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Large Gray Barnwood Mirror
https://www.etsy.com/listing/168156423/35-large-wood-mirror-distressed-gray?ref=cat_gallery_12 This handmade large gray wood mirror is made of glass inlaid in a lovely, knotty solid wood frame with mitered corners. It has a…
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jumping
in Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Wood molding shopping suggestions?
Any recommendations for where to shop for wooden baseboards and window casings? Trying to keep close to the style of what is existing in the…
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jc2bk
in Other 12 years and 5 months ago
Engineer Recommendation?
I am looking for a reliable engineer to assist me in clearing up some violations on my property. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Personal items stolen during a renovation
I discover some personal items were stolen during the renovation. How do I address this with my GC and subs. They subs I paid directly
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allyslope
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Need a recommendation for tempered glass for security doors
I need to get tempered glass for security doors. Any recommendations for the Brooklyn area
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makainyc
in Heating 12 years and 5 months ago
Thermostat/Heating Solution
Hi, We have a gas boiler & steam radiator heat – Three rental units in building. We would like to have a thermostat system that…
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Trompiloco
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 6 months ago
Heating question for plumbers
We have a relatively old steam boiler from 1984 in a 4-floor 12 unit CoOp. Until 1 year ago we were somehow using a 1970s…
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mamalove
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation on where to get a fireplace door?
Does anyone have a recommendation of where to get a fireplace door? I see there are places where you can order them online and install…
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jc2bk
in Other 12 years and 5 months ago
Engineer Recommendation?
I am looking for a reliable engineer to assist me in clearing up some violations on my property. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
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rwood
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
what is this plant/weed in my backyard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518a76bc0d533-.jpg Wondering if anyone knows the name of this weed comes every year, it develops pink flowers. It grows/spreads close to the ground and the…
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slopefarm
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Is Hugo Redwood Still in Business?
Two years ago, Hugo Redwood of designbuildinteriors did some great work for us. Now we want to work with him again. We’ve tried to get…
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BrookBridges
in Construction 12 years and 5 months ago
Frame house extension - looking for architect
Hi Brownstoners: We bought a frame house in the South Slope. It’s renovated but we’d like to do an extension and would love recommendations for…
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mamalove
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation on where to get a fireplace door?
Does anyone have a recommendation of where to get a fireplace door? I see there are places where you can order them online and install…
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gnanda
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Here's a recommendation for a contractor!
Hello, I just wanted to recommend a great contractor called Beer Construction. I had a disastrous summer of renovations (a full kitchen and bathroom gut)…
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greencat
in General Discussion 12 years and 5 months ago
Selling by owner?
Hi all, I have been trying to sell my 4-family brownstone in Bed-Stuy for about three months. The broker keeps saying he has these all…
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terryhoppy
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
wooden window casings, window molding etc.
need recommendation for removing and installing wooden window casings, wooden moldings etc. for 3 large windows. thankws
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abungu
in Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Renovation recommendation - CRJ Home Improvement
I bought a 4000 sqft multi-family brownstone/townhouse in BedStuy earlier this year. I have never owned a property in NY, or attempted to undertake renovations…
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auntfun5
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 5 months ago
Painter to do some repairs and repaint after a leak
Hi Brownstoners. My upstairs neighbor was away and had a flood in his apartment that flooded all of the apartments below his, including mine. There…
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