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bococagirl
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for painting and repairing ceiling cracks
We bought our house two years ago and, although the previous owners had repainted the parlor floor walls and ceiling, we could see evidence cracks…
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jjq
in Appliances 13 years ago
Range In Kitchen Island or Sink
Contemplating putting a 4-burner Wolf rangetop in a kitchen island. Space is not an issue, as the island will be designed from the ground up…
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sjb
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
How to decide if it is time to switch to gas heating
For the year 2012 I paid $3100 for fuel oil. I was just given a quote of $6750 to switch to gas by a licensed…
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southie
in Landscaping 12 years and 11 months ago
Front Yard Landscape and Hardscape
Hi – we are planning to update our front yard with new hardscape and a new tree with some surrounding ground cover. It’s a small…
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sjb
in Heating 12 years and 11 months ago
How to decide if it is time to switch to gas heating
For the year 2012 I paid $3100 for fuel oil. I was just given a quote of $6750 to switch to gas by a licensed…
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MrsBslope
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Resale value and artificial lawn
We live in a first floor apartment in Park Slope with a small backyard. It currently has some grass, which is not thriving. After much…
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cado
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Alt 2 plan exam dissaproved, should the process be taking months?
Our plan examiner disapproved our application for an alt2 permit. It took a month for our architect to see the examiner to review his objections. …
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pspc
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
rebrownstoning front facade costs??
does enybody know the average price a squarefoot for scrippin brownstucco facade and restucco with browncoat???
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nardia9
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood facade contractor
Can anyone recommend a good contractor to do a wood facade? Our house was originally wood but they covered it with ugly fake brick.
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jb8981
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago
Combine two co-op studios
I own a studio in a co-op, and I have the opportunity to purchase the studio adjacent to me. I would like to execute a…
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checklistnyc
in Antiques 13 years and 7 months ago
Curb Alert: Antique Metal Medicine Cabinet
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50515bacb002c-.jpg Curb alert for this salvaged treasure from a client — an antique metal recessed medicine cabinet. 21? x 27? Cost: free. Only ask that…
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back2ftgreene
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for family-friendly garden designer?
We’re looking to do some work in our backyard, which at this point we barely use. As it stands currently, there’s a very steep staircase…
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soho_brownstone
in For Sale 12 years and 11 months ago
DEMO SALE - cash and carry. Great for mutli family rental units or small studio / 1 bdrm apts.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517eedbacdbc2-.jpg Demolition of multi family building means all of the relatively new kitchen appliances must go: 4 apartment kitchens and 4 bathrooms for sale: -4…
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jak
in Taxes 12 years and 11 months ago
Unidentified Buried Object
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517da8d5dd2c4-.jpg Can someone help me identify this? While digging in the very back of my backyard I hit something round and cement-like. After digging down…
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zlt99
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Construction Next Door
The house next door to us is under construction. It’s a 4 story brick that they extended out and are making it into a 6…
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back2ftgreene
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendation for family-friendly garden designer?
We’re looking to do some work in our backyard, which at this point we barely use. As it stands currently, there’s a very steep staircase…
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karenanne9
in Home Entertainment Systems 12 years and 11 months ago
Audio System Design
Can someone recommend a reasonably priced person to design a home audio system (in wall/ceiling speakers) for people who enjoy music but are not looking…
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zlt99
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Construction Next Door
The house next door to us is under construction. It’s a 4 story brick that they extended out and are making it into a 6…
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kim4
in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago
Want to build a backyard fence but backyard is enclosed by 2 different building's windows
I’m looking to build a wooden fence in my backyard for more privacy. Currently we have 2 different buildings enclosing the back and the right…
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