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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I had a tough time finding someone to hang my cabinets and install my kitchen on a tight budget. The job involved plumbing for a…
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somedude1
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 3 months ago
roof deck attaching hardware
hello all, I have designed a roof deck for my home (I’m an engineer, just not one that normally designs decks). I finished up all…
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dkstyle24
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Kitchen Renovation Recommendation
I recently renovated my kitchen using a recommendation I found on Brownstoner for Mentor Frangu with Altina Tile Care. I feel like I have to…
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NewOwner
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
Security door plus insect screen - it can't be that hard, can it?
Brownstoners, I would love your help. I would like to replace an existing screen door with a security door that also has an insect screen.…
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katarusa
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Best deal in kitchen appliances
Please recommend to get the best deal to obtain dishwasher.
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bedstuywalla
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
URGENT rec on hot water heater install?
my water heater was damaged during the polar vortex. any recs on a brooklyn-based, licensed and affordable plumber/contractor to install the new one and remove…
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northslopian
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
What's up with the Con Ed bill?
Hs anyone else noticed a big uptick in their Con Ed bill since the last month? December’s bill was 50% more than November’s, and January’s…
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oliver_nyc
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
brownstone flower box / planter
hi – i’m looking for someone to build/install exterior window planter boxes on the parlor floor of a brownstone. the exterior ledge is very small…
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deanbh
in Roofers 12 years and 3 months ago
Swinging bookcase
we are looking for someone to build a swinging book case like this, anyone on the list had something like this built for them? if…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Engineer/contractor to inspect dilapidated townhouse
We are looking for someone who can inspect a (very) dilapidated townhouse in Crown Heights. We know it will need a lot of work, but…
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petercavanagh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
digging out brownstone basement
I am Gut renovating my brownstone for the second time in 8 years. This time i am extending the basement and want to dig down…
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katerube
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Hot water - convert from oil to electric?
I own a two-family house in Brooklyn, and we’re having some issues with consistent hot water for our owners’ unit. It was fine up until…
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mystiky
in Cellar 12 years and 10 months ago
Spray beams before closing ceiling in basement?
We are in the process of doing our basement (brick builiding from 1930). We demo’ed everything and now all of our new frames have been…
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mayinbrklyn
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Commercial Tenants
Just bought a mixed use in Bay Ridge. 1 family plus Dr. Office. What is the best way to find a commercial tenant? I’ve worked…
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tinlady
in Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Placement of Electric Outlet in Bathroom
We just removated a limestone in Prospect Lefferts. We tiled the wall in front of the sink from top to bottom with a beautiful penny…
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pacJ
in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago
How do I lubricate this spring loaded hinge?
Dear Neighbors I tried WD40 in all possible places, but the internal spring still makes a god-awful sound, like strangling a cat. I feel like…
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Amym718
in Brownstoner 12 years and 7 months ago
No comments in archived posts??
When did Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? DID Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? Or am I having…
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crownheights12
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Need to build storm window for our stained glass window -Need references
Can someone recommend someone (or where to go?) who can build a storm window for our stained glass window? Window shape is elongated horizontally, above…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Architect for renovation of townhouse
When one is preparing to thoroughly restore a beaten-up 100-year-old townhouse — move some walls, new electric & plumbing, add a bathroom, possibly create a…
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TracyT
in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
metalworker for mod, decent-looking window bars
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff4d10303b7e-.jpg I’d like to have iron bars like this for my windows, for child safety. (The hardstore ones are rather unsightly.) Any ideas of who…
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