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dazednconfused2
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Is New York out of brownstone?
Not to be alarmist or anything, but this is an article from Architizer that should be interesting to many people on this forum: http://bit.ly/PSgs3p
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Frazier
in Lighting 12 years and 9 months ago
Light Fixtures
Can any recommend a stores that sell high end light fixtures at discount prices. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Cost for stoop ironwork?
I’d like to replace our current stucco stoop sidewalls iron railing and banisters. (Not sure of the correct technical terms here.) Any idea of cost?…
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nalusurf
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Removal of Oil Fired Burner Question...
Hi All! I have a question for the plumbers out there who perform oil to gas conversions. We are working on trying to have the…
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radgirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Need to replace a loading bearing wall to Open up the Garden floor + add a new staircase to connect the Garden flr to the Parlour
We just bought a brownstone in Crown Heights. And we have a few projects: -open up the Garden floor and replace the load bearing wall…
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Parklife
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
HELP! Floor Reconstruction Needed After Plumber Hack(saw) Job
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5089529d4ebf8-.jpg Help! My wife is distraught at the prospect of losing our bedroom floor, which was unnecessarily chopped up by a plumber in his quest…
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sk16
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Removing paint from bluestone pavers in front garden?
Hi everybody — I’m hoping someone might have advice. Last year my husband and I purchased a house in So. Slope/Greenwood. One of the many…
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christimody
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO Reclaimed Eastern Pine, 7-10" near Cobble Hill, approx. 300 sq.ft.
We are renovating our apt in Cobble Hill and would like to refinish and leave the old subfloor exposed. Approximately 300 sq. ft needs to…
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starfish11040
in Landlord 12 years and 9 months ago
chronic late payment of rent
This is a legal question that may have to be answered by a lawyer but I’ll give it a try here. I have this rent…
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Frazier
in Tile 12 years and 9 months ago
Tile Warehouse sale
Last weekend Nemo Tile in Manhattan had a tile warehouse sale at there warehouse in queens. Does anyone know of other tile warehouse sales that…
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ellen7952
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Metro Construction?
We just got a bid on redoing the brownstone and the front stoop on our house from M. Hasan…. would appreciate any comments pro or…
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starfish11040
in Locksmith and Security 12 years and 10 months ago
A locksmith to AVOID!
Unfortunately I got an emergency call from a tenant that the entrance gate lock was broken and no one could get in or out of…
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CGmodern
in Lighting 12 years and 10 months ago
hallway lighting
hi all- anyone have any interesting pictures or good recommendations on some lighting for your brownstone hallway? We’re finally painting our 1980’s teal green 3…
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CGmodern
in General Discussion 12 years and 10 months ago
hallway lighting
hi all- anyone have any interesting pictures or good recommendations on some lighting for your brownstone hallway? We’re finally painting our 1980’s teal green 3…
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xianxio
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Soundproofing Windows...
Hi guys, Sorry if this post seems repetitive (i’ve seen a few on here), but figured i’d start a new post so i can provide…
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newhouse
in General Contractors 13 years and 1 month ago
How to thank contractors at end of reno?
We’ve been in the fortunate position of having a good experience with our GC so far. They have been great to work with and I…
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alexk
in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago
Electrician recommendations
Hi, I am looking for an electritcian to work on a renovation of our house in Bed-Stuy. We are putting in a new kitchen, a half…
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christimody
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO Reclaimed Eastern Pine, 7-10" near Cobble Hill, approx. 300 sq.ft.
We are renovating our apt in Cobble Hill and would like to refinish and leave the old subfloor exposed. Approximately 300 sq. ft needs to…
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normanmcdon
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 9 months ago
Roots in my sewer pipe
I was just made aware that roots from a city tree has entered my sewer pipe, does anyone have any experience or a suggestion of…
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greenwoodnewowner
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
Need advice about removing cement from garden
I want to remove the cement slabs currently covering my back garden space. I’d love any advice and/lessons learned from people who’ve done this. And,…
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