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lapinagile
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Anyone have Brooklyn This Old House episodes?
Hi all, I’ve been searching everywhere for the 2009 This Old House episodes featuring a renovation of a Prospect Heights brownstone. Can’t find them on…
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gigi
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
polished concrete floors
hi all. We are renovating a basement where we will put the bedrooms. I want to have a finish with polished concrete floors. Can ayone…
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anony
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Asbestos removal?
I’m having my electrical upgraded in the basement and the contractor said I may have asbestos on my pipes and ConEd may have an issue…
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happycats
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
Handyman Needed To Install Two Interior Pine Doors
Hi. I am going to be ordering two pine doors soon and looking for a handyman that is experienced with installing interior doors. The doors…
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geezee
in General Contractors 12 years and 4 months ago
ISO 20 X 20 Pavers
Does anybody know where we can find 20×20 pavers in Bkln? We bought an umbrella that needs pavers this size to weight it down, but…
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mystiky
in Accounting 12 years and 5 months ago
Tax Credit for Sewer Replacement in Brooklyn, NY?
I received a “Cease & Decease” order for my collapsed sewer for my house. It was immediately completely replaced by a licensed Master Plumber (from just…
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rrmwzsxyjntpaloh
in Construction 12 years and 4 months ago
spray foam insulation for soundproofing
Does anyone have experience with spray foam insulation for soundproofing? I’m in a 100 yrs old coop with plaster walls and hardwood floors, and have a…
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Margie
in Insurance 12 years and 6 months ago
Insurer requires changing window bars?
Our insurer (State Farm) is requiring that we change our basement window bars from permanent to the kind that have safety latches that will allow…
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virginiesommet
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 4 months ago
Antic Wood Mantle for Fire place for sale.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515a280f6d8a1-.jpg Hello Guys! I have one wood Fire Place Mantle for sale+mosaic tile which goes with it. This beautiful antic wood mantle is in a…
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Turtlejam19
in Taxes 12 years and 4 months ago
Accountant or Tax preparer recommendations
I am in search of recommendations for a knowledgeable and trustworthy accountant or tax preparer. Especially looking for someone with expertise deadling with rresidential rental…
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nalusurf
in Insurance 12 years and 4 months ago
Looking for Home Insurance Co. that Doesn't Require Garden Level Bars to be Swing Away??
Hi All, Checked past threads on this issue and we are in a similar situation as many on this site. We are a new policy…
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brooklynny
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Reclaimed Bricks for Garden Use
I planned to use reclaimed bricks from my recent renovation to pave part of my garden, but the post below about rear brick walls now…
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addy19
in Construction 12 years and 4 months ago
Fence and decking recommendation
We purchased a two-family house in crown heights north. One of the first things we needed to get done was installing a proper fence. The…
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ditmasmom
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 4 months ago
Gas line question
So I posted previously about my high gas bills (and the house is unoccupied). This morning my plumber and contractor mentioned that they thought the…
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hawaiismurf
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchenette in single family
Hi, I know that a one-family C of O means only 1 kitchen is allowed, with an additional kitchenette possible if it is
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metaphase
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
recommendations for brick painting/coating?
We have a townhouse with a rear exterior brick wall that is not painted/coated. The previous owners removed the paint by powerwashing and then repointed…
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chrissie
in Landscaping 12 years and 4 months ago
DEP WATER AND SEWER PROTECTION ***UPDATED INFO***
I am submitting this as a new post in that new, important info was added to original post of 3-21-13 and runs the risk of…
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hawaiismurf
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Kitchenette in single family
Hi, I know that a one-family C of O means only 1 kitchen is allowed, with an additional kitchenette possible if it is
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Modernizing an old, deep white porcelain double sink in good shape
Any suggestions for whether and how to keep an old-line, heavy, white porcelain double sink, in great shape, that’s one of those with a metal…
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