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Suzanne
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
electrician inspection of new place--what to look for
I want to hire an electrician to inspect a recently bought 2 BR apartment. It’s had some electrical problems and I want to get an…
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sd
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
new door source?
I am looking for a set of plain flush double doors for a pantry. 18 inches wide for each door, prehung. It sounds very simple…
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a_bit_of_brooklyn
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
How to mow a 150 sq ft lawn???
The guy who installed the sod says we need to use a mower with a bag, but even the small mowers are huge and heavy! …
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realestate
in Cellar 12 years and 11 months ago
Unfinished Cellar floor solutions?
We have a pretty dry unfinished cellar with decent ceiling height and would like to cover the floor with something to make it less dusty…
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bluerose
in Antiques 12 years and 11 months ago
What is my 1800's French fireplace mantle worth?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501db56dc585e-.jpg **I HAVE AN ANTIQUE LOUIS XV FRENCH FIREPLACE MANTLE FROM THE 1800’S. IT IS MADE OF A BEAUTIFUL SHINNY BLACK MARBLE WITH VERY LIGHT…
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brooklyn72
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
How to approach our renovation project
We just bought a 4 story brownstown. It is need a full gut job including the following: 1\. Changing the electrical to get rid of…
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Seblicious
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Cast Iron Tub - Specialist to Reattach Feet?
We recently reglazed an old cast iron tub – it looks great, but the feet of the tub do not stay seated within the channels…
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Suzanne
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
electrician inspection of new place--what to look for
I want to hire an electrician to inspect a recently bought 2 BR apartment. It’s had some electrical problems and I want to get an…
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deancollins
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Claw foot bath worth anything?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501c1ac5ae3e2-.jpg We just closed on an apartment and before we demo i’m wondering is this claw foot bath is worth anything to anyone here on the list.…
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deancollins
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Mantle worth anything?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501c17c472936-.jpg We just closed on an apartment and before we demo i’m wondering is this mantle/mirror/firescreen and firedogs worth anything to anyone here on the…
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Nadya5
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
Does anyone have experience using Hotshot?
Hey ive been having really bad plumbing problems- back ups and flooding in the basement etc. i have had the drains snaked a few times…
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UWS
in Electricians 13 years ago
Need to organize phone wiring
Hi – We need someone who can organize our jumble of phone wires. The main phone wire comes into a closet and then (sort of)…
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sdraganbrooklyn
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for talented carpenter to restore and install front doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/501f5eb1ac800-.jpg Hi! We have been trying to find the right pair of front doors for our brownstone for a long, long…. long time. A couple…
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ebsjb
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
Chubb agent
Can anyone please recommend a Chubb home insurance agent.
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ebsjb
in Insurance 12 years and 11 months ago
Chubb agent
Can anyone please recommend a Chubb home insurance agent.
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artsgrrrrl
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Considering a move
Hello, I would love to get some advice from all you seasoned Brooklynites. I am recently divorced and in a major life transition. I have…
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candie
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 11 months ago
I pay my rent but LL pushes me out
I am a tenant, renting an apartment in a two-family private house for several months without a formal lease. Paying my rent on time. However,…
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guest4
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Free outdoor table + chairs + sun umbrella
Free! Pickup asap from UWS. 917\. 806\. 0750\. Approx 6 feet by 40 inches with extension.
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