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hannah24
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Egress question with tenants
I’m renting out the lower duplex of my rowhouse and a wall was built in the parlor level hallway to divide the two units. The…
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hawaiismurf
in Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Looking for fireplace mantel - arched Italianate or Victorian
Looking for an Italianate or Victorian fireplace mantel with an arched opening. Looking for approx 5′ outside width Let me know if you have one…
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kmac
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 6 months ago
Modulating Condensing Boiler
I have a Burnham Alpine 105 which was installed in my home in 2012\. I need a plumber who is capable of cleaning and servicing…
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amazingcw
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Stoop & Front Courtyard Redo
Hello Brownstoner’s Can someone help me decide if it is too late to redo our stoop and courtyard this year or should we wait until…
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hawaiismurf
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
How to remove a fireplace mantel ?
What is the right series of steps to remove a marble fireplace mantel from a brick/masonry/plaster wall? Thanks!
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enew555
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
What if contract does not have upfront $$ for 203k loan
I have a 3 family brownstone my contractor completed 2 units. In order for me to complete the duplex I am getting 203k loan, however…
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BKRed
in For Sale 11 years and 6 months ago
Modern, Eco-Friendly, Handcrafted Sofa (Kristin Drohan) — Best Offers Please!
KRISTIN DROHAN? is one of America’s most versatile ?and eco-friendly designers, and the first interior? designers to be certified with? the Sustainable Furnishing? Council. Her…
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lgrayb
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 6 months ago
Need a good tile guy for regrouting kitchen floor
Looking for someone to re-grout our kitchen floor. It’s not a big job but I want someone who knows what they are doing, not a…
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kmac
in Boiler Repair 11 years and 6 months ago
Modulating Condensing Boiler
I have a Burnham Alpine 105 which was installed in my home in 2012\. I need a plumber who is capable of cleaning and servicing…
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terryhoppy
in Roofers 11 years and 6 months ago
integrated kitchen
hi: can anyone recommend where to buy integrated kitchens; one that has the refrigerator built in to the cabinet. terryhoppy
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northslopian
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 6 months ago
gardeners
I have gotten quote from a reputable gardening service for a couple of nice fiberglass planters and plants/tree for my front “yard.” I know the…
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BKRed
in Sidewalks 11 years and 6 months ago
ISO: Advice on Sidewalk Replacement/Quality
I had my sidewalk replaced several months ago and I believe the work was inferior because there’s some surface spalling/erosion on the surface. Before making…
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murlsquirrel
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Construction Loan
Hi all, I am wondering if anybody can offer any advice in regards to obtaining a construction loan and the drawbacks this type of loan…
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ps158
in Chimney and Fireplace 11 years and 6 months ago
fireplace: to open or not to open...
Looking for some input of what we might find if we open up a closed-up fireplace. I don’t know anything about the anatomy of a…
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AstralOil
in Construction 11 years and 6 months ago
Contractor threatening us
I know its an old story but any advice is welcome. A contractor began a job doing facade restoration and brownstone and concrete work with…
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ps158
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 6 months ago
bathroom fan recommendation needed
Sexy time talk: can anyone recommend a decent mechanical fan for a bathroom. None of our bathrooms have windows, and since we’re gutting them, I…
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bedstuywalla
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 10 months ago
IKEA kitchen install and flooring refinish subcontractor
Hello fellow B-stoners! Hoping you can help me find a reasonably priced subcontractor/carpenter for two (with a possible third) upcoming jobs in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The first…
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morganave
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 8 months ago
Murphy Bed Repair ?
Hello – I have a six year old Murphy Bed that a cabinet maker installed using the “Create-A-Bed” mechanism. It was attached to the wall…
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