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abrams
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 3 months ago
Fireplace Installation and Removal
My husband and I had the privilege to work with Manny LaSalle, who both removed and installed a victorian marble fireplace. Manny is the consummate…
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minoush
in Conversion 12 years and 3 months ago
cost of adding second floor to one family in Astoria
Hi everyone, I am interested in buying a 1 family property in Astoria and add a second floor to create a 2 family, Is that…
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zeebee_in_bklyn
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Vintage range for sale
We have a beautiful vintage range for sale, a white Magic Chef 1000\. It was manufactured in the early 1930s, all gas with six burners,…
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zeebee_in_bklyn
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Vintage range for sale
We have a beautiful vintage range for sale, a white Magic Chef 1000\. It was manufactured in the early 1930s, all gas with six burners,…
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
A/C Insulated Magnetic Vent Register
I live on the top floor of a 4 story building. My apartment has central air and a few of the rooms are quite drafty,…
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ventilated
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Clearing drain lines and plumbing vents?
Some of our plumbing fixtures are gurgling when they drain. One is backing up into a fixture on the floor below. Snaking the lines provides…
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snappyglitter
in Other 14 years and 5 months ago
Leather Repair
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eba98bbb9639-processed-httpsquatorangecomimagesstoriestshirtlogos68-baby-bad-kittypng.png HELP! Due to a bad kitty, my leather jacket has a small tear. The tear doesn’t go through the whole coat, but just the…
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deva
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Garbage Dumping Container
I am removing a ton of junk and dirt from my basement replacing the cement floor and I am in need of a dumping container.…
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abrams
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 3 months ago
Fireplace Installation and Removal
My husband and I had the privilege to work with Manny LaSalle, who both removed and installed a victorian marble fireplace. Manny is the consummate…
0
colorcolor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
House settling?
The other day, after a few inches of snow, then an evening of hard rain, our 3-family townhouse (a 2yr old gut reno which included…
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elisenew
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
Removing Wooden Fireplace Mantel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b095edba1da-.jpg We have two fireplaces in our apartment, both with similar wooden mantels. We are considering removing one of them. We would appreciate help from…
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mattborden
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
A/C Insulated Magnetic Vent Register
I live on the top floor of a 4 story building. My apartment has central air and a few of the rooms are quite drafty,…
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Isabelle
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen range hood replacement
Over my stove is a ducted fan and light that must be replaced. It is about 35 years old and it is a Nutone VH330\.…
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streaker
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Whitestone Contracting Associates – Anybody have experience with these guys?
I got hit hard by Sandy and I’ve been referred to this general contractor who does work through Home Depot. Does anyone have any experience…
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deva
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Garbage Dumping Container
I am removing a ton of junk and dirt from my basement replacing the cement floor and I am in need of a dumping container.…
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ute123
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 6 months ago
Airshaft?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5076d998b698c-.png Hello, I am considering moving into a renovated apartment on the first floor of an old 1916 “Dumbbell” Tenement. While 4 windows face the…
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carolynweiss
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Seeking kitchen designer (not architect)
Hi, I am looking for recommendations for a kitchen designer to remodel a Brooklyn kitchen. Looking to go somewhat high end, but it’s not a…
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deano
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Renovation - before and after, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5165539a055e6-.jpg Sharing another before/after shot from the renovation of a 4-family. This parlor floor unit (like all the others) was in sorry shape, so pretty…
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