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gpoint
in For Sale 12 years ago
Set of 4 Solid Maple Windsor Dining Chairs $350
Windsor chairs are in nice condition, some marks and wear are to be expected and are commensurate with age and use. With shaped cresting rails…
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gpoint
in For Sale 12 years ago
Set of 4 Solid Maple Windsor Dining Chairs $350
Windsor chairs are in nice condition, some marks and wear are to be expected and are commensurate with age and use. With shaped cresting rails…
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fmb78
in Lighting 12 years ago
Hanging a chandelier from parlor medallion
Hello all. I’d like to get a move on to hang an overhead light in our front parlor. I’d like to do this the right…
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mykonos
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
In need of advice for new boiler......heating-a/c
3600 sq. ft fully gut renovated brownstone. 4 floors, triplex over 1 bed apt….2 family Can anyone recommend HVAC or separate boilers/AC installation? Manufacturer/model, etc?…
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skeer126
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Exposed duct work for HVAC- Please help!!
I am moving in my brownstone on May 1st and I don’t have central air. I am going to be installing Mitsubishi mr slims in…
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batfish123
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Replace front door
Hello, We are about to close on a brownstone in a historic district. Amongst a slew of interior renovations, we need to replace the original…
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TimmyTheTiger
in Metalwork 12 years ago
Old Brownstone front door handle
I’m trying to clean/restore the original door handles of my house. I don’t know what material they are made from which makes it harder to…
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anydaynow
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
can anyone recommend a construction manager/owners rep?
hi all, looking for someone who really understands construction and building to oversee a project (GC is on board already, licensed, insured, etc.). if anyone…
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fmb78
in Lighting 12 years ago
Hanging a chandelier from parlor medallion
Hello all. I’d like to get a move on to hang an overhead light in our front parlor. I’d like to do this the right…
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mlight
in Sidewalks 12 years ago
City spray painted marks on sidewalk??
Hello all! The city came by a few weeks ago and spray painted various marks (mostly arrows) in various different colors on the sidewalk. Colors…
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xchx
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Bricks/pavers
Does anyone have a pile of bricks or other pavers sitting around that they’d like to get rid of? Thinking of building a patio this…
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repairstuff
in About Brooklyn 12 years ago
Commercial Grade Washers/Dryers for Co-op Building
Hi All, I’m curious if anyone has had to look in to buying commercial grade washers and dryers for a multi-unit building. The woman researching…
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vttobk
in General Contractors 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor/subcontractor problems
We undertook a renovation 18 months ago, and moved in (and had mostly finished) in September 2012. Our HVAC sub has since disappeared – initialy…
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ferney1c
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years ago
I need help designing a renovation.
I realize I need guidance concerning where to put things in my upcoming renovation. I am trying to put ideas together but I am somewhat…
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lynathon41
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years ago
Repairing one step on a brownstone stoop?
HI Can anyone advise me how to get one step repaired? Everyone I contact says the whole stoop must be redone, when only one step…
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brooklyngal7
in Tile 12 years ago
Corner round tiles for old bathroom
Hi, I’m trying to replace some tiles in my 105-year-old bathroom. I need only 4 of them, They go on a corner and are therefore…
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slick
in Brownstoner 12 years ago
new water heater
Hi. My current hot water heater has been diagnosed on life support. It looks like I need a new one. The current one is roughly…
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ronman
in Roofers 12 years ago
White Marble Mantle
White Marble mantle approx 64 inch in width. Email me at sebb_23@msndotcom
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