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workisfun
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Sump pump battery back-up
I have a sump pump that I think is 1/2 hp, but could be 3/4. I’m looking for a battery back-up. So far, I’m seeing…
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anotherposter
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 3 months ago
Wifi door lock recs
Hey folks, We want to have a way to remotely (via our phones/wifi) open an exterior door when not home. The idea being we could…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Forum member SamLee
Hi, I wanted to ask you a specific question re your deck experience and the discussion thread is closed. So, could you email me at…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What's the width of your window trim?
So, as part of an increasingly quixotic quest to add back some of the “original” detail that was stripped from our circa-1867 Italianate brownstone in…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home extension, Brooklyn NY
So the current home is 3 stories 19.20” x 33.8, I was thinking about extending the rear of the house about 12 feet. The back…
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dhtmnpiz
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Selling vintage iron gate parts
Hi, We are selling vintage, historic iron gate parts we found in our basement. Please see images. Reach out for pricing. [IMG_6801](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Yei6:img_6801.jpg.jpg) [IMG_6802](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:NXid:img_6802.jpg.jpg) [IMG_6803](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:DJ3S:img_6803.jpg.jpg) [IMG_6804](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:yL7S:img_6804.jpg.jpg)…
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housepoor
in Home Buying 5 years and 3 months ago
Financing Contingencies in Purchase Contracts
With the banks being more careful in a post-COVID world, is anyone seeing purchase contracts containing financing contingencies? I thought these were common for a…
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bdz
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for movers to Kingston
I need to move a few big items to the Kingston area (maybe the equivalent of a small studio apt). Has anyone recently used any…
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
No Fliers, Ads, Menus, sign
I would like to purchase one of these red signs that I see on many brownstones in park slope. Where can I find these?
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bhm3382
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
building 2 or 1 car garage in front of property
Hello, has anyone been able to build a car garage if front of their property in Brooklyn?
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chemosphere
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
cellar hatch rec needed
Has anyone recently had a bilco style slanted cellar hatch installed or built? Like one of these? https://buymbs.com/p-6028-bilco-classic-series-primed-steel-basement-door.aspx?vid=1080705&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Product_CPC&utm_campaign=1080705&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgo_5BRDuARIsADDEntRWsmb1QpE17mxHbwdwmaySCmoBuLemIhugrUVUYiL0kUNawRSeKGQaAuSGEALw_wcB Did you buy the hatch already made…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Home extension, Brooklyn NY
So the current home is 3 stories 19.20” x 33.8, I was thinking about extending the rear of the house about 12 feet. The back…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Pictures of original Pocket Doors?
Hi Brownstoners – we are planning a renovation including pocket doors on our main floor, and would be interested to see any pictures of original…
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mpcmpc
in Exteriors 5 years and 3 months ago
Authentic Stoop Awning?
I’m renovating a building in Bushwick and I’m looking to replace the aluminum awning with something more traditional. Any assistance would be appreciated – even…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Contractor Ruined My Floors
My wife and I, are having our bedroom and master bathroom renovated. The contractor was supposed cover the floor before beginning, We left our home…
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donaldnouse
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
UV Storm Windows
Hi all. We have about ~25 windows that need new storms on them, and many of them face south or west which gets lots of…
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mmvh
in Renovation 5 years and 5 months ago
Deck contractors
I’m hoping for recommendations for a reasonable priced, talented, skilled contractor to demolish and then resurface my back deck. Thanks
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rynrmgche
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
General Contractor - Finish Carpenter - Wood Experience
Hello, I’m looking for a General Contactor to renovate a 2 bedroom apartment with great Carpenters. (Wood Experience). Molding, wainscoting, coffered ceiling, breadboard, shiplap. Please…
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