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chuck
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 8 months ago
Help - should limestone steps turn green?!
Hi: we had the bottom step in the photo installed last summer. Since then it (and all the new limestone) has turned green. It’s some…
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frocky
in For Sale 12 years and 8 months ago
For Sale – Antique Arched Cast Iron Heat Register
I have an antique cast iron arched wall heating grate for sale. Salvaged from a brownstone reno. The outer edges measure 18″ w x 28.5″…
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leroysnipt
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Suggestion for improving the new Forum format
I don’t know about anyone else but it really is annoying that I can no longer skim through all the forum postings by flipping through…
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ditmasmom
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
ISO advice on staining wood trim (or recommendation of someone to do this)
Hi, we have stripped the paint in our dining room (see before and after pictures) and now need to stain the wood trims. The wood…
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juggie
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Permit for tiling my basement and paving my front courtyard?
Do I need a permit for paving my brownstone`s front courtyard and tiling basement floor? Is there an online manual of what construction works require…
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BobtheHugo
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 8 months ago
Advice on remodeling kitchen in a rental
Hi, all. I’ve lived in my rent stabilized apartment for 18 years, and it looks like I will never get to buy anything now that…
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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
when is the time to replace / replace flat roof?
Hi. When is the time to replace the flat roof on the townhouse? We moved into the house five years ago and I guess the…
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NYGuy7
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 8 months ago
HVAC thermostat question.
So I decided to buy the Nest thermostat and hook it up to my HVAC system. Upon checking the wiring of the old one it…
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bklyn7
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Vapor barrier on concrete slab recommendation
A vapor barrier was supposed to be installed inside concrete slab by my GC. I am not sure it was ever done I don’t see…
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lizlewiscasting
in Home Buying 12 years and 8 months ago
HGTV Casting Families Looking to Buy a New Home
Liz Lewis Casting Partners is casting families who are outgrowing their current home for a new show on HGTV. In this series, two of the…
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berniceshola
in Flooring 12 years and 8 months ago
need a few pieces of oak strip flooring
does anyone know where to get a few pieces of 1900-era oak strip flooring (the kind that is nailed crosswise over pine subfloor? I have…
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karenanne9
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Unused Items From My Renovation For Sale
I am finishing up a renovation and have some unused items/excess that I’m looking to sell. 1\. 110 square feet of white tumbled marble 2…
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karenanne9
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Unused Items From My Renovation For Sale
I am finishing up a renovation and have some unused items/excess that I’m looking to sell. 1\. 110 square feet of white tumbled marble 2…
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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
when is the time to replace / replace flat roof?
Hi. When is the time to replace the flat roof on the townhouse? We moved into the house five years ago and I guess the…
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bobjohn
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 8 months ago
need to point brick front of the rowhouse in Brooklyn
Hi, the mortar is falling out from many places in the brick front of our house. I am looking for someone to point the brick.…
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bklynpwds
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
ISO: UK magazine "House and Garden" June 2013 issue
Anyone out there have a copy of House and Garden (June 2013 issue) that they don’t need/want? I’m willing to pay the cover price for…
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nalusurf
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Cost to Re-Line a Chimney?
I know that there is a lot that goes into estimating and properly sizing a liner for a chimney. Just looking for a ball-park estimate…
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juggie
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 8 months ago
Permit for tiling my basement and paving my front courtyard?
Do I need a permit for paving my brownstone`s front courtyard and tiling basement floor? Is there an online manual of what construction works require…
0
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