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joesalem
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 7 months ago
OAK SHUTTERS
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e38587b3caa1-.jpg 8 oak shutters for sale. Very good condition. Dimensions are 33 3/8″ in height and 31″ in width. Already been stripped and sanded. $100…
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jfbonnet
in Construction 14 years ago
2nd floor deck contractor
hi, i am trying to find a contractor to build a metal deck on the second floor of my house in Kensington. i already had…
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anon552
in Cellar 14 years ago
Basement Waterproofing: My Experience with Vulcan
This is a follow-up to a forum inquiry I posted several months ago. I own a PS brownstone with a finished basement. We have had…
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greencat
in Flooring 14 years ago
Looking for options for wider plank light colored floors
Hi brownstoners, We are looking for options for wider plank light colored floors. I originally liked the bleached, or I think it was called “pickled”…
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sakeboy
in Appliances 14 years ago
used appliance shop for gas range in south slope or nearby?
I’ve looked on the forum, around the neighborhood and online… can’t seem to find a local place that might buy and sell used ranges. I’ve…
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mindts
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Leasing Roof Rights
Hello, Our condo board is willing to lease to us the roof rights for the roof right above our top floor condo. We are about…
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nf85
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 1 month ago
Help! How much (whether?) to tip carpet installer?
I’m having a runner put in and, never having had carpet before, just realized that I have no idea whether or how much to tip…
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blammo
in Soundproofing 14 years ago
Noisy children/permissive parents on my floor
I would greatly appreciate advice on dealing with noisy children next door from my Brooklyn Heights rental apartment. The children next door are about 3…
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anonymous
in Marble 14 years ago
Bathroom floor
Hi, I am thinking of using 2″ white carrera marble hexagons to tile a bathroom floor. This is in an apartment that I will be renting…
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likemike
in Electricians 14 years ago
Should I ask electrician for insurance info? Same as contractor?
So I understand if you hire a contractor to do work in your property you are supposed to get his insurance info in case things…
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Javi80
in Appliances 14 years and 4 months ago
rental range hood
We are about to move into a new construction condo rental. The one issue, the kitchen lacks a hood over the stove. There is nothing…
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pswannabe
in Appliances 14 years and 1 month ago
Best choice for gas range
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f439f3d721a2-.jpg I’m renovating a small kitchen and just realized that I would really prefer a counter-depth range (because the range is just 12 inches away…
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poise
in Other 14 years ago
WiFi
Anybody have any insights on how to get a wifi signal to extend throughout all (or most) of a 4-story brownstone? My router (linksys) only…
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FishieFishie
in Insurance 14 years ago
Looking for homeowners insurance...
and it’s harder than expected. Yes, I’ve done a search here, or tried to – the site wasn’t really cooperating. What I was really looking…
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jimbodowntown
in Expeditors 14 years ago
Project Advice - Have Conflicting Information
I have a one bedroom apartment in a coop building. My neighbor is selling his one bedroom apartment. I would like to buy his apartment…
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jstsrfn
in Boiler Repair 14 years ago
How often should you drain and refill a one pipe steam heat boiler?
How often should you drain and refill a one pipe steam heat boiler? From various professionals and from my Internet searches, we’ve heard once a…
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jmkerr
in Flooring 14 years ago
basement flooring
Hi. We’re looking to replace our wall to wall carpeting in our basement as we have been getting water during heavy rainfalls. Does anyone have…
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vthatcher
in Mortgage 14 years ago
VERY IMPORTANT INFO FOR THOSE SEEKING FHA LOAN THIS MONTH
FHA IS INCREASING FEES FOR LOANS/CASE NUMBERS PULLED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1ST. READ BELOW: The FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium will increase to 1.75%…
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