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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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katarusa
in For Sale 12 years ago
Seeking Cleaning lady references
Post construction cleaning lady is needed. We would like her to come bimonthly if we are happy with her service. Thanks in advance
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bedstuytownhouse
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Need cleaning lady recos
We are looking for recos for a cleaning lady to come to our Bed Stuy townhouse once a week and do a thorough cleaning. We…
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citizenjane
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 9 months ago
Cleaners?
Dear community members, Can anyone recommend a good cleaner? This would be for two types of jobs: 1) deep cleaning – for about 4 days…
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jty2
in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago
Ice dams and heat tape
I have a typical brownstone flat bitumen roof. Do these typically have problems with ice dams during the winter and has anyone had success with…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recs and/or Experience with Property / Land Survey for backyard?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for a land surveyor? I’m replacing the chain link fence in the backyard. My fence borders five other…
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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
1843 white pine WOOD (ceiling rafters, joists, studs)
I have up for sale for your repurposing a lot of a dozen old growth white pine ceiling rafters, joists and studs from my 1843…
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fitch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Soy Gel
Does anyone know a local place where I am able to buy Soy Gel or must it be purchased online only? Thanks! fitch
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brooklyntoqueens
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 11 years and 4 months ago
Gas vs electric cooktop in my basement apartment
I’m renovating a 2 family and one of the two apartments will be in the basement. We have a new gas line running in the…
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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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villagebrstoner
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 4 months ago
Ask for advice - New windows for a single family house
We need to replace 15 windows of our house. They’re very old so not worth to repair. We’re looking at Therma Star by Pella. Any…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Painting 11 years and 4 months ago
Studio Apartment
Please recommend a painter who knows skim coating. How much does this work cost approximately? The apartment is a studio. I’m buying my own paint.
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jty2
in Roofers 11 years and 4 months ago
Roof estimate
I recently got an estimate from 2 roofers recommended on the forum of about $9,000 for some roofing work. Work is to put on a…
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BobMarvin
in Fire 11 years and 4 months ago
Ethanol Fireplace Inserts
My wife saw an ethanol fireplace insert on this years Park Slope house tour and would like to get one. Does anyone here have experience…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Repairing Cracks in the brownstone
I have hairline cracks in the facade of my brownstone. Can I patch them temporarily with anything? Silicone? some type of masonry sealer?
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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coolman
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 4 months ago
HVAC Contractor
Does anyone have a HVAC contractor they might recommend? We need to install a fresh air intake duct for our furnace room. Thanks!
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