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peaceout
in Roofers 10 years and 6 months ago
Any Recs for Woodwork Stripper
Hello Brownstoners, You haven’t failed me yet, so here I go again. In the (miserable) process of stripping woodwork, and need doors to be stripped.…
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conners
in Environmental and Green Design 10 years and 6 months ago
Possible Buried Oil Tank in Rowhome
Looking at a rowhouse in Brooklyn. Inspector found an old fill pipe at the front of the house and said it’s possible there’s an underground…
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classon
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
garden fence installation
hi, not too long ago someone posted pics of their new backyard fence. It was horizontal and had posts with lights strung from them across…
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dumbogirl
in Lighting 10 years and 6 months ago
ISO Source for Front Stoop Light Fixtures -- Any Recs?
I’m looking for a good source for period-appropriate light fixtures for my brownstone front stoop — any suggestions would be welcome! Thanks!
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nick521
in Landlord 10 years and 6 months ago
Security Deposit
Hi I am a first time landlord, my tenant just moved out over the weekend, she still has a week left in her lease to…
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ps158
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
surge protectors - necessary?
Are surge protectors a wise thing to use in Brooklyn? And if so, just for computers/TVs/speakers etc, or should one use them for refrigerators/washers/dryers etc.…
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brooklyn72
in Alarm 10 years and 6 months ago
Security Cameras
Hi, we are planning on installing security cameras at our 4 story brownstone and I am looking for advice from anyone that have gone through…
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geezee
in Heating 10 years and 9 months ago
Who do i call to clean my heating ducts?
Hard to think about heating now, but we just closed on a house with an old forced air heating system, and our inspector said the…
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huesos
in Heating 10 years and 7 months ago
Gas Boiler Not Starting: Need Boiler Tech
We found out this weekend that our gas boiler won’t start. Did the obvious things like check the switch, fuse and water level. The thermostat…
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msmina
in Construction 10 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for a Licensed Plumber
Can someone recommend a reliable, affordable plumber to me? I’m in the process of submitting plans to the DOB so I’d like to get a…
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Lurker
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Opinions wanted: When to fire a GC, and what fallout to expect.
We embarked on a big reno so long ago I can’t even remember. We are 2/3rds done, meaning the basement rental, which requires filing of…
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wshlet
in Doors & Windows 10 years and 6 months ago
Handyman to measure for/install entry door on garden floor?
Hello – I’m in need of a handyman (preferably someone who can come as soon as tomorrow, while I have the day off to deal…
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tressilliana
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Advice re installing an automatic post light
Hello all We are about to replace the existing electric post light in our front garden as it’s reached the end of its life. Our…
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huesos
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 6 months ago
Experience with Video Intercom Systems?
Our coop is considering changing out our old audio only intercom system to a video system. However, upgrading the system is not cheap and we’re…
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donuttle
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 6 months ago
2Easy Intercom
Posting this for repairstuff. “Hi, Does anyone have a 2Easy intercom system installed on their building or know anything about it? It was recommended to…
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donuttle
in Locksmith and Security 10 years and 6 months ago
2Easy Intercom
Posting this for repairstuff. “Hi, Does anyone have a 2Easy intercom system installed on their building or know anything about it? It was recommended to…
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tressilliana
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Advice re installing an automatic post light
Hello all We are about to replace the existing electric post light in our front garden as it’s reached the end of its life. Our…
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tressilliana
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Advice re installing an automatic post light
Hello all We are about to replace the existing electric post light in our front garden as it’s reached the end of its life. Our…
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