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bcnyc
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
Floating Deck on Concrete
I have a small concrete back yard – appx 16′ x 12′. There is an “island” of dirt in center, 6′ x 12′. I would…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 14 years and 2 months ago
Desperately Seeking: Montrose
Mopar answered my curtain-maker Q saying that Montrose specializes in this…. but I can’t figure out or remember how to find them on the new…
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ProspectWitch
in Cellar 14 years and 2 months ago
Sump Pumpin'
We have water coming in to our basement (cellar? its below ground, not garden level) on heavy rains. We had to companies come to look…
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urbanist
in Sidewalks 14 years and 2 months ago
Who pays for a sinkhole in the street?
Over the weekend a sinkhole emerged in the street about 10 feet from the curb in front of my house. Who is on the hook…
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kidbklyn
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
recaning chairs
I have a good quality desk chair that needs to be caned. I would appreciate a recommendation for someone who can do this kind of…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
Mobile Brownstoner Site or App?
I know, I know, one step at a time; but is there also a mobile site or app in the works too? The new website…
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BrooklynCouch
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 2 months ago
Painting a less than perfect wall/cieling boundry
I’m about to prime and paint the ceiling of my bathroom (after skim coating it a bit). The walls and ceiling are less than perfectly…
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daveinbedstuy
in Pest Control 14 years and 2 months ago
Got bedbugs????
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee1d66aff2d- Ortho has just introduced a new spray to combat bedbugs. See the video and related info here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/47692-Ortho-Home-Defense-Max-BEDBUG-Killer/ Full Disclosure: Ortho is a product…
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brucef
in Brownstoner 14 years and 2 months ago
How Does Forum Work?
How am I supposed to see answers by others to existing queries? Do I have an Explorer option set incorrectly? When I click on inquiry,…
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empathie00
in Architecture 14 years and 2 months ago
architect fees
Hi all, Tried to add to this Q to an existing thread but the new system doesn’t seem to want to allow is, so am…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 14 years and 2 months ago
Desperately Seeking: Montrose
Mopar answered my curtain-maker Q saying that Montrose specializes in this…. but I can’t figure out or remember how to find them on the new…
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grippy
in Landlord 14 years and 2 months ago
Landlord issue with move-out date
Long time lurker, first question, in need of expertise. My current lease ends on June 30, and I just signed a lease on a new…
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empathie00
in General Contractors 14 years and 2 months ago
recommended contractor for 203K reno?
Dear all, About to embark on a reno supported by a 203K acquisition/construction loan. I understand there’s a fair amount of paperwork required of the…
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ogee
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 2 months ago
Used Bricks Wanted
I’m doing a brick path in my back yard and need about 50 used bricks to finish it off. If you have any lying around…
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bcnyc
in Decks and Porches 14 years and 2 months ago
Floating Deck on Concrete
I have a small concrete back yard – appx 16′ x 12′. There is an “island” of dirt in center, 6′ x 12′. I would…
0
Robyn
in General Contractors 14 years and 2 months ago
Anyone work with Amaro Construction?
Considering using them for a renovation. Any feedback?
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amybnyc
in Other 14 years and 2 months ago
HATE the new site!
Ok, I’m not sure when this happened as I’ve been sick the last two weeks, but THIS SITE SUCKS! AND I just had to re-register…
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ownhs
in Family and Parenting 14 years and 2 months ago
Brownstone baby gates
I know I read posts in the past years about how people have set up baby gates in their brownstone stairwells, but I can’t figure…
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