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browngurl
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Heating a townhouse : ducted minisplit system vs radiators
We are gut renovating our townhouse and am wondering if we should replace our radiators with the ducted minisplit system. We re using such a…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Entrance door hardware
Any recommendations where to look for entrance door hardware for brownstone doors? Would love vintage, but happy with classic, quality new hardware. Thanks Brownstoners &…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Extorted by plumber
I’ve had and am still having a horrible experience with a plumber. He was recommended by the contractor and since they worked together in the…
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transworld
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Backflow preventer annual test
I need someone to do it in brooklyn. Someone has a name recommendation and cost? Thanks!
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jbrook
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
I need a dependable plumber for small progect in Garden City, NY
I need replace Garbage Disposal on a budget. Thanks!
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cmu
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Park Slope 3 Bedroom Rental
Have 3 bedroom duplex to rent from Dec 5th…what’s the best place to list?…Craigslist is obvious. Streeteasy? Others?
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andord
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Original Marble Fireplace (c.1890) for sale (Boerum Hill)
I am looking to sell an original marble fireplace that we no longer need due to our renovation plans. $300. The fireplace is still fitted…
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benoit
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Stripping woods doors recommendation
I would like to share and recommend someone is name is Tyrone he did some work for me ,he did removed all the paints on…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Master Plumber Help Desperately needed!
Master Plumber help needed- This is a long one and I hope someone is able to help or give some suggestions. We completed a gut…
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mschmonsky
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Trespa Exterior Home Siding
We’re thinking about using Trespa Pura NFC siding for the back facade of our home. The sample looks great, but I worry that the faux…
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laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Door bell, Alarm systems & keyless Entry
We live in an area in bed stuy where it is not an option for a package to ever be left outside our door without…
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katdov
in General Discussion 8 years and 9 months ago
Security/Alarm System
Does anyone have any advice on alarm systems and companies out there? There appears to be a crack den directly opposite my house and during…
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Zoning - Development - Greenwood Heights
How can I find out what the zoning restrictions are? A lot next door to my house is being sold for development and I want…
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benoit
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Paints removal recommendation
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robino
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
How to solve this parking issue..
Hello, I recently purchased a semi detached house(R4-1) in brooklyn, it has a shared driveway about 8 feet wide, toward the end there are 2…
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gtqzgylxbzwadks
in General Discussion 8 years and 11 months ago
Putting up medallion
I have a medallion that is part of house but was falling off and we need someone to put it back up. Anyone know someone…
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Brooklynreno
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Experience with Dept. of Consumer Affairs complaints against contractors?
Dear Brownstoner readers, This is my first time posting here, and it’s a big one, at least for me. I have a financial dispute with…
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juliaalexis
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
soundproofing floors
does anyone have some experience in trying to cut down on impact and/or flanking noise between floors? i am feeling my best course of action…
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