Converting heating pipe to heated towel rack?
I’m on the top floor of my building. I want to convert my bathroom heating pipe into a European style, heated towel-rack with radiant heat.…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
how do I verify a contractor
My building is thinking of using a contractor. I looked up the contractor by his name in the DOB license site, and found it attached…
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freespirit
in General Discussion 10 years and 9 months ago
Staining woodwork
I have a substantial amount of stained moldings/woodwork in my house, which is generally in pretty good shape. It needs to be touched up after…
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ps158
in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 9 months ago
sewer smell outside house / no trap or drain at front of house
Last night after the heavy rain, I stepped out of our house (1st floor) and smelled a light sewer smell. It’s the first time I’ve…
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brooklyngal888
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique Spindles
Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…
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brooklyngal888
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
Antique Spindles
Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…
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