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allyslope
in Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for electrical supply store
I would like to recommend N&W Electrical Supply Co. Ann was very helpful, nice and knowledgeable. She also got me in contact with a Halo…
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yu
in Renovation 11 years and 8 months ago
Cost for Design Plan
I am moving to a new space that is a bit more challenging in the layout and would need a designer’s help in the renovation.…
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jumping
in Renovation 11 years and 8 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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abungu
in Renovation 11 years and 8 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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lkat75
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Contractor Recomendation
I am looking for a contractor to do some moderate renovations in our pre-war apartment. The work includes 1) Sealing up a door that connects…
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pepvjnwizosknsq
in Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
renovation reality check
okay, i’m new to this whole spending binge privilege also known as “renovating a brownstone.” we just had our first post nuptial sit-down with our…
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Guarachon
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
clawfoot tub installation?
OK so I found a clawfoot tub, now I am having my doubts about my contractor’s ability to install it properly. We are doing a…
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brooklyn72
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Renovation - Upfront Deposit
We are negotiating the contract with our GC on a 400k renovation. Can anyone advise on the common deposit rate? We’ve heard 10%, 20% and…
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someonecalleddob
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Neighbor called the DOB on my current project
I randomly went to the NYC DOB website and searched my address. I noticed that there was an open complaint from last week. The caller…
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Gaslampguy
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Gas Lamp repairs
**Hi All, I am the guy who has been repairing gas lamps all over Brooklyn since 1984\. I have repaired and renovated hundreds of lamps…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Interior Fire Treated Plywood
Anyone know where I can purchase Interior Fire Treated Plywood? The Home Depot’s around me do not carry them. Thoughts?
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yum54
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Protocol for opening walls
I’m planning to opening up 3 walls in my house in Brooklyn. Since this is the first time renovating my place, I need help understanding…
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designpo
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Looking for Engineer or Architect to advise on future renovation
We own a two family rowhouse in Williamsburg. We currently live in the bottom two floors and rent the top floor. We’d like to change…
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jeanmarine2
in Renovation 12 years ago
Is tin backsplash a bad idea?
Am I asking for trouble planning on a white painted tin backsplash that matches my kitchen tin ceiling exactly? I’m not a big fan of…
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nminami
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
coin operated washer dryer in cellar
Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a coin operated washer/dryer in my cellar? Thanks in advance -N
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markb
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Half Bath - Minimum Size Requirements?
Our apartment has two full bathrooms and a small kitchen that shares a wall with one of the bathrooms. We would like to expand the…
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PhilistineInBK
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Unsanded Grout - where to buy?
Anyone have any suggestions on places that have unsanded grout in stock? Background is that we ordered it from Lowe’s and it was a special…
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guikazoid
in Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Contractor Willy Fernandez
Has anyone other than user name webby1000 used Willy Fernandez? If so, what was the scope of work? Pictures? Thanks.
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