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fmb78
in Plumbing 11 years and 5 months ago
House trap installation, new waste and sewer lines
Hello all. I believe my house was built without a house trap in the basement. (Everybody that’s come to try to find it cannot do…
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bedstuy06
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 11 years and 5 months ago
Exterior Door 79.5 x 32" - Free!
Come and get it! 79.5×32″ exterior door. FREE!!! It’s in good shape, we bought it for our place but our carpenter requested a pre-hung door…
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dodgechris
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 7 months ago
Recreate glass pane in a pocket door
Hi, I need to replace a pane of decorative glass in a pocket door; the pane is broken. I’m wondering if anyone knows of a…
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dumbogirl
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
boiler on its last legs -- help me decide on the best heating option?
I have an old boiler that looks like it’s about to die soon based on corrosion levels. (Gas-powered.) Am thinking about eventually installing central air…
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nanner08
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Removing ductwork
Working on a 4-story brownstone that used to be multi-family (no longer). Sometime in the 1970s, a centralized ventilation system was added. There is a…
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lilshalimar
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Plumbing Stolen during renovation!!!
I’m renovating a place in Stuyvesant Heights and someone broke in and stole all of the copper pipe out of the place. They even took…
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jty2
in Roofing 11 years and 5 months ago
Gutter/Downspout cleaning
Can anyone recommend someone to clean out leaves, etc from downspouts? What is a rough cost for someone to come a couple times a year…
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libertyh
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Crack in the plaster ceiling
Two years ago we redid our upstairs bathroom, adding a clawfoot tub. We have just noticed that what was a small crack in the parlor…
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hdryder90
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Snow Removal Carroll Gardens
Looking for someone to perform the snow removal for our Brownstone in Carroll Gardens this winter any recommendations?
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hdryder90
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
Snow Removal Carroll Gardens
Looking for someone to perform the snow removal for our Brownstone in Carroll Gardens this winter any recommendations?
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seanfitz
in Real Estate - Rentals 11 years and 5 months ago
What to do about rent?
We have a brownstone in Carroll Gardens that has been handed down through the family, some of the tenants have been there a long time…
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pfmnyc
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 5 months ago
Lovely mantle with over mantle mirror for sale
I would love to sell this large mantle/overmantle mirror. It is in excellent condition. Measures about 88″ over all, 60″ wide and opening is approximately…
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anotherposter
in Roofers 11 years and 5 months ago
What to do with this old chandelier
We took down this (working) light fixture and I don’t know what to do with it. Feel free to make an offer if you want…
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bkvfx
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago
price for snake camera?
does anyone had a plumber come and use a snake camera to look into a pipe that is not accessible? if so, how much does…
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fiscarel
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 5 months ago
FHA condo approval for reverse mortgage qualification
I am looking into reverse mortgage possibilities but my condo must be first be FHA approved. Does anyone have experience in this area?
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dumbogirl
in Heating 11 years and 5 months ago
boiler on its last legs -- help me decide on the best heating option?
I have an old boiler that looks like it’s about to die soon based on corrosion levels. (Gas-powered.) Am thinking about eventually installing central air…
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lz26
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
Fireplaces
I am looking for vintage style or vintage ceramic fireplace tiles to restore a mantel. I need enough tiles for a full surround, but they…
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mortgageslave
in Counters 11 years and 6 months ago
Looking for granite
Any suggestions for a place to buy a couple slabs of Absolute Black granite for a countertop? We’ve gotten some high prices and I know…
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