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shesabrickhouse
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Architect recs - starting out on their own
Hi – We are looking for an architect who can help us with a remodel/partial gut of a 4-story townhouse. We do not have the…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Serious post-reno cleaning
I’m looking for a cleaning service that specializes in post-renovation – pre-move in cleaning. Plaster dust, sawdust, all the little stuff that gets into the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Do You Like Original HW Floors--Even if they Sag?
Forgetting about price, what do you think of original hardwood floors? In this case, 3″ heart of pine, top-nailed. In addition, it’s sagging. They are…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
What type of door way or landing can I create to enter into the unit on the top
[Partion](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:a0dq:partion.jpg.jpg) of the stairwell that doesn’t affect the banister in a 2 family brownstone? Suggestion
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Need interior cabinet doors sprayed - Any suggestions?
We have a custom cabinet being built and would like to match the doors to the walls. I am hesitant to have the contractor spray…
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Need interior cabinet doors sprayed - Any suggestions?
We have a custom cabinet being built and would like to match the doors to the walls. I am hesitant to have the contractor spray…
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namahs
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Roof work in cooler temp
We need to repair our roof and all the roofers that we asked said min temp is NOT an issue. Assuming its not below freezing.…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fuel oil smell - abatement? Testing?
Hello BStoners – We just finished converting our old oil boiler to gas, which of course involved removing the oil tank from our dirt floor…
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bksouth
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
SHOULD I SUE MY CONTRACTOR?
3 years ago we purchased a Brooklyn townhouse (with no original detail) hired a Design/Build company and completely gutted it. The only thing that was…
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poise
in Plumbing 8 years and 6 months ago
removing a cast iron drain clog
A cast iron pipe runs down the back of my rear extension. It’s about 10 ft. high. The pipe appears to be clogged, as water…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Fuel oil smell - abatement? Testing?
Hello BStoners – We just finished converting our old oil boiler to gas, which of course involved removing the oil tank from our dirt floor…
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sbbk
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Mantel installation, BK Chimney Brandon/Luis or other recommendation
Hi, Last year I was referred to Brandon & Luis, I think their company is called BK Chimney. They removed a marble mantel for me…
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vvsers
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
New Exterior Stairs Stoop Takes In Water
Hello, First of all, thank you so much for hearing my story! I’m looking for some good advice if you happen to have any. I…
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wjbehrle
in Bath & Kitchen 8 years and 6 months ago
Kohler Brockway 4' Trough Sink with 2 Cannock faucets
For Sale: Kohler Brockway 4′ Trough Sink with 2 Kohler Cannock faucets and Brockway soap dish. New was over $3,000. We’re renovating and can’t fit…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
Renting brownstone for TV series
Has anyone rented their house for a TV series? Or is anyone in the business? A location manager wants to use our place for several…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New certificate of occupancy for reno?
I know you need one for a new house, but I saw on the net that one is also needed after making renovations. Is that…
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chriswallace
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
antique oak rolling ladder
9 ‘ 3 inch antique oak rolling ladder for sale. was from a telephone company storage room. I bought it to use for roof access…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
New certificate of occupancy for reno?
I know you need one for a new house, but I saw on the net that one is also needed after making renovations. Is that…
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