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in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Lowes Tile Installation?
Wondering if anyone can comment on Lowes for tile installation? Am considering for basement floor. Seems to cost about $5.50 sq ft. Thank You.
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lasignora
in Antiques 13 years and 10 months ago
Antique lighting for sale
2 sets of elegant, gilded sconces; 2 lovely, petite chandeliers, four, French flush mount ceiling lights with glass shades and ornate bases. Moving and new…
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ktm6
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Pocket door and panel door for sale
approx 88″ high, 38″ wide, 2 1/2″ thick in good condition (see picture) http://doorsforsale.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/doors-for-sale/ other panel door – approx 90″ high, 32″ wide, 1 3/4″…
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ktm6
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Pocket door and panel door for sale
approx 88″ high, 38″ wide, 2 1/2″ thick in good condition (see picture) http://doorsforsale.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/doors-for-sale/ other panel door – approx 90″ high, 32″ wide, 1 3/4″…
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DouglasAlan
in Sidewalks 13 years and 10 months ago
Repairing Sidewalk and Front - Cost and Time?
I’m looking to redo my sidewalk and front area. I’m assuming this means jackhammering up what’s there and pouring all new concrete, but if it…
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stickerhappy
in Counters 14 years and 7 months ago
Bowling alley countertops
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5bba03cd1f1-.jpg I am considering buying a couple of 3.5×7.5′ slabs of old bowling alley floor, maybe 3″ thick, to construct kitchen countertops. I’d like to…
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johnmarrison
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago
Need help with replacing cabinet pulls in kitchen
Hello all, My kitchen cabinet pulls are outdated. I tried painting them silver to update them, but they just stick out like sore thumbs now.…
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deano
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Looking for parlor double doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce71bc2788a-.jpg I’m looking for a set of original parlor double doors (hinged, not pocket) in the arched style like those in the photo here. Dont…
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starfish11040
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 10 months ago
need recommendation for small concrete job
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone who will do a small concrete job. I currently have a concrete area running along the back of…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
HPD Lead Paint Violation- advice or recs?
Just found out we have an HPD violation for peeling lead paint in a tenant apartment from 1992! We bought the building just a few…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinets for Sale- a couple available, delivery possible
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcfa7710068c-.jpg Selling some sections of library card catalogs from a library in Manhattan. Was used in an office for sorting office supplies. Great to use…
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brooklynmaterials
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Vintage Library Card Catalog Cabinets for Sale- a couple available, delivery possible
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcfa7710068c-.jpg Selling some sections of library card catalogs from a library in Manhattan. Was used in an office for sorting office supplies. Great to use…
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realestate
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
Floor Repair (for restored pine sub-floors)?
We’re seeking someone who can repair restored pine sub-floors. We restored ours in our 125-yr-old brownstone since the previous owners had put yucky engineered flooring…
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rcltrh
in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago
Free - 4 panel - century old doors - Williamsburg
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fce58beeba5a-.jpg Anyone want 2 – 4 panel doors? Left over from the remodel. They were original to the house and are over 100 years old…
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nhamilto
in Expeditors 13 years and 10 months ago
Changing C of O from 2 to 3 family
I’m getting close to signing the contract on a two family home which is configured as a three family and would like to keep the…
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starfish11040
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Any advice on how to repair my brownstone shutters?
I have several sets of antique brownstone shutters that have the same problem. In the middle of each shutter is a little window with a…
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jeanmarine2
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Seeking referrals for preservationist contractors/professionals for a brownstone reno
We are planning a kitchen/deck renovation and would love referrals to contractors and other professionals who really “get” old brownstones and love the details and…
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bk_bstoner1
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Recommending excellent electric company
Hey ‘Stoners, I finally have another great company to recommend. I’m having the tenant floor rewired in my brownstone and I have hired Limar electric…
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