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nancy sullivqn
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 3 months ago
Seeking to purchase topsoil
I need 18 cubic yards of topsoil to replace existing topsoil in my backyard as it is contaminated with heavy metals. Anyone have a good…
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widthom
in Heating 12 years and 5 months ago
The Pipes! The Pipes!
My duplex is heated by a combination of slant-fin and cast iron baseboard hot-water heat. Been here 3 seasons now with no problems to speak…
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chillym
in Metalwork 13 years and 3 months ago
Good Metal worker and locksmith needed asap
Can anyone recommend good locksmiths and/or metal workers for the Bed-Stuy area? Need to get security bars put on windows and to have locks changed…
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bkbrownstone
in For Sale 12 years and 4 months ago
Forced air boiler repair/diagnosis
I have a newish forced air heating system. (Installed in Nov. 2012) For some odd reason it hasn’t been working correctly for the last month,…
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eman134
in Heating 12 years and 4 months ago
I think that I did a decent job on a steam boiler replacement....what do you think?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515e2a8e618ba-.jpg LGB-6 steam job on a 16 unit building
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Penhallow
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Patchy Brownstone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516216000ef02-.jpg I had my facade restored late last year but I am worried that the brownstone looks patchy, especially the stairs. My contractor stands by…
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brownieinhk
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Attaching wooden boards to metal deck
Hello everyone, I am looking to you knowledgeable folk for suggestions about how I could attach wooden boards to our metal deck. We have the…
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irmalight
in For Sale 12 years and 6 months ago
Decorative Antique Wood Transom $600 OBO
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50fee782dd5e1-.jpg I bought this beauty but sadly it won’t fit … 112′ long by 22 & 3/4″ high – it’s a lovely piece. Let me…
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brooklymama
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Converting a commerical to residential (1 Fam)
Hi there – we’re looking at purchasing a building currently listed as commercial and converting it into a single fam residence. Has anyone had any…
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jeanmarine2
in Flooring 12 years and 4 months ago
Painting risers on hardwood stairs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515acb9f45dac-.jpg Is it more typical to paint the risers on hardwood stairs or leave them au naturel? I have includes a picture of our stairwell…
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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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skatrina
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 7 months ago
Need Oak, Victorian Entry doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e1b90debeb5-.jpg Late 1800’s oak entry door set: width each door is 21″ 2/4 x 83 3/4 tall. all original finish, knob and glass. knob is…
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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 3 months ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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StuyMom
in Cleaning and Maid Services 12 years and 4 months ago
Getting Cat Pee Smell Out of Masonry
A neighborhood cat has unfortunately sprayed the area under my stoop stairs. It’s smelled bad for a couple of months now, so simply waiting and…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Old stove. Is it worth anything
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515fb17e37abc-.jpg Hi Ive had this old stove in my basement for years. I have searched online and cant get any info. Is there anyone who…
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keal66
in Antiques 12 years and 4 months ago
Old stove
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5158357dcd6cf-.jpg I am renovating my brownstone and I have an Old stove email me if you are interested kalleyne66@gmail.com
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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 3 months ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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coffeecup
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Bricked up windows ?
Long time lurker, my first question. Have just gone into contract for a floor of a brownstone… floor plans for the other floors in the…
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