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sqhaexgkh

in Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago

Demo

What’s a typical price for a full demo of a 1950sq foot townhouse? What would an asbestos abatement of kitchen floors and ceilings on one…

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Updated 11 years ago

stuntmanmike

in Antiques 11 years and 1 month ago

Pier Mirror

Hi, looking for a Pier Mirror, 29″ or less wide. Seeing stuff out of NYC but worried about damage during shipping, would prefer to deal…

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Updated 11 years ago

nancib

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

carpet installation

I am looking for someone that can do a good job installing carpet on steps. Thank you in advance, Nancy

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Updated 11 years ago

zhideng

in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago

Mini Split Worth It?

My wife and I am doing renovation to our townhouse and are thinking about putting in mini split units for the whole house. The cost…

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Updated 11 years ago

slopefarm

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 8 months ago

Parking for the Week

We live in South Slope and will be going away for a week that has no days on which alternate side parking is suspended. We…

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Updated 11 years ago

carmenf

in About Brooklyn 11 years ago

Permit to remove concrete from backyard?

Our backyard is poured concrete and we would like to remove it, which will surely involve some level of jackhammering. Dumpster situation/hauling aside, does anyone…

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Updated 11 years ago

ps158

in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago

vanity lights over surface-mounted medicine cabinet

I am having the hardest time finding vanity lights that could work over a surface-mounted medicine cabinet. We can’t do sconces bc the vanity is…

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ps158

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years ago

tin ceilings - glossy or matte sheen?

What sheen to use for tin ceilings – glossy, matte, egg shell?

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brooklyn11215

in Doors 11 years ago

Custom Entry Doors

Looking for a recommendation for someone that can make custom entry doors for us. The building is not landmarked but has an arched opening and…

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mozeeatupu

in Roofers 11 years and 8 months ago

Need blank HPD inspection visit sheet

Hey all, Can someone scan in or take a photo and attach the inspection visit sheet that goes in the 6×9 frame that HPD requires?…

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Updated 11 years ago

joey3125

in General Contractors 11 years ago

Bathtub removal

I’m currently living in staten island,I was wondering how much would average cost to remove & install a new tub. standered size tub.Any recommendations? Greatly…

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jakester

in Heating 11 years ago

Looking to make an offer. Question about oil heat

I’m a Long time brownstoner reader, first time poster. My wife and I are looking to make an offer on a 2 family. The building…

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zhideng

in Garden 11 years and 1 month ago

Cedar fence

We’re in the planning phases for a new backyard fence. We want to install a cedar fence and wanted to know what contractors people on…

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Updated 11 years ago

2wllc

in For Sale 11 years and 3 months ago

FS: RECLAIMED PINE FLOORING

Extra pine flooring for sale from a big money order. Absolutely beautiful and rare in spec. – Reclaimed, quarter-sawn, untreated, 2? thick, 9? wide, lengths…

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Updated 11 years ago

since2002

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 3 months ago

Contemplating an Investment Property

I am seeking opinions on how and where best to invest in an income producing property. Cash available is $300,000\. Considering Queens (the new Brooklyn),…

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Updated 11 years ago

rakhel

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Stoop renovation

Hi, I am a new homeowner in Windsor Terrace and need to have our stoop repaired, as well as some minor facade work. Having browsed…

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Updated 11 years ago

ps158

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago

cistern / outhouse

(posting this here in addition to the other forum I posted it to) We found what I believe to be an old cistern or outhouse/privy…

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Updated 11 years ago

lyndapak

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Oil heated Boiler & Oil Delivery

Happy almost spring, Brownstoners! I’ve combed through the forums for recommendations on good, solid, reliable companies who provide services for oil heated boilers/ AND oil…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

nancyk

in About Brooklyn 11 years and 1 month ago

Bassett Mid-Century Modern Desk

Bassett mid century modern desk with brass pulls. 6 dovetailed drawers. 47?W x 20?D x 30?H. Very good condition. $375 e-mail me at ilrms40 at…

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zhideng

in Decks and Porches 11 years and 1 month ago

Stone for backyard

I am in the process of renovating my backyard and wanted to know where people got stone for the backyard. I currently have some existing…

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Updated 11 years and 1 month ago

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