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in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Inexpensive Radiator Cover
I am looking for two radiator covers for my rental apartment. Since I don’t my home, I do not want to spend a lot of…
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hjr
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Has anyone used 1800woodfloors and resolved a problem job?
They are unlicensed by department of consumer affairs and are not responsive to the poor workman ship of job. Help
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starfish11040
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...
formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…
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M
in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago
Window sills
Does anyone have reccomendation on where to buy reclaimed wood for window sills?
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elmo
in Masonry 13 years and 11 months ago
Help! Water pouring into basement thru wall cracks
I know we’re not the only ones experiencing flooding after this weekend but this is really bad: Today we could actually see/hear at times the…
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Swampmouth
in Cellar 13 years and 11 months ago
Water-proofing the basement -- tips/recommendations
My basement needs water-proofing. Terminix tells m “the termites are following the water” into my house and that there’s not much they can do for…
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b_c_t
in For Sale 13 years and 11 months ago
Original Pier Mirror For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4696267b2d9-.jpg Selling original pier mirror, in great shape. Missing one hook. $500 – Buyer picks up in Stuy-Heights.
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Meliora
in Inspection 13 years and 11 months ago
Home Inspection
Just put in an offer for a 3 Family Brownstone and need a recommendation for an expert home inspector who will comb the house top…
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anonCH
in Appraisals 13 years and 11 months ago
Recommend Engineer for a Walk Through (Before making an offer)
We are considering a multi family brownstone in Brooklyn. However as significant work would need to be done and ( at least for the cosmetics…
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StuyHome
in Demolition 13 years and 11 months ago
Wall Demolition
I’d like to have an interior, non-bearing wall 12’x17′ removed from my home. Does anyone know a good demo person and the approx. cost of…
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slopefarm
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Stainless steel cable railings -- uncoated?
We are redoing our deck railings and are planning to use cable railings between posts. We would like to go with uncoated steel cable railings…
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dmbojo
in Quality of Life 13 years and 11 months ago
LOCAL CONSUMER WARNING
I’ve recently discovered that one of our local grocers is overcharging customers, often by significant amounts. (In my own experience, I’m being sporadically over-charged anywhere…
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roux42
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Single panel interior door?
Hello! I am looking for two single panel grooved doors, roughly 79 1/2 by 29 1/2. The building we live in was built around 1930 and…
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namahs
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
Backyard sinkhole
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4809c04c0f6-.jpg I noticed this massive hole this morning in my backyard. The last time I was in my backyard was Thursday night so it had…
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MichaelPGross
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?
My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it. It is currently…
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MichaelPGross
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?
My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it. It is currently…
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serpentor
in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 11 months ago
Good Rental Broker Recommendation for Carroll Gardens
I am an out-of-state landlord and from where I am currently living cannot to properly oversee the renting of apartments in our building in Carroll…
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roux42
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago
Single panel interior door?
Hello! I am looking for two single panel grooved doors, roughly 79 1/2 by 29 1/2. The building we live in was built around 1930 and…
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