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classon
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
looking for licensed electrician recs
Can anyone recommend a licensed electrician? I need to finish wiring the kitchen, add a few misc outlets and close out a permit.
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classon
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
looking for licensed electrician recs
Can anyone recommend a licensed electrician? I need to finish wiring the kitchen, add a few misc outlets and close out a permit.
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jenbrayer
in Metalwork 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a recommendation for a new fence
I have a ca 1865 Queen Anne brick house and am looking to replace the front fence and gate in its entirety. I’d like to…
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lbcinnyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Freelance Kitchen /Bath designer
Hi, I’m looking for recommendations for an affordable freelance kitchen designer that might be able to help us with our gut-reno. We won’t need someone…
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homebuyer
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 1 month ago
What floor to put in the garden level of brownstone? (1st floor/basement)
We are renting out our garden floor. Please advise what type of floor is suggested to put on the floor. We were thinking porcelain tile…
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bkbrownstone
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Door Bell for 3-Fam Brownstone
My old contractor and his crew knocked out the previous bell that was working. As a result Im looking to install a new bell and…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 1 month ago
Victorian pier mirror for sale
Pier mirror with bench, original to 1896 Park Slope brownstone. Never painted, original red-brown shellac finish. Generally very good condition, with the kind of wear…
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aprilflowers
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 1 month ago
Victorian pier mirror for sale
Pier mirror with bench, original to 1896 Park Slope brownstone. Never painted, original red-brown shellac finish. Generally very good condition, with the kind of wear…
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erink
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Gas Heating Rates
We just converted from oil to gas heat. Our national grid bills still list our rate as “1A Res. Non-Heat. Should I tell the gas…
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bksuperdad
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Help- Sizing ceiling medallions
We are in the last phases of a renovation and we need two ceiling medallions for the parlor floor. It is a floor through layout,…
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karolnyc
in Construction 12 years and 3 months ago
Do I need a contractor or a handyman?
We’re close to closing on a place which needs some work but nothing major. The biggest thing it needs is floor work (sanding and refinishing)…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Portland cerment stoop needs repair
I have a portland cerment stoop (see attached photo) the tiles are coming out what should I use to put them back in? There is…
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NeoGrec
in Plumbing 12 years and 1 month ago
Flood Alarm for Washing Machine
I want to install a flood sensor on my washing machine. For about $30, I can get a simple leak detector. For about $200, I…
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fordvesant
in For Sale 12 years and 1 month ago
WOOD MANTEL, WOOD PANEL/STRIPS FOR SALE; SHUTTERS FOR FREE
We have various antique/salvaged brownstone items for sale (and for pick up) in Brooklyn. If you’re interested please get in touch fordvesant1@gmail.com. I’m happy to…
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erink
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Gas Heating Rates
We just converted from oil to gas heat. Our national grid bills still list our rate as “1A Res. Non-Heat. Should I tell the gas…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago
Home automation
Hi….can anyone recommend a home automation company (lights, security, HVAC, etc) for my brownstone in Bed Stuy? Thanks very much. Mykonos
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yu
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 1 month ago
PureKitchen
Anybody has experience with PureKitchen? Any idea about the pricing? would really appreciate any information. thanks.
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bklynpwds
in Metalwork 12 years and 6 months ago
ISO welder recs
I would like to adapt an old rope bed and need to find a welding/metal company that can work with aluminum or steel to make…
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