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greenivy
in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago
Do good fences make good neighbors?
I have a typically sized Brooklyn townhouse back yard (maybe about 16’x16’?). My neighbor’s fence (which pre-dates both myself and my neighbors) is white plastic.…
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meme2
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
flooring guy
we have a rollercoaster floor which is what an old house is. But we need to make it appear to be level. any suggestions of…
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CHM
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Simple but custom molding profile
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4ace4612b8d-.jpg Anyone have suggestions on how to make the attached molding profile with a router – I’m assuming it would take two different bits .…
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meme2
in Furniture 14 years and 1 month ago
office oak credenza
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4ace0f524c4-.jpg Solid oak office credenza. has 2 file drawers as well as two regular drawers. I t has a large center area with sliding drawer.…
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numnum
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 6 months ago
I'd like to convert a one family brownstone into a two family. Any advice?
My sister owns an one family brownstone in Park Slope and, in the interest of saving money and being close but separate, she would like…
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dpw-ct
in Boiler Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Need New Boiler ?
I currently have a Weil Mclain Gas Hot water boiler 140k btu, with 30 gal indrect hot water tank. There is a little water dripping…
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SewardWasRight
in Radiators 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for a BIG Steam Radiator
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f467638196eb-.jpg Hi brownstoners, I am looking for one last radiator to make my place completely toasty and, overall, balance my heating system – a pretty big…
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ProspectWitch
in Drywall and Insulation 14 years and 1 month ago
Crumbling Wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f47a9240720a-.jpg We have a wall that is crumbling near a radiator. I think its plaster. Someone took a look at it and said it looks…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
kitchen vent ducting recommendation
Hi, I’m looking for someone to run some ducting to outside to vent a kitchen hood. Any recommendations ? Do plumbers usually do this kind…
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M
in Construction 14 years and 5 months ago
concrete floor
Im finishing a floor bathroom with concrete and i would like the cement to “turn” up on the side walls for a few inches. This…
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housepoor
in Heating 14 years and 1 month ago
Extending top floor heating zone to a penthouse
I am thinking about adding a penthouse space to the top floor apartment. Our existing heating system is zoned by floor hot water baseboard. Will…
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OneOneTwoZeroOne
in Agents and Brokers 14 years and 1 month ago
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
Superintendent units in new condo buildings are they to be offered at market value?
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ejalbk
in Doors 14 years and 1 month ago
Aluminum/Glass Vestibule Doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f497dac393ed-.jpg Can anyone suggest either a manufacturer and/or an installer of the bronze-colored aluminum/glass entrance doors and side glass panels one typically sees at the…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Locksmith and Security 14 years and 1 month ago
Video intercom installation cost for three units?
Hi all, Does anyone know the approximate cost to have a video intercom installed for a three unit building, including wiring? Also, any recommendations for…
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guikazoid
in Appraisals 14 years and 1 month ago
Factors with negative impact on appraisal
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f47c014970c7-.jpg I plan on having an appraisal done in the next few weeks. Our current home is 3 floors and a cellar. The cellar was…
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sarahbrooklyn
in Mortgage 14 years and 1 month ago
Home Equity Loan
We are trying to find a great home equity loan. Anyone done one in the last year? Anyone get more than 80%? Seems like the…
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anon200
in Lawyers and legal service 14 years and 1 month ago
Recommendation for transfer agent/attorney?
Our coop has been handling the paperwork for closings up until now, but it’s quite a bit of work, and we’re considering hiring a transfer…
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bobjohn
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Looking for ideas for 12 y/o boy birthday party
maybe take them to paintball or arcade. Aviator supposed to have “rockclimbing party” but I cannot imagine it to be a “party” type of activity.…
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