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supahmario
in Renovation 5 days ago
To expose brick? Or not to expose brick?
I’m in a prewar (1905) six-story co-op. The exterior walls are approximately 12 inches thick, plus about 3/4 inch of plaster and a sheet of…
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Ithaca
in Renovation 1 weeks ago
screen for tilt-and-turn windows
Has anyone found a source for screens for casement windows that open in (tilt and turn)? We have eight Ikon casement windows. Windowfix, which offer…
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timforker
in Renovation 2 weeks ago
Stoop repairs
Looking for a masonry contractor to rebuild our building’s stoop, which is approx 5 steps. Also install handrails (per our insurance company’s demand).
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designbrooklyn
in Renovation 3 weeks ago
Millworker
Someone recommended a millworker from Brooklyn called Custom Lotus for custom millwork and cabinetry. Has anyone worked with them or has any information? Thank you,…
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Sherita
in Renovation 3 weeks ago
Basement stone wall ideas
Our basement/cellar has a cement floor and old stone wall that is not in the greatest shape. We want the area to be clean and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Is my renovation quote reasonable?
I’m planning my first major renovation on a co-op apartment in Brooklyn. Just got my first contractor quote and I don’t have a ton of…
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