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arzeitz
in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS
I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 13 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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spaceaddict
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
New Construction is bad news?
I am weighing my option of getting a place accessible to Bushwick L train. It is a brick new construction, I actually much prefer an…
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BrianR
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Interior Doors Available
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1f176c16a7d-.jpg Four Oak Doors for Sale… cheap!! All are good candidates for restoration. Take them all for $50\. I’m in Sunset Park. 1\. 24×80 2\.…
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mack68
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 10 months ago
Pre-War Home Renovation - Chimney/Fireplace
Working on a restoration project in my home, can anyone recommend a chimney/fireplace expert?
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NorthSleeper
in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago
Paying subcontractors
What is my legal responsibility here? I hired a GC to do some reno work on my home and mid-reno fired him for shoddy work. …
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elraine
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Chair Lift
Can anybody recommend a contractor/company to install a chair lift in a Ditmas Park house? Have you done it in your home? Does it work…
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JJack
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
need a Dehumidifer suggestion for cellar
I have to get a dehumidifier for the cellar of my brownstone. There was some water that leaked down there this past spring and it…
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dawnc
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Hanging basket outside a brownstone-any laws why I can't?
I have prepared a floral hanging basket to hang out front of my brownstone co-op in North Park Slope ( Bergen St ). Does anyone…
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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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dawnc
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
Hanging basket outside a brownstone-any laws why I can't?
I have prepared a floral hanging basket to hang out front of my brownstone co-op in North Park Slope ( Bergen St ). Does anyone…
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yanks21
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Big net needed (not for fishing)
Any idea where I could buy a big piece of netting? I want to hang it in the shaftway of my building to catch the…
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bubu
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
General Contractor for making hole and adding window to a wall (staco)
Please help me. I want to add narrow and wide windows to the wall that has sun exposure. I spoke to window guy and he…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago
Thoughts on the Gowanus? (mid-teens between 3/4 ave)
I just wanted to see what the Brownstoner community felt about the Gowanus neighborhood. What are some of the pros/cons of living there? How would…
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cm
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Asbestos Removal needed
I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement. I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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yanks21
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Big net needed (not for fishing)
Any idea where I could buy a big piece of netting? I want to hang it in the shaftway of my building to catch the…
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aravalittle
in Landscaping 13 years and 10 months ago
Source for Bluestone or Slate Pavers?
Hi, We are thinking of removing the cement in our front yard here in Brooklyn, creating a garden bed, and putting down either slate or…
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