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coopfornow
in Renovation 11 years ago
reglazing
Any recommendations? I want to get a tub re-glazed. I understand that with good care it may last 5-7 years and that would work quite…
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rcc147
in Renovation 11 years ago
Large Bluestone Pieces for sale
Two large pieces for sale with the following dimensions: 4 1/2′ Long, 12″ Wide, 3″ thick, Price = $80 3′ Long, 12″ Wide, 3″ thick,…
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murphy84
in Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Sealing parlor entryway
I have a two family rowhouse that the previous family used as a single family. I decided to rent the bottom duplex and have tenants…
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hawaiismurf
in Renovation 11 years and 1 month ago
Looking for fireplace mantel - arched Italianate or Victorian
Looking for an Italianate or Victorian fireplace mantel with an arched opening. Looking for approx 5′ outside width Let me know if you have one…
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4668squarefeet
in Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Mahogany exterior door - paint or stain?
At long last, we can focus on the outside of our house and new front door is top of list – we are getting a…
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simbaslair
in Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
STOOP Repair Chipped and resurfaced by BN Express
We’ve owned our Brownstone for a little under 6 years and finally got around to repairing our stoop. The building was built, according to public…
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slopebob2233
in Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Staircase Repair
My 3-family in Bed Stuy has a couple cracked steps, and the railing wobbles when held. How much should this cost to repair? Reliable suggestions…
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travellingvirgochick
in Renovation 11 years and 3 months ago
Installing a washer/dryer in my rental unit
Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend either a GC who would undertake a small project like this or a handier handyman. We are…
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skylightseeker
in Renovation 11 years and 4 months ago
Handyman Recommendations (Bed-Stuy)
Hi All, I am looking for a good handyman for some minor fixes needed around a house. Things like painting, staining, changing locks, etc. Any…
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chemosphere
in Renovation 11 years and 5 months ago
renovation costs for the rest of us
I’m looking at some very modest houses in Flatbush, Midwood, and Kensington. These are houses with no details, little curb appeal, generally in poor condition.…
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charlielee
in Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Recommend any good renovation or interior design videos?
I’m looking for some good renovation or interior design youtube or vimeo videos for some inspiration. Anyone have any good recommendations? I know that a…
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kslcb
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Architect recommendation - special circumstances
Hi All We are just starting the renovation process and first step is finding the right architect for our project. There are a few particulars…
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fragonard
in Renovation 11 years and 6 months ago
Removing paint from a slate fireplace
Hi, this is my first post. I’ve recently uncovered a late 18th century slate fireplace. It’s painted in a yellowish/creamy enamel colour. It has minor…
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mkop
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Exposed Sprinkler System Throughout Historic Brownstone
Saw a two family brownstone this weekend with beautifully preserved details and woodwork. Although the house was restored some years ago, the sprinkler system/piping was…
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mbaram
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Removing a dumbwaiter
We would like to remove a dumbwaiter in the kitchen of our apartment – just the one dumbwaiter on our floor. And I’d like to…
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bklyn75
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Recommendation for a PE for plans of a ductless HVAC system
We need an engineer to draw up plans which will be filed with the DOB for installing an ductless HVAC system in our apartment. Anyone…
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elm_bk
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Hardwood floor botched screening
Hi, We have an an apartment that we are renovating to sell. Although the floor wasn’t in bad shape, we decided as long as we…
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hawaiismurf
in Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Looking for someone to restore a pier mirror
Hi, I have an 11′ foot tall mirror (of which 18 inches is a marble topped base) that I am interested in having repaired and…
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