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lmbzfksl

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago

Mantelpiece repair

Hi, anyone recommend a good restorer of marble mantelpieces that is not too crazy expensive. We had an estimate to clean and polish 6 mantelpieces…

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Arkady

in Garden 13 years and 7 months ago

Need recommendations for lawn care

Tried looking in the archive but got answers about granite counters!?!  Anyone have good company for lawn care?

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amyschwinch

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

ISO of carpenter or contractor

We’d love a local reccomendation for someone who will build us some nice-looking, reasonably-priced shelving in our new living room.  We’ll be in Clinton Hill.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

NorthStSlope

in Roofers 13 years and 8 months ago

Roofing issue with Water Damage

Hello Brownstoner Community, Does anyone know of a water damage/leak CSI? We have been having a water damage issue for years and have tried many…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

aussieben

in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago

Home inspector recommendation

If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…

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aussieben

in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago

Home inspector recommendation

If anyone is looking for a building inspector to go through their (prospective) house before getting into contract, I just wanted to recommend Bob Silverman…

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stevecym

in For Sale 13 years and 7 months ago

FREE! Very Large Potter's Wheel

I have a very large potter’s wheel in need of some work.  I picked it up with the intention of repairing it and selling it…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

metaphase

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

where to get antique/reproduction door hinges?

Does anyone know where I could get antique or reproduction decorative door hinges locally, in stock and not on order?  I need some in the…

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amyschwinch

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

ISO of carpenter or contractor

We’d love a local reccomendation for someone who will build us some nice-looking, reasonably-priced shelving in our new living room.  We’ll be in Clinton Hill.…

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khilbe

in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago

repair and varnish wood door

Hi group, Our exterior wood door doesn’t close well anymore and it needs to be stripped, sanded, have a stain job, and I’m looking for…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

aq2101

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago

Free clawfoot tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f5ce78caa7df-.jpg Free 5 ft. Clawfoot tub.  You must pickup and transport.  Need at least two strong people to move. email antiquesps@gmail.com

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aq2101

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 7 months ago

Free clawfoot tub

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f5ce78caa7df-.jpg Free 5 ft. Clawfoot tub.  You must pickup and transport.  Need at least two strong people to move. email antiquesps@gmail.com

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epiphanyster

in Property Management 13 years and 7 months ago

Recommendations for condo management company in Brooklyn?

Does anyone have recommendations for a condo management company in Brooklyn? I am moving out of the city and currently rent my condo. It would…

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arad

in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 7 months ago

SRO Litigation Attorney

I am purchasing a property with SRO tenants that pay little or no rent. I need an attorney that is very familiar with SROs i.e.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

HouseDogger

in Garden 13 years and 7 months ago

Tree stump removal...can anyone recommend a good landscaper?

Need help with garden

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

kidbklyn

in Doors & Windows 13 years and 7 months ago

Getting windows repaired.

Has anyone had experience using Vila Window Repair?

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

Kateruba

in Fencing 13 years and 8 months ago

Fence post placement regulations - inside or outside?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f46a72dc9900-.jpg I am in the beginning stages of building a fence, something like this picture,  where the planks are horizonal over the posts. Two people…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

ejalbk

in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago

Exact Shade of Red Paint for Sprinkler Pipes?

We need to paint our exposed sprinkler pipes in the public halls red (lovely…). I tried getting an answer from NYFD but they weren’t helpful.…

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dancingirl

in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 8 months ago

Looking for Housekeeper

I live in Park Slope, does anyone have a recommendation?  thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

Crooklyn30

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Anyone have a maitenance agreement for their HVAC system?

 I had a traditional HVAC and two “mr slim” style Daikin units installed as part of a gut renovation last year and the guy who…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

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