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well_pHed
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for poster "faithful" re bluestone slabs
Hi – We were corresponding about possibly purchasing your excess bluestone. http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/k95AFZvvd*M=/iso-bluestone-flags-for-sidewalk-restoration Let me know if you are still interested in selling it. park DOT…
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shbrooklyn
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
Hatch Cover?
Hi, I am not exactly sure what it is called but the hatch in front of our brownstone in our garden is leaking when it…
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mimimaloo
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 11 months ago
Anyone Needing Good Garden SOIL?? or fill??
Hi there, We are excavating some top soil from our back garden at the end of this week. The soil is a mix of high…
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petermk
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
driveway blocking
Hi All, I just bought a house in Brooklyn and am facing a weekly problem with cars partially blocking my driveway. I can drive around…
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FranklinMrShanklin
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Are contractors bad emailers, or is it my request?
This is only my 2nd time seeking consultation/work from a general contractor, the first time was quick and easy. However now, I’ve tried contacting about…
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ohiise
in Radiators 12 years and 11 months ago
Cast iron hot water radiator needed
For our home in Red Hook, I need to replace some cast iron baseboard in the bathroom with a radiator. Dimensions required: 21″ wide max…
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Augustiner
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
my Brownstone renovation walkthrough
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5193029d79613-.jpg I am very excited – we are about 70% finished with the renovation. That´s why I want to give the chance to walk through…
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Augustiner
in Construction 12 years and 11 months ago
my Brownstone renovation walkthrough
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5193029d79613-.jpg I am very excited – we are about 70% finished with the renovation. That´s why I want to give the chance to walk through…
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dobbs
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Contractor to build staircase between two floors
We have a three story frame house. Presently used as a two family (duplex on top two + apartment on bottom floor). We are looking…
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zlt99
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Where to Find Day Labor
My husband and I are getting stone slabs for our backyard dropped off in front of our house on Saturday morning. It all has to…
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rustydevon
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 11 months ago
$4,500 /mo Garden Level floor through in Clinton Hill?
I came across this rental listing today. The price seems very unrealistic, but as the future landlord of a very similar apartment, I’m wondering just…
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putnam
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 11 months ago
Where to find historic floor plans? Help understanding old layout.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518fcee78ff5f-.jpg I am not looking for my original blue prints, but wondering where I could find period-specific floor plans or layouts for 1910’s Brooklyn row…
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petermk
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
driveway blocking
Hi All, I just bought a house in Brooklyn and am facing a weekly problem with cars partially blocking my driveway. I can drive around…
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FranklinMrShanklin
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Are contractors bad emailers, or is it my request?
This is only my 2nd time seeking consultation/work from a general contractor, the first time was quick and easy. However now, I’ve tried contacting about…
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guikazoid
in Quality of Life 12 years and 11 months ago
Neighbor Renting Property for Day Care Center
My neighbor is currently finishing a gut job on his duplex. He intends on renting it to a family who will run a day care…
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jeanna
in General Contractors 14 years and 1 month ago
Rebuild Bluestone front Steps and Backyard Stone Retaining Wall -- Landmark in Staten Island
Hello! We are looking for a recommended masonry company that we can call for a free estimate on work that needs to be done on…
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cobblehillbilly
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 11 months ago
Mr. Slim ductless AC installer
Can anyone recommend a ductless ac installer they have been happy with? Thanks a bunch=)
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dobbs
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Looking for Contractor to build staircase between two floors
We have a three story frame house. Presently used as a two family (duplex on top two + apartment on bottom floor). We are looking…
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