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kidbklyn
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
recaning chairs
I have a good quality desk chair that needs to be caned. I would appreciate a recommendation for someone who can do this kind of…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Mobile Brownstoner Site or App?
I know, I know, one step at a time; but is there also a mobile site or app in the works too? The new website…
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BrooklynCouch
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Painting a less than perfect wall/cieling boundry
I’m about to prime and paint the ceiling of my bathroom (after skim coating it a bit). The walls and ceiling are less than perfectly…
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daveinbedstuy
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Got bedbugs????
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee1d66aff2d- Ortho has just introduced a new spray to combat bedbugs. See the video and related info here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/47692-Ortho-Home-Defense-Max-BEDBUG-Killer/ Full Disclosure: Ortho is a product…
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brucef
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
How Does Forum Work?
How am I supposed to see answers by others to existing queries? Do I have an Explorer option set incorrectly? When I click on inquiry,…
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empathie00
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
architect fees
Hi all, Tried to add to this Q to an existing thread but the new system doesn’t seem to want to allow is, so am…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago
Desperately Seeking: Montrose
Mopar answered my curtain-maker Q saying that Montrose specializes in this…. but I can’t figure out or remember how to find them on the new…
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grippy
in Landlord 13 years and 11 months ago
Landlord issue with move-out date
Long time lurker, first question, in need of expertise. My current lease ends on June 30, and I just signed a lease on a new…
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empathie00
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago
recommended contractor for 203K reno?
Dear all, About to embark on a reno supported by a 203K acquisition/construction loan. I understand there’s a fair amount of paperwork required of the…
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ogee
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 11 months ago
Used Bricks Wanted
I’m doing a brick path in my back yard and need about 50 used bricks to finish it off. If you have any lying around…
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bcnyc
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Floating Deck on Concrete
I have a small concrete back yard – appx 16′ x 12′. There is an “island” of dirt in center, 6′ x 12′. I would…
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Robyn
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago
Anyone work with Amaro Construction?
Considering using them for a renovation. Any feedback?
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amybnyc
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
HATE the new site!
Ok, I’m not sure when this happened as I’ve been sick the last two weeks, but THIS SITE SUCKS! AND I just had to re-register…
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ownhs
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone baby gates
I know I read posts in the past years about how people have set up baby gates in their brownstone stairwells, but I can’t figure…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago
Drape maker?
I bought some fabric and wanted to see about turning it into Roman shades. (I found instructions to DIY online but I’ve given up in…
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Silvermax
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Use of Forum
I just had to reregister in order to respond to a post — i.e., go through the whole sign-up procedure again, new password, etc. –…
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dodgechris
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Hi, anyone use "Brownstone Renovation Contractors" for work?
Hi Brownstoners, I’m looking to get a basement concreted over as well as some brickwalls in a cellar repointed. Has anyone had any experience (good/bad…
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BrooklynCouch
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 11 months ago
Painting Black Metal Window Frames/Panes White: Visual Effect?
I was thinking of painting my black metal window frames white (to match my walls; then I remembered (I think) that an artist I once…
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daveinbedstuy
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Got bedbugs????
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee1d66aff2d- Ortho has just introduced a new spray to combat bedbugs. See the video and related info here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/47692-Ortho-Home-Defense-Max-BEDBUG-Killer/ Full Disclosure: Ortho is a product…
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