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Repainting Over Painted Plaster Walls (Again)?
We need to paint the plaster walls throughout our rowhouse, but they’ve got layers upon layers of old paint on them, that have cracked and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Doors, sinks, mirrors and more
I am doing a small demo project in my Park Slope brownstone. I have: (1) Two multi panel interior doors (2) Two large multi panel…
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jennyburginia
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Fujitsu units and radiators
Hi , I recently purchased a a fully renovated brownstone, however I decided to remove the newly installed Fujitsu ac units (10 total with 3…
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christimody
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Exterior Work Planning Questions (Facade, Windows, Cornice, Railings, Sidewalks)
We are thinking of embarking on the facade (including railings, windows, cornice and sidewalk) as our next capital improvement project and have a gazillion planning…
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Brooklynreno
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Help! NYC DCA judgement says contractor owes us $80K but contractor won't pay
We pursued a case against our NYC licensed contractor to recover the cost of repairing their poor renovation of our home thru the city’s Department…
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fgii
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
We just did a reno on our bathroom and need to have shower doors installed. Any
recommendations for a vendor that will be responsive and not charge a second mortgage?
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xpmhkwvn
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Tips on insulation for cockloft & exposed brick.
Hi everyone, appreciate your advice. I have a cockloft in my Greenpoint brick house that is completely uninsulated. Heat bleeds from many places in the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Real Estate Litigation Lawyer
Does anyone know a good one? Thanks.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How Does Silestone Compare To Caesarstone?
Both companies seem to have a great product, but do you prefer one over the other? and why? Trying to decide which is better for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How Does Silestone Compare To Caesarstone?
Both companies seem to have a great product, but do you prefer one over the other? and why? Trying to decide which is better for…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Laundry room questions
Kind of a random subject here, but I am gearing up to build out a laundry room. This is my first washer and dryer -…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Big Open Pit Next Door
Hi, I have the above (big open pit) next to my brownstone. Its a developer project (landmarked block) and it is on hold because they…
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MBET
in DIY 14 years and 1 month ago
I need to rent a lawn roller and seed spreader
I need to rent a lawn roller and a seed spreader. I called Home Depot and Lowes. No luck either place. I’ll just need it…
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vitent640
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Wood Fireplace Mantel for Sale
Beautiful and unusual mantel in great condition for $500. Email me at ckt83170 @yahoo if you are interested. [Image1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Dc93:image1.jpeg.jpg) [Image2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z0U0:image2.jpeg.jpg)
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intheheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
2 Family vs 3 Family Reno: Changing CofO?
We just bought a townhouse and are doing a full interior Reno. It currently has a c of o for 3 families and has 3…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good millwork place for custom shutters?
Hello everyone, I recently moved in to a wood frame Victorian in the Ditmas Park area and am interested in having interior shutters made and…
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iconoclast6
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Online shopping conundrum/vandalism
The Amazon/online shopping phenomena is a Jenie that isn’t going back in the bottle. The ripple effects are just getting starting. Brownstone building, no one…
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fgii
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone Doors
Just got the LPC permit to build new doors for the main entryway. Any recommendations for vendors? Has anyone worked with Omar at Arts Wood…
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