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rgh718

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years 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 13 years 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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Updated 13 years ago

Brooklynite

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Pre Emergent

Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?

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coffeecup

in Doors & Windows 13 years 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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Updated 13 years ago

rgh718

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago

Good plumber

I just had my 3rd floor redone. When I cut the gas back on for the stove I smelled a faint gas odor. Call the…

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rgh718

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years 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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brett195

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago

What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop.  Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me!  Anyway, I found the steps…

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jmax

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years 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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landofenchantment

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 4 months ago

Handyman Rec

Hi, I just wanted to add to the chorus of recommendations for Brian Piersol.  I found him here on Brownstoner and hired him to repair…

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jayhey

in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago

Natural Light Engineer

I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…

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uptwn

in Building Code 13 years ago

Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?

I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…

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Updated 13 years ago

EugeneDelicado

in For Sale 13 years ago

2 rolls of rubber flooring ($40)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515ca4f892541-.jpg I have two leftover rolls of recycled rubber flooring for sale.  Each roll is 5/16″ thick, 48″ wide and 18′ long.  It’s a great…

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Updated 13 years ago

krsnamara

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years ago

Opening Fireplace?

Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…

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Updated 13 years ago

uptwn

in Building Code 13 years ago

Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?

I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…

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brooklynbemused

in Doors & Windows 13 years ago

Fixing an old transom

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/514a0b568b0e3-.jpg I have the original transom from my house – see photo. There are two cracked pieces of glass, but otherwise it’s in decent shape…

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Updated 13 years ago

virginiesommet

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years 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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Updated 13 years ago

jeanmarine2

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Looking for photos of header/post combinations for kitchen with island

I’m interested in seeing pictures of brownstone kitchens where a wall has been removed and a large header has been installed, or a smaller header…

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eman134

in Heating 13 years 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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jurist

in Other 14 years and 4 months ago

wallpaper hanger

Having a lot of trouble finding someone who hangs wallpaper.  Have consulted various handymen and they don’t have the expertise.  I am dealing with antique-ish…

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seb

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 8 months ago

Why such discrepant wallpapering estimates?

I have a wallpapering job that I am in the process of getting estimates for. It is a straightforward job because it is just one…

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