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devineopine

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago

Stripping/Painting over lead paint

Hi all, I am in the midst of looking to buy a 2bed, 2bath pre-war apartment, but I’m not in a position to do a…

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ktm6

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Two old brownstone doors for sale (one pocket door)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fccbcb544c55-.jpg One pocket door with wheels  approx 88″ high, 38″ wide, 2 1/2″ thick in good condition (see picture) http://doorsforsale.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/doors-for-sale/ smaller door – approx 90″…

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ktm6

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Two old brownstone doors for sale (one pocket door)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fccbcb544c55-.jpg One pocket door with wheels  approx 88″ high, 38″ wide, 2 1/2″ thick in good condition (see picture) http://doorsforsale.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/doors-for-sale/ smaller door – approx 90″…

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tolu

in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone interested in an Ikea Asplund Wardrobe - $90 (Fort Greene)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcba34f1a7aa-.jpg Very gently used 🙂

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tolu

in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone interested in an Ikea Asplund Wardrobe - $90 (Fort Greene)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcba34f1a7aa-.jpg Very gently used 🙂

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BobMarvin

in Utilities 14 years and 9 months ago

Brownstoner on an Android Tablet?

I just got a Samsung Galaxy Tab, which seems to work fine with many web sites, but for Brownstoner I get “Web page not available”.…

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hooky

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

Birch Ply- leftovers- Free

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fca715014d4e-.jpg Many peices, varying sizes- you pick it up, you can have it. See photo- there are also 2 larger peices about 4’x4′. All in…

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hooky

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

Birch Ply- leftovers- Free

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fca715014d4e-.jpg Many peices, varying sizes- you pick it up, you can have it. See photo- there are also 2 larger peices about 4’x4′. All in…

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stephanie

in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago

Gas pipe

I’m interested in an older home. The owner said she wanted me to know there used to be a kitchen on the upper floor. The…

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LostBread

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Kiln-Re-enameling a Cast Iron Tub?

Hi–Does anyone know of a service that will pick up and actually re-enamel a cast iron tub (in a kiln, not with a spray?). I’d…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

rustydevon

in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago

HVAC Design / Build

  We’re preparing to renovate a 4 story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Our plan is to istall a Mitsubishi or Daikin split system in the…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Arkady

in How To 13 years and 10 months ago

Wi-fi

What does it take to establish wi-fi in a small building w/ 2 apartments?  Does a phone company do it or a contractor or one…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

anonymous

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago

Fireplace questions

We are considering having some of our fireplaces repaired so that they will work.  A couple of questions: Does anyone have experience with renting out…

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rigasbalsam

in Fire 13 years and 10 months ago

FDNY building inspection?

I own a two family brownstone and my tenant (garden apt) just told me the FDNY stopped by while I was our and were trying…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ladhalsey

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Indoor Air Quality Test

A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…

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11231

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?

Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot.  I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor.  Other brands should look at? Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

UnRed

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Pool with standing water

After getting my first mosquito bite last night, I have a concern I need help with. The building next door to me has a backyard…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

11231

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?

Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot.  I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor.  Other brands should look at? Thanks.

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11231

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone used cork floors?

I’m considering cork floor tile from Globus for my basement.  Can they handle any exposure to water?  Thanks.

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kteiro

in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago

Drum Set, Anyone?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7e5457c83f-.jpg Due to a recent move I need to give away this five-piece Tama drum set, with stool and three cymbals.  It’s in great condition,…

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