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cmtribull

in Renovation 1 weeks ago

Check on trim carpentry pricing

Hi! I’m renovating a 1 floor house in queens that’s about 1200 square feet. I’m doing a craftsman style with thick door and window mouldings,…

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bk123

in Renovation 3 weeks ago

Building Materials

I made a list of building product manufacturers. Hope this is helpful. If anyone has a product they like, please let me know. https://westchesterarchitects.com/resources

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dindy

in Renovation 3 weeks ago

terrazzo floor

Does anyone know a terrazzo installer that has samples you can see ? I am looking to do custom, possibly with shells, but would like…

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stevenchurch

in Renovation 1 month ago

Bringing Garden level to above grade in Brooklyn Brownstone

We just bought a 4 level brownstone in Brooklyn. The “garden level” 60% or so below grade in the rear of the building and there…

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cmtribull

in Renovation 1 month ago

Finishing Carpentry

Hello! I’m looking for someone with expertise in Finishing Carpentry that has experience in Craftsman style/Arts and Crafts Bungalow renovation work. I’m renovating a home…

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tsmith1

in Renovation 1 month ago

Skylights

hi! would appreciate recommendations for replacing two skylights (installed in 2011) in a small single family? One fixed, one with access to the roof. Any…

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cupotea

in Renovation 1 month ago

Glass for Brownstone Doors

Hi, Can anyone recommend a glass company for a double Brownstone door?

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countrymouse

in Renovation 2 months ago

Locksmith for antique lock?

I am trying to restore the original mortise lock for the old double entry doors in my south slope house. I bought an antique doorknob,…

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davidgonzalez

in Renovation 2 months ago

Interior door style for 1870s renovation

I’m in the process of renovating my 1870 brownstone, and I’m bringing back some period-appropriate details (think wainscoting, fire surrounds, woodwork), but with a modern…

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oliver_nyc

in Renovation 2 months ago

drywall work recommendation

hi – does anyone have a recommendation for someone reasonably affordable to do some simple drywall work (removal of some pieces to inspect area underneath…

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