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Kate
in Television 13 years and 8 months ago
digital television reception via antenna - NBC?
OK, this may be a dumb question, but here goes: after being television-free for practically all my adult life, I just bought a television so…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Caller vs. Basement
On the front we hare definitely over 50% above the curb, in the back more than 50% is underground….. Do I have a cellar or…
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justinh
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
How much was your oil bill for January?
Mine was $2000\. Call me crazy, but that seems crazy. Unfortunately, I’ve only owned it a couple of months, so I don’t have a good…
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katarusa
in Brownstoner 12 years and 2 months ago
Seeking wallpaper installation references
I am looking to put up wallpaper on few focal points in my house. I need an affordable but very reputable proffesional.
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fkeels1973
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 2 months ago
Do approved DOB filings expire?
Hi All. We are wondering how long approved DOB filings are good for. Reason being that we would like to get plans approved for a…
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ditmasmom
in Drywall and Insulation 13 years and 2 months ago
How to save mouldings when plaster walls are replaced with drywall?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/510c1bc2f2b2d-.jpg The subject line basically asked the question… Much of the walls in my house must come out (plaster is bulging, falling off, etc.) even…
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dancingirl
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 7 months ago
Cleaning person
Just found out that my cleaning person is moving soon. Does anyone have a recommendation? It would be three floors with two bathrooms. Thanks!
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bkgirl
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 2 months ago
Salvaged Doors - 5-panel solid wood
We re-used most during our renovation, but have some left. Doors are painted, we had ours stripped and they were in great shape underneath! I’m…
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namahs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
basement gas leak
I have been noticing a while that my basement laundry room has a smell. I just could not pin point what it is. I asked…
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happycats
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 6 months ago
Looking For Contractor To Replace Pine Doors 3-5 Pine Doors In Apt.
Can someone recommend to me a contractor that can replace 3-5 doors with the door jamb in a Brooklyn apt. I am looking for someone…
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mpcmpc
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Green demolition services needed.
Can anyone reccomend a dumping location or a pickup service for an ecologically friendly demolition? Our home is in Greenpoint Brooklyn. My architect redid his…
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blauprint9
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Extension buildup
Hello Brownstoner! I am on the hunt for well done rear extensions for brownstones. We are designing one for ours but I can’t find anything…
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ajm0824
in Heating 12 years and 2 months ago
Can someone recommend a plumber to do an Oil to Gas conversion in a multi-family
Need someone who can service Astoria, Queens. Also need someone who can install controls and sensors. Thanks!
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aatishghalib
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 2 months ago
Average common charges for a 5 unit brownstone
Hi all! Just bought an apt in a 5 unit brownstone in Crown Heights from the sponsor. We were the last apt in the building…
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misconformist
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
All new plumbing required for a 3 story building: seeking recommendations,
I will be opening up all the walls so now is the time to do it right. Any recommendations?
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namahs
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
basement gas leak
I have been noticing a while that my basement laundry room has a smell. I just could not pin point what it is. I asked…
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jpm
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 6 months ago
Basement Renovation recommendation: Rosul Contracting
I read a positive basement renovation post on here about Rosul Contracting Corp and blindly hired them to finish my basement and I wanted to…
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housepoor
in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago
ECB Hearing...Do I Need a Lawyer?
I just got a summons for ECB hearing, a result of a DOB inspection of my sprinkler system related to how it was installed 75…
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