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richroll
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Semi-retired RetailDesign professional seeking PT position in nabe....
61 yo semi-retired Retail Design Industry professional is looking for PT position in nabe shop/boutique…clerk,ect. Need some add.income in-between free-lance work in retail design.Interesting guy…
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faithful
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 11 months ago
Getting estimates for facade work
I’ve had three contractors come out in the past week to get estimates on facade repair. First, **Rahmann Contracting**–he seemed uninterested. He took no notes…
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laurah
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 10 months ago
Driveway and parking place built in front yard?
I’m curious about putting a parking space in my front yard. Has anyone successfully filed for permits and been approved? And if so, had the…
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JimmyLegs
in Decorative 12 years and 9 months ago
What are these doorway elements called?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c87d080f307-.jpg A friend just bought a home in Crown Heights, on the parlor floor all the doorways and fireplaces have these fancy wood pieces on…
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widthom
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
FREE sweeping compound
I have about half of a 50 lb. bag of sweeping compound to give away. Does the trick in very dusty situations. I used it…
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jumping
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Plasterer recommendation
I’m still looking for a plasterer to repair walls after a full rewire of my house. Also looking to have all the ceilings scraped and…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Window/Door Conversion in Brownstone - What Trades Needed?
To do a window/door conversion in a brick/brownstone, who would I have to hire as a tradeperson? I know I would need a mason and…
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bbbklyn
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Need a Plumber/Detective
We have a mysterious leak in the bathroom that is causing our wall to bubble and discolor, and no one seems to be able to…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Hardwood Installation Cost
What is the average cost for the installation of hardwood in Brooklyn? Thank you in advance.
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brownstoney
in Excavation 12 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor Excavating Foundation - best course of action
My next door neighbor is excavating the foundation of her house in order to install a stairway from her basement up to her yard. I…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Can we redo our kitchen for under 10k?
Here is a video link to our kitchen http://youtu.be/_5m_WGAJhLU . The kitchen is approximately 15×12\. We would like to replace the floors, resurface the cabinets,…
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4668squarefeet
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Heat pumps - pros/cons?
Does anyone have any experience with the newer Mitsubishi heat pump technology that supposedly provides sufficient heating even in cold water down to -15 degrees?…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Reasonable price to paint steel deck? Best paint?
What’s a reasonable price to paint a steel deck that’s primed with red primer? Our rear deck goes from ground level to raised parlor floor,…
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jessie200
in Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO: Plumber experienced in steam heat
I am looking for a plumber experienced in steam heat. Please let me know if you’ve worked with someone that you felt really knew his…
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hawaiismurf
in Walls and Interiors 12 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos in drywall joint compound
Has anyone done an asbestos remediation that include removing swathes of drywall due to asbestos in the drywall joint compound? Is there any more time…
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hawaiismurf
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos remediation contractor?
Any recommendations for a cost effective asbestos remediation contractor? Relatively extensive job in 4 storey townhouse – roof, steam pipes, old bathroom tile, and Drywall…
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?
We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…
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PSGirl
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO Appraiser Recommendation
We are looking at a brownstone, currently a 2-family, that is in the process of being split into 2 condos. It needs a gut renovation.…
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