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upstater
in Furniture 12 years and 10 months ago
ISO someone to cut up my couch with a chainsaw and remove it
Does anyone know of such a person? The couch got in here before some construction was done, and can no longer fit out the door.…
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dancingirl
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Iron Work Experience with Igor's Security
Just wanted to say how nice it was to work with Igor’s Security Gates and Doors. The price was fair, he delivered my gate on…
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sjb
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
AREAWAY ALERT
In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…
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sjb
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
AREAWAY ALERT
In the areaway of the house at 633 MacDomough St. there is a large pile of indoor shutters in different sizes. The construction guy said…
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slopefarm
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 10 months ago
Curtain Rods -- Level or parallel to a slanted ceiling?
We live in an old frame house with rebuilt exterior walls. Floors and ceilings are sloped in all kinds of directions but the new windows…
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designandbuild
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
General Contractor for Development Project
Looking for recommendations for General Contractors for a major gut renovation project. Must be comfortable and experienced with the following: • Vertical and horizontal additions…
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nhamilto
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Finding the right kind of Architect
We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 10 months ago
Need good/trustworthy painter
Hi! I would greatly appreciate any recommendations for a good, clean and trustworthy painter (reasonable rates would make it even better). We need to start…
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AnotherSarah
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 11 months ago
Anyone know Jeff Kleidman or Dream Home Realty?
Has anyone ever worked with a renovator/flipper named Jeff Kleidman in Bed-Stuy? Owns a company called Dream Home Realty. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Sarah…
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bennybushwick
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Glass Door
i am looking to buy a glass door for my bathroom. Where can i find a place to have that done ??? Thank
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upstater
in Furniture 12 years and 10 months ago
ISO someone to cut up my couch with a chainsaw and remove it
Does anyone know of such a person? The couch got in here before some construction was done, and can no longer fit out the door.…
0
PeterPJB
in Furniture 12 years and 10 months ago
Charity Needed
I need a recommendation of a Charity that will pick up Clothing in Fort Greene. I am finally getting around to cleaning out closets and…
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maagrant
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home. the door is heavy and…
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Suzanne
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Any experiences with Brooklyn Lowe's gas range installation?
Probably buying one from them, and would have them install it, but wanted to see if anyone had feedback. Thanks.
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
Repurposing brownstone materials
Brownstone Community, We just started a new gut renovation brownstone project with an environmentally conscientious client. We will be repurposing as much as possible throughout…
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brooklynbemused
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
What to do about bees and a dead tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…
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cynthiamedina
in Lawyers and legal service 12 years and 10 months ago
Expired Certificate of No Harassment
We purchased a former SRO that had a Certificate of No Harassment and went immediately in to planning, architects, etc. The CNH expired a few…
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fawn
in Inspection 12 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos Testing
I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…
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