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mrlincrusta
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Do you have an interesting story about the history of Lincrusta?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7340d484902-.png When it was launched back in 1877, Lincrusta met with immediate and unprecedented success as a highly decorative but also very durable and practical…
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jules2889
in Metalwork 13 years and 10 months ago
Looking for ladder style clothes pole for backyard
We have an old wooden clothes pole we would like to replace with a steel/iron “ladder” style, which would reach to the third floor of…
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degustibus
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 10 months ago
Sidewalk hole by National Grid
Hello all – the gas company came and replaced the line coming into our single family house under the stoop and in doing so dug…
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Bassboy
in Appraisals 13 years and 10 months ago
Value of basement space?
I have a basement space aprox. 11′ x 11′, 6 foot ceiling, two windows looking out on the backyard. The space is heated by a…
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workerb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
203k renovation loans
So I’m thinking about taking on a gut reno and maybe applying for a 203k, but I’m only just beginning to do the research. I’ve…
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jmassage58
in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone know a good product to paint/whitewash an existing brick wall?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e72352b73a22-.jpg I would like to know if anyone can guide me to a product I can use to paint/whitewash the brick on an interior wall…
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tyronem
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Fair cost for a Do-it yourself Course?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6a4a8589809-.jpg Greetings B-Stoners, I know some of you have taken various home repair courses some of which were sponsored by Neighbrhood Housing Services of East…
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anonymous
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor's Gut Renovation Affecting our House
The house next door to us is going to be sold to an investment firm (based out of the country) and they plan to do…
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anonymous
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Neighbor's Gut Renovation Affecting our House
The house next door to us is going to be sold to an investment firm (based out of the country) and they plan to do…
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diors
in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago
Hickory Flooring for Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6df27a59672-.jpg Highest quality hickory unfinished wood flooring purchased at LV Flooring in Manhattan. Measures 5 inches wide and 3/4 inch and will cover at approximately…
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faithful
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Any Regrets on Recommending a Contractor?
I haven’t posted in the forum for quite some time. A few years back I recommended the contractor who worked on my home on this forum. …
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starfish11040
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Where can I buy an access door for bathroom ceiling?
I have a couple of apartments that were built with a hatch or access door in the bathroom ceiling. They help a lot in detecting…
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degustibus
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 10 months ago
Sidewalk hole by National Grid
Hello all – the gas company came and replaced the line coming into our single family house under the stoop and in doing so dug…
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hillel
in Security 13 years and 10 months ago
pedestrian crossing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e701afb89571-.jpg are nypd cars allowed to block a pedestrian crossing. I assume they are not suposed to violate parking rules. They are supposed to show…
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gretschgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
painter for exterior metal
Hi Brownstoners, Anyone have experience using a company to paint exterior metal work? We are 5 story condo looking for a reputable and fairly…
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gretschgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
painter for exterior metal
Hi Brownstoners, Anyone have experience using a company to paint exterior metal work? We are 5 story condo looking for a reputable and fairly…
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winnipegal
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago
Do you have great photos of Brooklyn's bridges?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6fc8ce93faa-.jpg Start this off with an early morning pic of the Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO.??
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anonymous
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Squeezing a closet in a small space
Question for everyone… We are looking to add a closet to a closet-less bedroom. The onlY wall it really works on has a window on…
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