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tstritmater
in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago
Security type door for garden entrance
I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.
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jjq
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Fixing Tree Roots Causing Sidewalk Cracks
So the city has put a Lien on our Bay Ridge property because we have minor sidewalk cracks which have developed because the roots of…
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xchx
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Stain color suggestions
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516ea84caa51e-processed-httpsterlingplacerenofileswordpresscom201304photo-1-1jpg.jpg I’m having the parquet floors sanded and refinished in my duplex apartment. It’s a very sunny apartment. I haven’t painted the walls yet but I’m thinking…
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ILuvDeadNimbys
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Walnut board pieces? 3/4" x 2.5" x 8' through 12'
I’m looking for pre-cut walnut boards in 3/4″ x 2.5″ 8′ and longer boards. Home Depot and Lowes only stock pine, poplar, maple, oak and…
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anonymous
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 11 months ago
Kitchen remodulation
Hi all I am Heather….I just have shifted in my new appartment. Its kitchen is hell so i have decided to renuate it. My friend…
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zil
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Glass panel behind wall mounted toilet and sink?
We’re in the midst of renovating a bathroom in our brownstone, and I’m wondering if any of the architects out there could give me some…
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looking and looking
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Claw Foot Tubs For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516dc6040bf91-.jpg I have three fair condition claw foot tubs for sale, $100 each, or $250 for all three, for pick up in Forest Hills, Queens.…
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looking and looking
in Architecture 12 years and 11 months ago
Claw Foot Tubs For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516dc6040bf91-.jpg I have three fair condition claw foot tubs for sale, $100 each, or $250 for all three, for pick up in Forest Hills, Queens.…
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mofish
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Is it possible to replace a sloped roof with a terrace (Brownstone, R6B Zoning)?
We are about to close on a 4 story brownstone, and I am wondering if it is possible to convert part of the 4th floor…
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RBCG
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Entry doors
Besides the Old Iron guy (whose name escapes me) near Lowes and Eddie in Ft. Greene, anyone know of other sources for townhouse entry doors?…
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pepinohill
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations? Need help hanging tire swing on tree / swing installation
We got a tire swing for my daughter but now need help hanging it! We have a very large tree in the backyard, and need…
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deancollins
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 11 months ago
Bike Share
Cool, just saw a NYC bike share terminal being installed today on the corner of Clark and Henry right near our apartment in Brooklyn heights.…
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whaaaaaaaat
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago
Dogs in a co-op
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d9b5eb5849-.jpg Hi — My co-op’s pet policy states “The Coop will allow pets in apartments provide they do not disturb other shareholders or constitute a nuisance”. We…
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pepinohill
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations? Need help hanging tire swing on tree / swing installation
We got a tire swing for my daughter but now need help hanging it! We have a very large tree in the backyard, and need…
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steam_man
in Construction 13 years ago
Tadelakt
Have any of you master renovators out there redone a room using tadelakt. I’m planning a new bathroom and am seriously considering using this finish.…
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deancollins
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 11 months ago
Bike Share
Cool, just saw a NYC bike share terminal being installed today on the corner of Clark and Henry right near our apartment in Brooklyn heights.…
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fmerguson
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Hanging overhead light from plaster medallion?
We are in the very, very final stages of what has been a largely cosmetic renovation, with (DOB permitted) electrical upgrades. Part of the scope…
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elmo
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
Leaking issues: roof and window
I have 2 separate issues: 1. The roof of our small extension needs to be replaced as it has been patched up many times already. Does…
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hcmdr5
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 11 months ago
Short Sale/Foreclosure - Anybody selling?
I am looking to purchase a short sale/foreclosure in the Bed-Stuy/Crown Heights/Bushwich/Clinton Hill area but I see that these properties go by quickly. Anybody has…
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