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misconformist
in General Contractors 11 years and 5 months ago
Resolving disputes with a general contractor
Its an old story–we hired a gc to do quite a bit of work on our house that included total rewiring and plumbing. We are…
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arch
in Appliances 12 years and 11 months ago
Used Appliances + Kitchen Cabinets for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5170035a1d5de-.jpg Long time reader. Renovating kitchen – Kenmore fridge (with icemaker), and Americana oven and dishwasher available for sale. Kitchen cabinets also available, have been carefully…
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kms_bkyn
in Roofing 11 years and 5 months ago
need to remove/secure front balcony that is not structurally sound
We just bought a semi-detached frame house in Windsor Terrace, and we need to deal with the front balcony. It’s not in good shape (see…
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redasch
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Mysterious Leak Older but not ancient porcelin Bathtub
Classic 1880 Park Slope 4-story brownstone. Second floor bathroom has an older porcelain bathtub that when we fill to take a bath and get into…
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slopefarm
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
What happened to the gateway thread?
For the record, I like and have sometimes relied on the advice Master Plvmber has given here and have met John personally and like him. …
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ekoflooringwoodwork
in Flooring 11 years and 5 months ago
wood flooring parquet for sale
I have wood flooring parquet for sale. I made it on my shop in Brooklyn. It is white oak Rift/Quarter sawn 3/4″ thick x 2…
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laurie11201
in Counters 12 years and 1 month ago
Repair of small chip on Silestone countertop?
My husband dropped a glass that hit the edge of our Silestone countertop, just on the rim of the under-mount sink. Any recommendation for someone…
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mayjune
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Plumber for New Hot Water Heater?
Hello- I have been looking into purchasing a new hot water heater. Lowes is hot water heater + $500 installation. So I am considering my…
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bklynbuyer123
in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago
Mortgage Broker?
Can anyone tell me if they have ever used Vanessa Thatcher at Atlantic Home Capital Corp in Ronkonkoma NY for a mortgage. I am looking…
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brklynreno
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 7 months ago
Low E glass. Low-E .30 / .18\. Meaning of the numbers?
I am checking a ThermaTru door and the best glass they offer is a Low-E .30 / .18. How good is this glass, compared for…
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oldhome
in Wood Restoration 14 years and 9 months ago
Refinishing exterior door polyurethane vs marine varnish?
A handyman has offered to refinish our exterior door. We live in a house built in 1860 and the door is all wood and although…
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avantclau
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Home renovation project in historic Bronx brownstone
We are about a week away from closing on a three family (to be used as a two family) brownstone in a historic district of…
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edwunderlich
in For Sale 11 years and 5 months ago
Radiator Tops / Shelves - Two Very Old "Pietra Dura" Italian Marble Tops $500
Beautiful “Pietra Dura” Marble & Precious Stone ‘specimen’ Tops They make very sturdy, handsome shelf/tops for your radiators. I used them as such for many…
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libertyh
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Crack in the plaster ceiling
Two years ago we redid our upstairs bathroom, adding a clawfoot tub. We have just noticed that what was a small crack in the parlor…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years and 5 months ago
how to approach neighbors about water drainage
We recently moved to a detached house, and have addressed major issues with water drainage on the outside (cleaned all pipes, installed new leaders, etc).…
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rhjmem
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Converting "Cellar" to "Basement"
Does anyone have any suggestions for changing the CO for a lower level of a semi-attached two family house from “Cellar” to “Basement”. The CO…
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lisamaza
in Doors 12 years ago
Garage door contractor recommendations?!
I am looking to put in a simple garage door. Are there any recommendations of a good garage door contractor that doesn’t charge a lot?…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Hot water heater
Mine started making thumping noises last night. Did it again this a.m. & now the hot water is coming out rusty. Think I should shut…
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