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stickerhappy

in Lighting 13 years and 7 months ago

Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

stickerhappy

in Lighting 13 years and 7 months ago

Outdoor globe lighting- any recs?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502500ddba8ed-.jpg We were looking for a couple of these types of lights to mount outside our front door near the top of the stoop– but…

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slopefarm

in Lighting 14 years and 5 months ago

Lamp Repair

Now that Lamp Warehouse is closed, any recs for repairing table lamps in Brooklyn?

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

berniceshola

in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago

parlor ceiling light

hey all, does anyone have suggestions for period appropriate ceiling lamps/chandeliers (front parlor of 1905 limestone, renaissance revival, oak woodwork, 10-ft ceiling.) I am sick…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

kteiro

in Lighting 13 years and 8 months ago

Keyless Locks

I’m thinking of installing a keyless lock on my apartment (condo) door, either a mechanical or electronic version. Has anyone done this, and if so,…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

kteiro

in Lighting 13 years and 8 months ago

Keyless Locks

I’m thinking of installing a keyless lock on my apartment (condo) door, either a mechanical or electronic version. Has anyone done this, and if so,…

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lisamaza

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

How to change this light bulb

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

lisamaza

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

How to change this light bulb

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…

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tanner

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

tanner

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

2 modern architectural items for sale. First up: Fabulux chandelier

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd1585936362-.jpg Fabulux (Brooklyn made!) bi-directional chandelier in excellent condition. See details here, but note that the one for sale is custom made to be smaller:…

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jbsperli

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

Rec for someone to install ceiling fan and electrical box

I am replacing a light with a ceiling fan, and I’ll need a new electrical box put in. (The current electrical box isn’t made for…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

jbsperli

in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago

Rec for someone to install ceiling fan and electrical box

I am replacing a light with a ceiling fan, and I’ll need a new electrical box put in. (The current electrical box isn’t made for…

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overherhead

in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago

Covering the gap on lights connected to old gas lines

As I slowly replace the existing fixtures in my house, I’m finding that most of my fixtures hang from the old gas lines, and so…

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overherhead

in Lighting 13 years and 10 months ago

Covering the gap on lights connected to old gas lines

As I slowly replace the existing fixtures in my house, I’m finding that most of my fixtures hang from the old gas lines, and so…

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handywoman

in Lighting 13 years and 11 months ago

recommending an electrician

We found Roger De Electric to be outstandingly honest. Roger came very highly recommended and then actually discouraged us from doing some work we had…

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

handywoman

in Lighting 13 years and 11 months ago

recommending an electrician

We found Roger De Electric to be outstandingly honest. Roger came very highly recommended and then actually discouraged us from doing some work we had…

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stevecym

in Lighting 14 years ago

Free! Emergency Lighting Units

I have three double head emergency lighting units.  These were new when I got them though they are a few years (like 10 or more)…

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tcccorcoran

in Lighting 14 years and 1 month ago

I'm looking for a lighting designer for a four story townhouse renovation

I am lookinf ro a lighting designer to assist with lighting in a four story townhouse renovation.

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

binbong

in Lighting 14 years and 1 month ago

Recessed lighting for new construction (shallow depth) ceiling?

I’m buying a new construction apt which has the typical “no ceiling lights in the living room” developer special. I’m a big fan of recessed…

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berniceshola

in Lighting 14 years and 2 months ago

parlor ceiling light

hey all, does anyone have suggestions for period appropriate ceiling lamps/chandeliers (front parlor of 1905 limestone, renaissance revival, oak woodwork, 10-ft ceiling.) I am sick…

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