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in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Leveling out floors...again
I posted this thread sometime ago: http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/jvVS8mxooaE=/leveling-floors Now, I’m looking for Recs on contractors to come out to give estimates for this kind of work. …
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hamiltonheights
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Thermostat Confusion or Perhaps Just Ignorance
I thought I had a 24 volt, 2 wire oil/steam heating system: my bolier is connected to my electrical system (it has its own circuit…
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npapadakis
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
I'm looking for all-wood custom-sized French Doors
Can anyone refer me to a local cabinet maker or manufacturer of all-wood, mullioned french doors? I do not want veneer, mdf or any other…
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northofditmas
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Steam Boiler Low Water Cutoff Dripping
I have a McDonnell 67 lower water cutoff valve. It has been increasingly dripping slowly from the bottom (1 drop every few seconds). Took the…
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Northie
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Architect for roof tear off
Can anyone recommend an architect to draw and file plans for the following roof work on a landmarked building? Guidance on estimated architect costs is…
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zoes
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
ISO 203k architect w energy efficient focus
Can anyone recommend an architect who is knowledgeable about 203k rehab loan projects in Brooklyn and who also has a lot of expertise in renovating…
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zoes
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
ISO 203k architect w energy efficient focus
Can anyone recommend an architect who is knowledgeable about 203k rehab loan projects in Brooklyn and who also has a lot of expertise in renovating…
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northofditmas
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
Steam Boiler Low Water Cutoff Dripping
I have a McDonnell 67 lower water cutoff valve. It has been increasingly dripping slowly from the bottom (1 drop every few seconds). Took the…
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esther
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Reliable, Efficient Contractor Needed ASAP
Have you worked with a GREAT contractor who typically does jobs in the 200K-400K range? Who does wonderful finishes, timely work and can come within…
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tcccorcoran
in Lighting 13 years and 8 months ago
I'm looking for a lighting designer for a four story townhouse renovation
I am lookinf ro a lighting designer to assist with lighting in a four story townhouse renovation.
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m926bk
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 8 months ago
Is it better to buy or rent?
As a young-ish person hoping to buy a starter studio or small one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn in the next two or three years, I was…
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BrooklynCouch
in Furniture 13 years and 8 months ago
New Foam/Stuffing For My Couch Cushions; and Cleaning The Fabric of Said Cushions?
OK, having exhausted every other avenue of research: I am looking to replace the foam or “stuffing” in the cushions of my couch cushions. I’m…
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egg
in Building Code 13 years and 8 months ago
Storage loft
I am looking to purchase a 650sf 1BR condo built in 2006 that has a 200sf mezzanine (it is included in the FAR) with only…
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shjom
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Renting a large area of my basement as a painting studio
Hi I have a lot of room in my basement. The ceilings are around 8 feet tall and there are windows. I’d like to rent…
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kachuri999
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
parlor window gates, necessary?
Hi, my family and I are moving to Van Buren (&Throop) in Bed Stuy and I was wondering if anyone out there is familiar with…
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kachuri999
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
parlor door knobs - where to buy?
The doorknobs on our parlor doors are not the right ones. They’re actual knobs which prevent the doors from hiding in the wall openings (cheap/dumb…
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meme2
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
tenant and keys
We are finally able to replace all the cheap locks with high security locks. We are also fixing the door . I have chosen ASA…
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tracyjanenz
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 8 months ago
Old factory sinks...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f3b160c5a455-.jpg I’ve just bought two of these sinks. I want to reglaze and replumb them. Does anyone have experience with these trough sinks that could…
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