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orrsuz
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Low water pressure
We have low water pressure on the top (3rd) floor of our brownstone and I’m wondering how much it should cost to install a pump…
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nintzk
in Marble 14 years ago
Top Floor Hot Water Issue
My top floor tenant says that when the tenant below him showers, he doesn’t get sufficient hot water. Does this sound like a boiler issue…
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M
in Construction 14 years ago
self leveling cement floor
Does anyone know the difference between the various self leveling cements? I want to finish my bathroom floor with cement and have an epoxy white…
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bk_homeslice
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years ago
tin ceilings
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f665dda94d7e-.jpg heey everyone, i had a question about renovating tin ceilings. i’m not sure what to do about them in a house we just purchased.…
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southernslope
in DIY 14 years ago
What sealant would work best?
The seam that runs between the metal piece of a glass top addition and the conrete wall outside is dried and cracked. I’m wondering if…
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southernslope
in DIY 14 years ago
What sealant would work best?
The seam that runs between the metal piece of a glass top addition and the conrete wall outside is dried and cracked. I’m wondering if…
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chanel
in Insurance 14 years ago
Refinancing within 1 year of getting FHA loan to drop the PMI
Hi, I just bought a place and due to credit score issues and some debt had to go with FHA (I put near 50% down!!!).…
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nyflicka
in Furniture 14 years ago
Identify This Desk???
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f67e938711a7-.jpg Hi, Can anyone identify who makes this laptop desk? I found the picture but couldn’t find where it was from. Thanks for the help!
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Kateruba
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years ago
What's wrong with 258 Jefferson in Bed Stuy? On sale for too long...
Like many people on here, I am snooping with much interest on what’s for sale in my neighborhood even after I bought a house I…
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stevecym
in Heating 14 years ago
Roth Oil Tanks Approved for Use in NYC
I just wanted to give the BS community a heads up on something helpful to those of us with those big horizontal oil tanks taking…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Anyone add a porch on a frame row house?
Tax photo shows that our South Slope frame row house originally had a porch and we’d like to build one when we redo the facade. We’re working…
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mongaboose
in Decks and Porches 14 years ago
Backyard cleanup and resurfacing/paving?
We are looking to have our backyard cleaned up and graded (now a mix of flagstone and bricks around a central, raised Japanese maple) and…
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hill34
in Wood Restoration 14 years ago
Need a good wood work guy/carpenter
Brownstoners: I am in need of someone/company who can do custom made wood columns and design. Can anyone recommend someone they have USED and happy…
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M
in Flooring 14 years and 3 months ago
Wood floor sanding
Im looking for someone with experience and reasonable prices to sand existing oak floors. The apt is 600sq.ft. Any reccomendations?
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jjq
in Building Code 14 years ago
PLG Legal Two-Families w/Basement Apartment
My wife and I are looking for a two-family with a legally-zoned basement apartment in PLG. Now, the zoning and legal use laws are…
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dancingirl
in Flooring 14 years ago
Painted/Glazed Pine Floors
Has anyone painted or glazed their pine floors? I have see some technique where it looks like a sheer color and you can still see…
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slopegirl
in Appliances 14 years ago
do you love your gas range?
our new tenants want a new stove, and frankly, so do we. I’m looking at consumer reports but not getting excited yet. do you have…
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schmalla
in Heating 14 years ago
Oil Heat
Is it difficult to get homeowner’s insurance for a house that uses oil heat? Or does it just increase the price of homeowner’s insurance? Can you…
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