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anonymous
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
need pine subflooring
anyone know a good source for old pine subflooring? looking to match eastern white pine with a 9″ face. small amount needed asap. thanks.
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hustlewoman
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago
What type of door do you have--Leading from parlor floor out onto a deck?
Hi– We are the intial stages of planning for a deck on a parlor floor. We’d like to take out a window and replace with…
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ilikecrownheights
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Secret place
Hi all, I joined the forum today in the hope of finding a supportive community that could help move my search forward. My husband and…
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TracyT
in Roofers 14 years and 7 months ago
Firestone rubber roof
Our flat roof covering –the black APP material, installed over 10 years ago — is showing signs of wear and needs replacing. A roofer (who…
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jeffied
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts.
Any news on whats happening on Kent near Domsey. (431 Kent) Construction fences are going up along Kent between S11 and S9 Sts
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jackdavis100
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years ago
renting basement apartment in two family
Hi Looking at a two family house which has a fully finished basement apartment with kitchen and bathroom. The listing agent tells me it’s OK…
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anonymous
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 9 months ago
1377 Pacific Street - how is the neighborhood
Hi All, I saw a beautifully renovated home on pacific st. in crown heights (http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/253-NS1205311170/1377-Pacific-Street-fully-renovated-by-architect-BROOKLYN-NY-11216). It looks nice, however, I am very concerned about the…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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verytired
in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago
Cast iron tubs for sale
2 original Turner Towers cast iron tubs for sale, $500 each, OBO. Corner units, one with drain on the square end, one with drain on…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 9 months ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Hardwood floors over concrete substrate
Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…
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WantBklynHeights
in Interior Decorators and Designers 14 years and 6 months ago
Interior Designer / Decorator Recommendations
My wife and I are looking for an interior designer / decorator to help with furniture, rug, window treatment, and wall hanging selection for a…
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greencat
in Appliances 13 years and 9 months ago
Electric stove for rental apt? Bad idea?
Hi Brownstoners, So I picked up an electrical stove by mistake from IKEA for a rental apartment. It’s a big nightmare to return in. Are…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 9 months ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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ilovestoops
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 10 months ago
need rec for long distance moving company
I thought maybe someone on Brownstoner had used a long distance (Austin-NYC in my case) moving company that they would recommend. Also, please mention any…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 9 months ago
Removing Dirt From Garden
I’m in the process of redoing our back garden after moving in a year ago. Before I go any further I need to remove dirt…
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