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elisenew
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinishing Wooden mantel and wood sealant
Thanks to comments received on here to a post regarding removing wooden mantelpieces, we’ve decided to keep them and instead make them a little better.…
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mousta
in Antiques 12 years and 10 months ago
FREE, 2 Wm H Jackson Fireplace Grates
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c1fb7d21c44-.jpg Found these in my basement. They are pretty heavy. I called the company. They are worth about $200 each.
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qkdzlzcxtuvajipj
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
6\. South Oxford St.
So after reading a previous post, I’m sure some of you are well aware of 6 S. Oxford St. in Fort Greene. After doing some…
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thirtythree60
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Antique Gas Space Heater
Does anyone know of someone who restores antique gas space heaters? Not just clean up but also add up-to-date gas valves etc. Tried to post…
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sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 3 months ago
Bluestone for sale
Salvaged bluestone for sale. About 16 pieces that are roughly 16-18″ wide and 2-4′ long. Thickness varies from 1″-3″ thick. There are also a few…
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jumping
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Quartz seam acceptable?
I should be used to all the mediocre work that has been going on in my house but just wanted some opinions if I should…
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jobu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
Facade question -- Jahn mortar versus traditional stucco?
Does anyone have experience deciding between Jahn mortar and traditional stucco? We are replacing 80+% of the stucco on our brownstone co-op’s facade, some 50+…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Artistic Kitchen Design (Coney Island Avenue) - seeking feedback
I’m interested in feedback about Artistic Kitchen Design on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue P, a kitchen design outfit. I’ve heard good things from one…
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paspar2
in Insurance 12 years and 3 months ago
Insurance companies, close to water...
I live in Sheepshead bay,
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shasla
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for plumber with experience repairing Barber Wilson / Barwil faucets.
I have a Barber Wilson Two Hole Deck Mounted Faucet in an apartment I am renting out and it’s leaking. I am out of town…
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shasla
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Looking for plumber with experience repairing Barber Wilson / Barwil faucets.
I have a Barber Wilson Two Hole Deck Mounted Faucet in an apartment I am renting out and it’s leaking. I am out of town…
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paspar2
in Insurance 12 years and 3 months ago
Insurance companies, close to water...
I live in Sheepshead bay,
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mskisu
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
Sustainable East New York
Hello, does anyone have info or opinion about the sustainable development plans taking place in East New York? Do you think that this will take…
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katerube
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 3 months ago
Hot water - convert from oil to electric?
I own a two-family house in Brooklyn, and we’re having some issues with consistent hot water for our owners’ unit. It was fine up until…
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zoningexpert
in Conversion 12 years and 3 months ago
convert a 2 family and store to 5 family on a small lot
Has anyone approved recently a ZRD1 for this issue?
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janeteditor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
More banging radiators and steam heat issues
We too have loud banging in some of our radiators and a top floor radiator that just barely gets warm, where as other radiators are…
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janeteditor
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 3 months ago
More banging radiators and steam heat issues
We too have loud banging in some of our radiators and a top floor radiator that just barely gets warm, where as other radiators are…
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zoningexpert
in Conversion 12 years and 3 months ago
convert a 2 family and store to 5 family on a small lot
Has anyone approved recently a ZRD1 for this issue?
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