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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
DIY renovations??
Hi, I’ve seen monay people mention on here that doing as much of a renovation yourself as you can, can save lots of money. As…
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PSGal
in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
Best Temporary Solution for a Foundation Wall Crack
Hello always-helpful Brownstoners. Question: It may take us a bit of time for us to get to a permament solution for a recently found, small…
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N
in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
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vixg123
in Insurance 14 years and 3 months ago
h06 insurance
I need to buy H06 wall insurance for a condo in order to close on my apartment and was wondering if anyone had any insurance…
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theklahy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 14 years and 3 months ago
Clearing a stop work order
A property owned by my mom and step dad received two stop work orders by the DOB when a neighbor complained about renovation he was…
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in Cellar 14 years and 3 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
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rcltrh
in Bath & Kitchen 14 years and 3 months ago
Cabinet Installer Recommendations
We have picked out the cabinets we like from Home Depot – one of the Martha Stewart lines sleek and moden – and have opted…
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chrisn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 3 months ago
Steam heating main air vents, why two?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eded764897ef-.jpg The steam heating system in our recently purchased, three story (plus basement where the boiler is) frame house in williamgsburg heats the house very…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
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gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 3 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
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gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years and 3 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
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any
in Co-Op Related 14 years and 3 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
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theklahy
in Garden 14 years and 3 months ago
Free Old Yew Tree for someone who removes it!
There is a large old yew tree in my backyard. If you can remove it, it’s yours! If you are interested in seeing a picture,…
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theklahy
in Garden 14 years and 3 months ago
Free Old Yew Tree for someone who removes it!
There is a large old yew tree in my backyard. If you can remove it, it’s yours! If you are interested in seeing a picture,…
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cjts
in Building Code 14 years and 3 months ago
Sprinklers on a Renovation?
We are doing a gut renovation for a 2 -family with no C/O. One of our DOB objections was that we needed to put in…
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binibon
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Lime Putty
Does anyone know of a source for high calcium lime putty in Brooklyn or NYC area? Or, if not that, then high calcium hydrated lime?…
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poodle1
in Appraisals 14 years and 3 months ago
Good Real Estate appraiser needed...
I am looking for a good real estate appraiser to appraise my property who is NOT also a real estate agent. Looking for an independant…
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Nick L
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 3 months ago
Two solid wood interior french doors for free pick up
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede5e7e50e57-.jpg I have two solid wood interior French doors (white), free to whoever wants and can pick up. We removed to open up the flow…
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