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basementbound
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen countertop
Has any one used Pietra Cardosa & Mother of Pearl Quartzite for a countertop? If so, what was/is your experience? A lot of maintenance? Stains…
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villagebrstoner
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 5 months ago
Ask for advice - New windows for a single family house
We need to replace 15 windows of our house. They’re very old so not worth to repair. We’re looking at Therma Star by Pella. Any…
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mysteriousbrunette
in Painting 11 years and 4 months ago
Studio Apartment
Please recommend a painter who knows skim coating. How much does this work cost approximately? The apartment is a studio. I’m buying my own paint.
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jty2
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
Roof estimate
I recently got an estimate from 2 roofers recommended on the forum of about $9,000 for some roofing work. Work is to put on a…
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BobMarvin
in Fire 11 years and 4 months ago
Ethanol Fireplace Inserts
My wife saw an ethanol fireplace insert on this years Park Slope house tour and would like to get one. Does anyone here have experience…
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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basementbound
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Repairing Cracks in the brownstone
I have hairline cracks in the facade of my brownstone. Can I patch them temporarily with anything? Silicone? some type of masonry sealer?
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recommedation on where to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
Can someone recommend a place to buy custom window blinds & drapes in Brooklyn?
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coolman
in Heating and Air Conditioning 11 years and 5 months ago
HVAC Contractor
Does anyone have a HVAC contractor they might recommend? We need to install a fresh air intake duct for our furnace room. Thanks!
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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
1930's Roper Gas Range FREE! A Brooklyn original
For parts/ restoration. It is the range pictured and I have a box of all interior parts. Come with a truck and two people with…
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AsherBenjamin
in For Sale 11 years and 4 months ago
Rare 1850's Brooklyn Church Window Available
Attention NYC architectural historians, collectors of fine things and other creative types: I have a very unique and rare piece of Brooklyn architectural history that…
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pepinohill
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 4 months ago
Recs and/or Experience with Property / Land Survey for backyard?
Hi everyone, Does anyone have a recommendation for a land surveyor? I’m replacing the chain link fence in the backyard. My fence borders five other…
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Arkady
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Iron work
Props to Lopopolo who did work for me today. Very well done intricate stuff, reasonably priced, arrived in a timely manner.
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yahem
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Radiator Covers
Hello there – We are looking for someone to build 3 or 4 radiator covers. I am sure this has been posted here but can’t…
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stickerhappy
in Garden Design and Maintenance 11 years and 5 months ago
Depth of soil needed to cover possibly lead-contaminated soil? Soil supply recs?
We built raised bed planters in our yard on top of soil that may have lead in it. We didn’t test it, but our neighbor…
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fmb78
in Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
Suggestions for troubleshooting a schizophrenic boiler
Hello all, Wednesday and Thursday this week, our boiler (oil-Peerless TW-4) completely emptied its water twice each day. When I went to check on it…
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leftbankdesign
in Home Buying 11 years and 5 months ago
SRO status
Hey Forum – We are looking at a brownstone for sale. The broker says it has SRO status, with no CNOH, but when I check…
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preservando
in Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Brick Facade Restoration Gone Bad
My building is located in a NYC landmark district and a permit for minor work is required when performing restoration work. I faced a recent…
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