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lkat75
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Custom Screens
I have a casement window with 2 windows that open, one of which however is bolted shut with and air conditioner in it. I would…
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
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happycats
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?
I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s. I do not…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago
Fire safe window guard installer?
Hi all, Just received a letter from our insurer saying that we to change out our fixed window guards on the garden floor to make…
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Somerset
in Soundproofing 12 years and 10 months ago
Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.
I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.
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gwenchb
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
NEED NEW BOILER? Maybe....
I have a very old boiler in my 4 story brownstone, steam heat. Last winter I had all the radiators resized and checked. He did…
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bklyngurl
in Heating 12 years and 10 months ago
looking to change the old steam heaters in m house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do this. thanks
looking to change the old steam heaters in my house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do…
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
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ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
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georgereno
in Brownstoner 14 years ago
Sidewalk repair
We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons. Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work? Thank you.
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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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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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200line
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Exterior wood contractors
We are looking for contractors skilled in exterior wood work to re-side the front of a wood frame house, including building a new wooden stoop/steps…
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Barbjean
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Landmark approved Window Contractors
Has anyone in the last year had Landmark approved windows installed? Any recommendations? Also need outside windows painted on all 4 floors. Thanks.
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brooklyngersh
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
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elbow
in Pest Control 12 years and 10 months ago
Steel Wool Rolls to Ratproof a Yard
I went past the African Burial Ground National Park today and saw that they had removed all the grass and covered the entire unpaved portion…
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fhtudor
in Construction 12 years and 10 months ago
complete roof tear-off / dormer addition
We’re about to close on on a property with a pitched, shingled roof. The roof is in terrible shape and we knew the house was…
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