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hkapstein
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Awkward door question
I have a situation where I would like to create a door that operates like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/v4mrgGXbfF91SeQY6 Where it’s a single slab, but when open,…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Furniture Refinisher
I have a chest of drawers that I would like to refinish; any recs Thanks
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daveinbedstuy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Brownstoner
This kinda reminded me of what happened here after Jonathan sold the site. LOL LOL LOL [85639569_23844123275670345_7098752565650653184_n](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:SPpL:85639569_23844123275670345_7098752565650653184.jpg.jpg)
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taqlpcewvxhdcb
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Backyard Garbage
I recently bought a two family house in the South Bronx and have a big backyard…. full of junk. I’ve got plans for transforming the…
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daveinbedstuy
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Brownstoner
This kinda reminded me of what happened here after Jonathan sold the site. LOL LOL LOL [85639569_23844123275670345_7098752565650653184_n](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:SPpL:85639569_23844123275670345_7098752565650653184.jpg.jpg)
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santos
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
New doors.
new doors, jobs done by us before and after [20200118_113841](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:kAsf:20200118_113841.jpg.jpg)
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hkapstein
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Awkward door question
I have a situation where I would like to create a door that operates like this: https://images.app.goo.gl/v4mrgGXbfF91SeQY6 Where it’s a single slab, but when open,…
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true
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Should I replace a crumbling plaster ceiling with drywall?
Peeked behind a dropped ceiling on our top floor and found a crumbling plaster ceiling. I’m currently putting together plans and budgeting for a larger…
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Williamsburger
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Sidewalk contractor? Tree root problem
Can anyone recommend a sidewalk contractor that has experience dealing with tree roots? One slab is raised and I’d love get a more permanent solution…
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cate
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
More About Tile vs. Marmoleum in Bathroom
Still can’t decide whether to go with unglazed porcelain hex tile or Marmoleum in our teeny bathroom. I’ve had both subs and the plumber over…
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ClintonHill
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
C of O in 1890s building
Hello – I live in a beautiful small brick row house in Clinton Hill, built in the 1890s. When I purchased the property four years…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Letter of No Objection
Would a letter of no objection indicate not only the legal use of a 2-family home but also the acceptable configuration (eg, owner’s duplex over…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
Letter of No Objection
Would a letter of no objection indicate not only the legal use of a 2-family home but also the acceptable configuration (eg, owner’s duplex over…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Structural issues ?
Row house structure possible structure damage
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Similar apartments, different gas bills?
Hi all — we just renovated a brownstone that’s divided into 2 duplexes and are living in the bottom one while renting out the top.…
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ClintonHill
in General Discussion 5 years and 8 months ago
C of O in 1890s building
Hello – I live in a beautiful small brick row house in Clinton Hill, built in the 1890s. When I purchased the property four years…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Anyone had installed home alarm system?
Hello everyone, Currently, we are renovating our home and it’s in the final process. We are planning to add a residential alarm system( https://www.apialarm.com/residential-security/) after…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 5 years and 9 months ago
Talk me off the ledge?
I just got the updated estimate from our (wonderful) contractor after we’d added a ton of scope (some necessary structural stuff, some not), and, frankly,…
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