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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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illfigure

in Decks and Porches 14 years and 1 month ago

Installing a door to outdoor balcony

Hi, I am looking for a recommendation for someone who can install a door. We have a third floor metal balcony with a spiral staircase…

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frostfree

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Architect/Designer for Small Job

We have a third floor that I need some help thinking through. There are two finished rooms and an unfinished one. I’d like to carve…

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