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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 1 month ago

WOOD STAIR BALUSTERS FOR SALE

20 maple Balusters! 10 are 31 3/8 and 10 are 27 1/2\. I already have them stripped and sanded, they are ready to install. $10…

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carlyfreedom

in Masonry 12 years and 1 month ago

ISO mason or contractor to build low brick wall in our backyard

Our backyard is low because a previous owner had a pool. There is a partial crumbling concrete wall around the perimeter. We need somebody to…

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ferney1c

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 1 month ago

I need help designing a renovation.

I realize I need guidance concerning where to put things in my upcoming renovation. I am trying to put ideas together but I am somewhat…

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basementbound

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

surveyor

Looking for a land surveyor- any recommendations? Thank you.

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

nintzk

in Soundproofing 14 years and 1 month ago

soundproofing ceiling

Has anyone here had their apartments soundproofed?  I am talking about interior soundproofing, not windows.  I am not looking to make it absolutely quiet.  This is…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

webjay

in DIY 12 years and 1 month ago

Ceiling mount to carry body weight

We’ve rented a penthouse apartment in a brownstone and I’d like to mount something like a [TRX Xmount](http://www.trxtraining.com/products/trx-xmount–2) in the ceiling. How do I know…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

basementbound

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Filing an Alt 1 Renovation

Bought an old townhouse and plan to renovate changing the C of O from multi-family to a two family. Assuming the plans are fine, what…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

basementbound

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Filing an Alt 1 Renovation

Bought an old townhouse and plan to renovate changing the C of O from multi-family to a two family. Assuming the plans are fine, what…

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basementbound

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

surveyor

Looking for a land surveyor- any recommendations? Thank you.

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GreenThinker

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Where to find Fire Mantel Insert?

Hello, All i have is the outer border. It’s 30.25 by 33\. Any recommendations where i can find a insert? Thanks in advance.

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

suzy

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

getting rid of radiators

We have a bunch of old radiators sitting in our backyard– they didn’t fit into our heating plan (wrong size for new room layout) when…

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spicygreencurry

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

survey report

ok this is for the hardcore super brownstoner geeks! we just got the survey back from the title company on the house we want to…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

misconformist

in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago

ISO Board on Roof? Remove membrane or place ontop?

Hi: I am getting my roof re-done and was told I can place the ISO board ontop of the old membrane then attach felt and…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

brucemonge

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

What landscape design software should I try/buy

I am looking for landscape design software that will allow me to easily build mid-size environments (e.g. neighborhood, city block, housing development). Recommendations please? Thanks…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

bklynpwds

in Roofers 12 years and 1 month ago

Carpenter to make wooden table top

I’m interested in having a small walnut table top made and need the underside to have a groove cut out so the table top fits…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

brooklyn72

in Landscaping 12 years and 1 month ago

Landscaping - laying new sod

We are looking for a landscaper to lay down new sod in our backyard – it is about 1000 sq feet. Would be greatly appreciated…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

spicygreencurry

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

survey report

ok this is for the hardcore super brownstoner geeks! we just got the survey back from the title company on the house we want to…

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lisamaza

in Doors 12 years and 1 month ago

Garage door contractor recommendations?!

I am looking to put in a simple garage door. Are there any recommendations of a good garage door contractor that doesn’t charge a lot?…

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ahdb

in Building Code 12 years and 2 months ago

Common Hallway When Combining Two Units in a Brownstone

We live in a four unit brownstone. Unit 1 is a ground floor + basement duplex. Unit 2 is a parlor floor + second floor…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

ParkSlopeRenter

in About Brooklyn 12 years and 1 month ago

Time Sensitive request for any Gowanus stats you have

Long story, but I have to go to a meeting tomorrow where it is being argued that there has been zero population growth in the…

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Updated 12 years and 1 month ago

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