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northslopeneighbor
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Minimum ceiling height requirement for room with sloped ceiling
We have a space that measures 18′ wide (the interior width of our building) by 5′ deep that is open and overlooks one of our…
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sakeboy
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 1 month ago
Lowe's in Gowanus - kitchen experiences?
Can anyone recommend a specific person in the Lowe’s kitchen department for putting together a new kitchen? I’m gonna be spending some money on this,…
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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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Greene44
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
King of Kings & Queens Real Estate Agency?
http://kingofkingsandqueens.com/brooklynproperties.aspx Has anyone ever worked with this agency before? Seems like they have a lot of good properties…
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dylan621
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
What Material Should I Use to Cover My Deck?
We have a 10′ x 10′ deck off the living room with a rubberized surface. I’d like to put something down to cover the rubber…
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likemike
in Appliances 14 years ago
Worth it to invest in a washer & dryer?
So I own a condo that has a washer & dryer hookup but it doesn’t have a washer & dryer. I did the calculations and…
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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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Pragonetti
in Doors 14 years ago
Where can I find Vintage Door Knobs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4f98153eef2-.jpg This is the door knob to my Inner Front Door. The set screw hole is stripped and the shaft the set screw locks too…
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BrooklynCouch
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
Where to obtain small, cut pieces of granite for kitchen aesthetic upgrade.
Perhaps I’m price-naive, but I was hoping that somewhere in Brooklyn there might be a “fabricator” (or whatever they’re generically called). Who might be willing…
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ajeb
in Utilities 14 years ago
Monthly 'hidden' costs of a brownstone
We are thinking of buying a large 3 floor brownstone (probably with top floor rental) and we are trying to figure out how much extra…
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cjyabraham
in Radiators 14 years and 1 month ago
radiator knocking
Hi, I have recently moved into the top floor apartment in an old brownstone. My apartment has two radiators which I believe are steam powered.…
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danielleg
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
awesome handyman
Hi there — just wanted to note that I have a great handyman (I live in Cobble Hill, I know he does all of brooklyn.)…
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bricklayer
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago
In search of balusters / spindles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f26296cdbbe7-.jpg Hi everyone, We are repairing the staircase in our brownstone and need to add a few missing balusters. We’d love to be able to…
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Nadya5
in Masonry 14 years and 5 months ago
can anyone recommend someone to clean interior brick
i just need someone to come in and clean it and seal it. does anyone know someone who can do it please?
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CommodoreStephenDecatur
in Utilities 14 years and 4 months ago
HIKO
I’ve been contacted by phone over the last couple days about saving 10% on our electricity and gas. I’m very suspicious of stuff like this,…
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yahem
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 4 months ago
Oil to Gas Conversion
Hello again – Wondering if anyone could tell us about how long it takes to convert from oil to gas and about how much it…
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esther
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
Renovating and Tenants
Hello All, I have a question for you. I have 1 commerical tenant and 2 residential tenants. I am doing a major renovation this spring.…
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richnovak11
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Does anyone know someone who does pocket door work?
Doing some renovations and updates and painting and I have a few double pocket doors I would like someone to take a look at to…
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etconstruction
in Family and Parenting 14 years and 1 month ago
Does any one know a kids photographer that takes great head shots. Also can any one recommend a kids dance school that's takes dancing serious?
Does any one know a kids photograper that takes great head shots. Also can any one recommend a kids dance school that takes dancing serious?
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