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kayru
in Fencing 13 years and 7 months ago
Chain Link Fence & Privacy
Hi, Looking for suggestions on adding privacy to chainlink. Choices include permahedge (looks like Christmas tree branches), bamboo,slats, or pvc/wood. Any feedback, opinions, or photos…
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theoperadiva
in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 7 months ago
Any advice on buying an FSBO (for sale by owner for those searching)?
We’re considering a for sale by owner property and are wondering if anyone has advice in terms of the timeline, things to avoid, things to…
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Goatcrapp
in Garden 13 years and 7 months ago
Local rain barrels?
Where is everyone sourcing their rain barrels, or casks that can be turned into a rain barrel from lately? None of the home depot ones…
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Arkady
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Built-in Bookcases
I’m looking for a carpenter/woodworker who can finish bookcases that are about 1/2 complete. Needs good skills to work around existing start.
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cobblehillbilly
in Fencing 13 years and 7 months ago
Backyard fence
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6b8a08c16da-.jpg Can anyone recommend someone who can build this type of fence for me?
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TheBrooklynCarriage
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago
New Garden Design
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6cd10d1f989-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, We have a great opportunity to design a backyard garden from scratch! Previously the space was a sterile asphalt parking lot and…
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Arkady
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago
Built-in Bookcases
I’m looking for a carpenter/woodworker who can finish bookcases that are about 1/2 complete. Needs good skills to work around existing start.
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steveyp
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 7 months ago
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clintonhillcat
in Security 13 years and 7 months ago
Security Bars?
Hi, We are renovating our garden and parlor duplex and are wondering if we can get away with not reinstating the security bars in the…
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homemakeover
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 7 months ago
Home Makeover Show Casting in Brooklyn
Hello Brooklynites, I’m casting a home renovation/makeover show in the NYC area and we are hoping to find some energetic and interesting people (musicians or…
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clickandimprove
in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago
wooden 3 panel bay window in NYC needs to be restored
We are an online home improvement company and were called on a window restoration job. The outside is weathered and the client wishes to have…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for companies to rebuild brick facade
Our stucco is badly cracked (water is getting in the apartments) and needs to be removed. Ideally we’d restore the original brickwork underneath, but it…
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cherryni
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago
Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6c35ae7f86d-.jpg Here is not a question, but a sharing. Share the project-Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center. The project was designed by Zaha Hadid Architect, and the…
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cherryni
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago
Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6c35ae7f86d-.jpg Here is not a question, but a sharing. Share the project-Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center. The project was designed by Zaha Hadid Architect, and the…
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Seblicious
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Tankless Water Heater in Condo
We are having severe hot water problems in our building that the condo has been unable to remedy. I would like to install a tankless…
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cobblehillbilly
in Fencing 13 years and 7 months ago
Backyard fence
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6b8a08c16da-.jpg Can anyone recommend someone who can build this type of fence for me?
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eharrisnyt
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 7 months ago
Help for NYTimes story: Writing Letters to Sellers
Folks, My name is Elizabeth Harris and I’m a reporter at The New York Times. I’m working on a story about how, in competitive bidding…
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bk_homeslice
in Architecture 13 years and 7 months ago
architect recommendation
Can someone please post your recommendations for an affordable architecht? We are looking for someone with expereince with houses in williamsburg/greenpoint.
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