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voytek
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
limestone fireplace mantel.
Beautiful limestone mantel. One side is chipped on the bottom. Please text me for more info and photos. 917 306 0137 [63535860764__E7E5500A-1F73-4893-B334-895979C4E596](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Lneo:63535860764__e7e5500a1f734893b334895979c4e596.jpg.jpg) [IMG_8262](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:uyy8:img_8262.jpg.jpg)
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voytek
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
free doors
Free doors for pickup in Greenpoint. You have to take them all. If you need a single door, they will be $80 each. All doors…
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lafayetteloruren
in Exteriors 4 years and 1 month ago
recommendation for both masonry and concrete sidewalk replacement company
Hi, We got water in our finished basement during the last 2 storms. Not really any before – and our drains were handling the water…
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frerunda
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Look up roof deck permits?
We bought a rowhouse with a roof deck. It was advertised as such, no issues with financing or insuring. A neighbor suggested the deck might…
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lafayetteloruren
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Recommedation for Mason/concrete sidewalk replacement?
Hi, We got water in our finished basement during the last 2 storms. Not really any before – and our drains were handling the water…
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ekhnobfjtcebw
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Dry well & french drain??
We have had issues with rain coming into the basement with some of the storms we’ve had lately (lots during Ida) and need to tackle…
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Yaron
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Sewer vent?
Hello, trying to figure out if my 3 story building needs a sewer vent? Or if I may already have one? For sure we don’t…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Anyone got a spare piece of bluestone?
We need one small piece of bluestone. Does anyone have a spare piece to give or sell? Just ideally needs to be about 22” wide…
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Fire place mantels
Gorgeous fire place is looking for new home . Verde Vermont marble in excellent condition is ready to be reinstated. [F178C2AD-0B25-42A9-A2E0-47544ADB5AC6](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:hO0v:f178c2ad0b2542a9a2e047544adb5ac6.jpeg.jpg) [36A89167-927E-48BE-9E39-24ADB61396F2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:BWMI:36a89167927e48be9e3924adb61396f2.jpeg.jpg) [A8448DDA-A8C1-46F7-A9C6-EB40E9ACCF8F](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:25ON:a8448ddaa8c146f7a9c6eb40e9accf8f.jpeg.jpg) [53914923-4DEA-4E63-9F7E-4C9CC1142F17](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:T94h:539149234dea4e639f7e4c9cc1142f17.jpeg.jpg) [6A6FDF57-F9A6-47F3-8A46-A37D9E571670](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z2Bs:6a6fdf57f9a647f38a46a37d9e571670.jpeg.jpg)
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Seeking advice/support to seal cracks in wall behind a decorative door frame
Does anyone know the best way to clean out and seal cracks in the wall behind the decorative frame of a vestibule’s inner door in…
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mtseng
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
homeowner's insurance
Is there an app to get different quotes for a new policy? Thanks.
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classc1
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Need recommendation for reasonably priced wood/glass doors for Brownstone
Hi, Looking for recommendations of where to purchase reasonably priced interior doors for a brownstone as well as a glass door with a transom For…
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ryjghicoveus
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Fancy brass automatic sprinkler shut off sign
I have the standard Home Depot one, husband thinks it is ugly (it is) – I do see pretty brass ones in the historic district…
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trini73diva
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Thermostat
Looking to install a wifi digital thermostat. The original one I have is probably from the 60s or 70s. Does anyone know if I would…
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deebeeeye
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
contractor to redo my basement
Morning – I’m getting plans from a structural engineer – would like to dig out my basement – looking for a licensed contractor to do…
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emlastique
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Electrical Permit
Do you need a permit to replace/fix an outside electric meter box? We lost power in the building. Called coned. They came and saw that…
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somuchwork
in General Discussion 4 years and 1 month ago
Roofing prices?
I need to have a roof replaced on an extension. I have been getting some pretty wildly differing quotes, we I get one at all.…
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nvdeowqycge
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 2 months ago
Large window on staircase landing
I have a very ornate staircase with a 3×4 opening on the landing that looks into the dining room. Although this has been trimmed with…
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