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sandietrombert
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 10 months ago
Custom screens for windows and doors
I’m looking for a local firm that does custom window and door screens. I have modern aluminum windows and doors that do not tracks for…
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firsthouse
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 10 months ago
beautiful set of 6 oversized wood doors for sale
gorgeous carved details, old mirrors on 2 of the doors. More Photos upon request. Located in bed stuy. [Doors](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ZOOD:doors.jpg.jpg)
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overhear
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 10 months ago
REPOST: Sources for nice-looking triple-track storm windows
Reposting … We’ve restored the wood windows on our 1880’s house a few years ago and now we’re looking to replace some of the old…
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firsthouse
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 10 months ago
Full set of window shutters for sale
I have a full set of window shutters from my brownstone available for sale. Most are already partially stripped. Photos available. Email me at sbhaskel@gmail.com.
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encarnacionroger
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago
Professional Window Installation - total rip off?!
Hi all, we need to replace all 11 windows in our apartment and we’re getting outrageous quotes from window installation companies ($1000-$1500 per window). We’ve…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Metal molding stripping
Looking to have steel doorframes, as well as a couple of riser pipes, stripped, polished, and coated in our Deco-era apartment on the Lower East…
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moriata
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 11 months ago
Klearwell windows reviews?
Has anyone used Klearwell windows? Looking for reviews on noise reduction qualities.
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overhear
in Doors & Windows 6 years ago
Sources for nice-looking triple-track storm windows
We restored our wood windows a few years ago and would now like to replace some of the exterior triple-track storm windows that came with…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Reinstall Stained Glass Window
I’m looking for someone to build a wood sash for a semi-elliptical stained glass window and reinstall it in an existing brick opening. Any recommendations?
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louisahml
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 1 month ago
Replacing woodwork
Hi all. I’m seeking to replace this lattice in the doorway in the photo. Can anyone advise on where to find one? [6DBF9828-6DCD-4194-9A0A-120776CDA837](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7mob:6dbf98286dcd41949a0a120776cda837.jpeg.jpg)
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seyma
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 1 month ago
Are Landlord Installed Phone Intercom Systems Also Audio Monitoring Devices
… and can a tenant really know for sure if it is said that it is not? I have lived here in my NYC apartment…
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megannyc
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 1 month ago
Replacing Sliding Glass Patio Door
Can anyone recommend someone to replace a sliding glass patio door and a rear window?
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david-lewis
in Doors & Windows 7 years and 7 months ago
Vestibule removal
Hi, I’m sure this topic has been discussed time and again. Any advice on pros and cons of removing the second set of doors (vestibule)…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Baby Gate for stairs?
We will be moving into our new house next week and I neet to get on the ball with my babyproofing. I need to know…
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crownheights12
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 1 month ago
Removing paint from stained glass
Hi. The previous owners of our 100+ year building painted over a stained glass window, incredibly. We’re having paint stripped from all of the wood…
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homely
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 3 months ago
FOR SALE: Flush-mount side bolts for doors; antique, 9 inch tall. $15 apiece
There are six of these antique sliding door bolts. In use, they are inset vertically on the bottom and/or top of the door and spring…
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bklynbabe
in Doors & Windows 6 years and 5 months ago
Size Requirement for Apartment Entry Door in a 2-family home
We are planning to renovate a 2 family home, with one apartment per floor. We would like to put an entry door for one of…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brownstone Front Door Repair
Hi All, this morning we had an emergency door pair needed. We found Steve Cymbalsky from “The Tinker’s Wagon” Door Repair & Locksmith on line.…
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