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jak
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
Lead in Backyard Soil - Remediation
A test from Brooklyn College shows elevated lead levels in our backyard soil (one area was 575, the other 931). I plan to remove a…
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pspc
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
renovating our brownstone
hello everyone we are close to begin renovations to our brownstone bought last year and we will not do gut renovation this year becouse of…
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lulu0527
in Masonry 12 years and 11 months ago
Exterior Brick Cleaning
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517801f271602-.jpg Looking for a contractor/mason to clean the front of my brick house in Staten Island. I spoke with J. Mos from Brownstone Authority and…
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Landlord1
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Need a contractor/lanscaper to install bluestone and fense in my garden very soon
Hello, We are looking for a lanscaper/contractor who is free very soon to install a 34 ft long and 5 ft high wooden fense in…
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odyssey
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Oil Based Polyurethane or Water Based?
Forum > oil based or water based polyurethane? oil based or water based polyurethane? 8:54 AM 04/29/2013 http://cdn.blankslate.com/profile_image.png odyssey After a bad leak, my…
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catbk
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Carpeting stairs?
I’m considering carpeting an enclosed run of stairs between my ground and parlor floors. I’d like a utility grade low pile carpeting with padding, probably…
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breadbasket
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 7 months ago
Sustainable / Green(er) kitchen remodeling options?
Hi, In looking into sourcing materials for a small kitchen upgrade, I’ve had trouble finding a good retailer / designer for cabinets, tile, floors…
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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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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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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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FranklinMrShanklin
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
General and subcontractors for fixing a water damaged apartment
We just had our apartment flooded from a main pipe that some workers hit in the unit above. Water mitigation is in process, and looking…
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Landlord1
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Need a contractor/lanscaper to install bluestone and fense in my garden very soon
Hello, We are looking for a lanscaper/contractor who is free very soon to install a 34 ft long and 5 ft high wooden fense in…
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huesos
in Building Code 12 years and 11 months ago
Backyard Access from Apartment?
I looked at a lovely apartment for sale in Boerum Hill yesterday. The apartment comes with access to the backyard/patio, but the only way to…
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rockclimb8
in Garden 12 years and 11 months ago
Wood Door for Sale - Original Brownstone Door, including glass knob
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517d267cc7276-.jpg I am selling a white wood door from a brownstone that has the original glass knobs on both sides.
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andecross
in Landlord 12 years and 11 months ago
Restaurant with garden, liquor, and late hours going in right under my bedroom window
I moved into an apartment on Franklin Ave a year ago, and its great. While it can be loud in the front of the apartment…
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hopper
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years ago
How about an on-demand water heater?
The water heater is dying. We have an on-demand unit upstate, in a SMALL house, that we LOVE. I’m wondering about the efficacy of installing…
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virginiesommet
in Antiques 13 years ago
Where can I sale my 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d5c584c0c0-.jpg Hi, Where can I sale 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place with the mosaic tiles? They are all in beautiful antic wood and…
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CRussen
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Design Within Reach Spanna Extending table for sale: $300
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c2d7d62fae-.jpg Beautiful, hip, heavy duty DESIGN WITHIN REACH extending dining room table originally purchased for $900. Seats four to six: Great for apartments, can even…
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CRussen
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
Design Within Reach Spanna Extending table for sale: $300
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c2d7d62fae-.jpg Beautiful, hip, heavy duty DESIGN WITHIN REACH extending dining room table originally purchased for $900. Seats four to six: Great for apartments, can even…
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rachelrachel
in Furniture 12 years and 11 months ago
what are they putting on top of the brick facade at Bushwick Leaders High School in Bushwick? (Formerly a Sisters of Mercy bldg.)
It looks as if they are skimming over the brick facade with cement at Bushwick Leaders High School. This was a former Sisters of Mercy…
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