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anthonysalazar
in General Discussion 1 month ago
American standard sink?
Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 2 years ago
New Stoop Iron Railings
Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Forum function
Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA
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an_san
in Garden 2 months ago
Tree in our front yard belongs to city?
Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…
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kiki
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Toilet Vent
The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?
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umanish
in Plumbing 2 months ago
What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance
We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…
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chrispetriplumbing
in Heating and Cooling 2 months ago
HVAC Cleanings
How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…
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marienoble
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat
We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…
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facelessdoug
in Renovation 3 months ago
We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company
hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…
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annissa12
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 6 months ago
Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling
I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…
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simonelaube
in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago
Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale
7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/
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aanunkor
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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john.sterling
in Garden 2 months ago
Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone
Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…
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umanish
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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rclnz
in Insurance 3 months ago
National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection
I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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CGDad
in Construction 12 years ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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