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brooklynmaterials
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Large planters for sale - use for small tree, bush, flowers - commercial fiberglass, lightweight but solid
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50324b556be3e-.jpg We are selling a few really large planters (4 total available)- about 3′ tall. They are designed to look like stone, but actually are…
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jonyev
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
150 square feet of brick patio pavers... FREE
Located in front of Park Slope brownstone. Must take all and leave the place relatively clean afterwards. Private message me…
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r-squared
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Garage remodelling
I’d like to upgrade my garage from bare concrete floor and naked walls to a nice smooth surface and maybe some shelves. Does anyone have…
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kiki
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Flooding help
This crazy rain today in Brooklyn has crept inside my back door and flooded my kitchen. Who can I call to help stop this and…
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zajac83
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Contractors familiar with Concord Village
I need to renovate a 2br / 2 (very small) bath partment at CV. New kitchen, both bathrooms, floors, some electrical work; nothing has been…
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BrookBridges
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Small Budget - Acting as your own General Contractor?
We just closed on a small two family house. It needs everything, but our budget is small. Has anyone acted as their own GC? I have the names…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Television 12 years and 11 months ago
FLATSCREEN WALL MOUNT
I’D APPRECIATE A RECOMMENDATION FOR SOMEONE WITH EXPERIENCE TO INSTALL A FLAT SCREEN TV ON A WALL, IF IT IS POSSIBLE. THERE IS A SLIDING…
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ferney1c
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Choosing Architects and Contractors for the renovation of my Brownstone
I am in the process of choosing professionals for the renovation of my brownstone – particularily Architects and Contractors. I’ve seen several recommendations on this…
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bisteak
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Free - Salvaged Wood Trim
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501010fe6f3fe-.jpg Free salvaged wood trim — various lengths & patterns, most nails removed. Six bundles of 3-4 boards each.
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11231
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Time Warner v. Verizon Internet High Speed Service?
Which better, faster? Thanks.
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M
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Handyman to patch holes
Looking for someone to patch some holes in the wall. Some holes are already filled but need some work ( tape, plaster and be flush…
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brooklynight
in Zoning 12 years and 11 months ago
New Contruction covered up side of my brownstown and all windows
Hello Everyone, Im new to this very informative forum and I have a question regarding steps to procede with my issues. Three years ago the…
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hpk4871
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago
Individual Rights in a Co-op
I own in a small walk-up with about 8 owners. A couple of owners have been late and delinquent in their monthly maintenance, making the…
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SG
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 11 months ago
For Sale: Metal Spiral Stair with Oak Treads - $675
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502e7ae4d0b85-.jpg Metal Spiral Stair with 30″ wide Oak treads, was set up with 13 treads at 8.75″ rise, but is adjustable. Currently disassembled and ready…
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nancy sullivqn
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
GFCI receptacle, can 2 be installed in same box? Help Electricians!
I installed two double GFCI outlets in the same box coming off the same hot and nuetral. only the first one works down the line(daisy…
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ea3421
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Convert from (Store + 2 Family ) in M1-2 to 2 Family
I’d like to convert a Store+2Family mixed use building in an M1-2 zone into a 2 family (strictly residential use). Is it possible to convert…
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AllisonMW
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
ISO Painter for Fire Escape
Hello, we need the fire escape on our building to be painted and do not know where to look for people who do this kind…
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sd
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Question for all you code junkies out there -- Deck depth greater than 8'?
The DOB nixed our 10-foot deck, saying it could only be 8 feet deep. The way I read the code, it can extend 8 feet…
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