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rrosario35
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
We'd like to shoot a Beautiful View
Hello, My name is Richard, no my brother in law and I are like… Amatuer Photographers… we just have fun doing it. It’s a hobby…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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redwagon
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Looking for high quality detailer/handyman
In search of someone to help put in new (and some cases clean-up some poorly done) detail work (e.g. stair edge where it meets dry…
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suedeshoes
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
proper depth for patio base?
Hi. We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard. One recommended 2″ gravel plus…
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gothaml
in Construction 13 years ago
Cost of installing a gas line?
The people who flipped our building back in the 70s removed the gas line. I hate cooking on an electric stove. Now that we are…
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bmichaelg
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
Cost and recommendations for a good litigating attorney.
Our seller is in breach of contract and it appears that we are going to have to bring a law suit against them for specific…
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Mar
in Pest Control 14 years and 1 month ago
Powderpost beetles -- experiences and exterminator recommendation?
We just moved into a prewar apartment and I keep finding mysterious little piles of yellowish “dust” — mostly in or under new-ish woodwork (cabinets,…
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nonsense
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
We need a lawn doctor
We are having trouble with our backyard lawn. We got sod installed two years ago and by now I would describe the lawn as more…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Average architect and GC fee
Hello, we are soon to embark on an almost-gut reno of a brownstone and trying to figure out overall budget/wishlist, etc.. to set everyone’s expectations…
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aussieben
in Architecture 13 years ago
Feedback on architects, and questions you wish you'd asked
**Hi all**** We have just gone into contract on a 4 story, 3 family brownstone and our next step is to reach out to architects…
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deancollins
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Hey Boardwalk Empire producers.....you left your shit out the front of my apartment today
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5166005e8d2a5-.jpg Classless move….. came home today to see that the Boardwalk Empire production team left their shit half on the footpath and half on the…
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rrosario35
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
We'd like to shoot a Beautiful View
Hello, My name is Richard, no my brother in law and I are like… Amatuer Photographers… we just have fun doing it. It’s a hobby…
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molly160
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
ISO Parquet Floor Retailer and Installer
Hey All, We’re looking to replace the old plank flooring in our apt with parquet. We want something that resembles the flooring you would find…
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suedeshoes
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
proper depth for patio base?
Hi. We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard. One recommended 2″ gravel plus…
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kellyj
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom expansion
We are looking at a brownstone to buy right now that has the classic teeny tiny bathroom (with some updates). Lord knows how they fit…
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arewedoneyet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 11 months ago
Post-construction cleaning crew
We’re getting close to completion on our renovation and are looking for recommendations of cleaning crews. We’d like someone who can quickly and thoroughly get…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Sink in Kitchen Island - What Does that Add to the Price?
I’m interested in feedback as to what putting a sink and dishwasher in a kitchen island we’re adding, adds to the price of the kitchen…
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