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in Metalwork 12 years and 8 months ago
Anybody familiar with Patson Corporation for Powdercoating Exterior Metal?
Considering using this company in Brooklyn to powdercoat old wrought iron bars. http://patsoncorp.com/ Want to see if anybody can recommend them. On this forum Evernumetal…
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gianpaulo
in Masonry 12 years and 8 months ago
Masonry, Brownstone Expert Needed
Many years ago, the raised front patio of my house was excavated, necessitating three limestone steps to be added to the foot of my original…
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jenandjosh
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 8 months ago
Odor question
Hi, Looking for some advice…we live in a single family row house, moved in about a year and a half ago. I noticed occasional odors…
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cherylandmichelle
in Masonry 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for design and installation of non-combustible deck
My husband and I are looking to replace the stairs leading from our back door to our yard with a permitted deck — 8′ x…
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greengirlina
in Demolition 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for a trash hauler
We just had a whole bunch of trash taken away by Rose Demolition and Carting Inc. We’ve had at least three other trash haulers here…
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greengirlina
in Demolition 12 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for a trash hauler
We just had a whole bunch of trash taken away by Rose Demolition and Carting Inc. We’ve had at least three other trash haulers here…
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CGman
in Other 12 years and 9 months ago
Cell phone signal booster
Has anyone had any success with a cellphone signal booster like these… http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/store/index/category/47/large-areas Basically an antenna on the roof, amplified and retransmitted indoors through another…
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italiana71
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Best way to paint old radiators?
Wha’ts the best way to paint old steam radiators? Do I really need to remove them and spray paint them? I would really like to…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 8 months ago
Seeking backyard lanscaping and design
We have a smallish brownstone backyard in Cobble Hill, and would love to hire someone to provide overall design consulting (not just landscaping). Not even totally…
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nalusurf
in Inspection 12 years and 8 months ago
Know a good, thorough home inspector for a brownstone?
Hello All, Looking for a good inspector/engineer to do an inspection on a brownstone we are trying to purchase. Does anyone have recommendations/personal experiences with…
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kls
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago
Radiator Covers
Does anyone have a good contact for inexpensive radiator covers? They can be wood or metal, I’m guessing metal will be much more reasonable. …
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nona525
in Construction 13 years ago
Lawyer for Contract With Contractor?
Is it recommened? Seems we will be comitting to spending what to me are big bucks, and we should take steps to protect ourselves, even…
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Springs
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago
MDF versus Poplar for crown and base. Any thoughts on the pros and cons?
I am debating about the use of MDF vs. Poplar for crown and baseboards. MDF is half the price as Poplar. I am…
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Springs
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 8 months ago
MDF versus Poplar for crown and base. Any thoughts on the pros and cons?
I am debating about the use of MDF vs. Poplar for crown and baseboards. MDF is half the price as Poplar. I am…
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nhamilto
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 8 months ago
Broker fees for rentals
I’m a landlord looking to rent three apartments in one building using a broker. I want to do an exclusive with a broker and the…
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ea3421
in Taxes 12 years and 8 months ago
Taxes on a new 3-family
I’m considering building a new 3-family on a vacant lot. Are there any property tax exemptions/abatements that I should know about? How is the tax…
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katiekatie
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
Soundproofing windows
Hi, We just bought a place that we need serious noise reduction from buses and traffic. Anyone used CityProof or CityQuiet? CityProof installs an interior…
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in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 8 months ago
Refinish Old Oak Exterior Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5063136ea6f23-.jpg I am refinishing our 100+ year old exterior oak doors. They are in pretty good shape as the finish has eroded (gray wood exposed)…
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