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franknessmonster
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 10 months ago
Little Wolf Cabinets and Cabinet Finishers
We’re renovating our tiny kitchen and are thinking of using this Upper East Side custom cabinet shop called [Little Wolf](http://littlewolfcabinetshop.com/index.php), and I was wondering whether…
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cobbleh
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
guarding against dust?
Hi everyone, We live in an old tenement building that is now a cooperative. Whenever an apartment is renovated, dust manages to make its way…
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doodles
in Decorative 11 years and 10 months ago
need a decorative painter
can anyone recommend a decorative painter or someone who can solve funky problems? I put fabric on walls (as wallpaper_–but the whole pattern is way…
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bbslewje
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Wood Roof Deck - new condo
I recently purchased a condo with a private roof deck. The deck is surfaced with wood. I recently became aware that – as I understand…
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lauracrosta
in Zoning 13 years and 6 months ago
has any one heard of EKS Construction - George - to use for a 203k loan REno?
I am looking for a GC for a full Gut Reno?
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kensington63
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Window to Door conversion
I want to make one of my back wall windows into a door (it’s in the extension of a regular old Brooklyn brownstone). I had…
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daintydu
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Teak Desk for Sale
We are moving into a place with built-in desks and sadly are selling this beautiful vintage (1960’s?) teak desk. It’s 24″ W x 48″ L.…
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daintydu
in Furniture 11 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Teak Desk for Sale
We are moving into a place with built-in desks and sadly are selling this beautiful vintage (1960’s?) teak desk. It’s 24″ W x 48″ L.…
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dankler
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Is Fort Greene a dirty area?
I’ve been walking around Ft.Greene this morning, trying to decide to which BK neighborhood we will move this summer. I’ve found Ft. Greene to be…
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fkeels1973
in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago
scrap metal
Hi, I have some scrap metal from a recent renovation. Trying to understand my options for disposing it. Is this something you pay to have…
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karolnyc
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Do I need a contractor or a handyman?
We’re close to closing on a place which needs some work but nothing major. The biggest thing it needs is floor work (sanding and refinishing)…
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mrsaitch
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
How do I know if I need an architect?
Is there a rule of thumb to know when one needs an architect and when one can just deal directly with a contractor? I’m planning…
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eman134
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
peonies starting to bloom
I guess that summer has finally arrived… my peonies are starting to bloom. It is really nice that something so simple can make me happy
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iyrie936
in Doors & Windows 11 years and 10 months ago
Can aluminum window shutters handle hot and cold weather?
I am planning to buy aluminum window sliding because it’s aluminum so it gets hotter and colder. Is this true? Not that I want to…
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amber82
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
MOVING SALE, ON PLAZA STREET EAST
**We are having a moving sale at 36 Plaza Street East, this Saturday May 31st beginning at 10am and ending around 3pm. Items up for…
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amber82
in For Sale 11 years and 10 months ago
MOVING SALE, ON PLAZA STREET EAST
**We are having a moving sale at 36 Plaza Street East, this Saturday May 31st beginning at 10am and ending around 3pm. Items up for…
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thejourney
in Mortgage 11 years and 10 months ago
Commercial mortgage
Currently buying a lovely brownstone townhouse that is configured as an 8 family. Any recommendations for banks that do commercial or creative mortgages. We may…
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kls
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Stainless Steel Railings - buy back?
We will soon be replacing the stainless steel railings on our stoop which were put in by the previous owners not that long ago. Is…
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