It's been years since the graceful spans of this pavilion welcomed picnickers in search of fresh air shelter.
Restoring the Colorful Delight of the Concert Grove Pavilion in Prospect Park
Interiors & Renovation
Brownstone Boys: Should You Replace a Lead Water Main?
Changing all of the pipes in your home may not solve the problem if the water main coming in from the city’s line is also lead.
Brownstone Boys: Repairing Our Stoop and Historic Ironwork
Some of the most iconic features of historic brownstones are the front stoop, iron railing and newel posts.
Fresh Greens: Leafy Colors Bring a Pop to Designs by Brooklyn Makers
Brooklyn creatives go green, fabricating designs from dinnerware to wallpaper in leafy hues. Some objects are not only green in color but also easy on the environment.
Brownstone Boys: How Green Can You Go? Energy Efficient Renovating in Brooklyn and NYC
Whether you want to do your part to lower your carbon footprint or maybe just keep the energy expenses in check, there are lots of eco-friendly options to consider when renovating.
11 Brooklyn Creatives Make a Townhouse Their Own
Each property posed its own challenges -- including rentals, one that was chopped up into apartments, and another that was a dilapidated, uninhabitable wreck.
Brownstone Boys: Top Surprisingly Big Expenses When Renovating a Historic Home
Restoring a historic home is full of surprises! Some are welcomed, like the pocket doors we discovered sealed up in the wall or the 1906 Brooklyn newspaper we found under a bathroom.
Brownstone Boys: Can You Cool and Heat Your Home Exclusively With a Mini Split and Heat Pump?
Our new mini split system is working so well to cool our home now that summer's here, we're considering using its heat pump to heat our home in winter without any additional heat source.
Brownstoner Reader Photos Reveal Creative Urban Garden Design, Clever Plant Pairings, Lush Lawns
Here's what gardeners in Gowanus, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights and East New York have been up to, in their own words.
Get Some Tips and Inspiration Before Tackling a Brownstone Renovation
Has spending so much time indoors started you dreaming of some home renovation projects to spruce up your surroundings?
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