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shueston
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 4 months ago
Blinds need to be installed - references?
I ordered custom wood Levelor blinds from Lowe’s. I did the measurements, and they were delivered to my apt. When I returned to Lowe’s to…
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FranklinMrShanklin
in Doors & Windows 14 years ago
Recommendation for maker/installer of blinds?
Want to learn about the options of wooden blinds available, and someone to make/install them. Dont think we’ll necessarily need custom made, but not sure. …
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flipnbrooklyn
in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago
Refinancing while HOA litigation about to be filed against builder
Hi all, I am a bit of a dilemma right now. I am currently looking to refinance my mortgage from a FHA to traditional loan…
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RitaM
in Architecture 12 years and 4 months ago
Need help getting started on first reno - do I need architect or designer first?
Hi – looking to start my first renovation project – a complete gut reno of a 1950s style kitchen, add door to backyard, add half…
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mhassell
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
How do I get someone from Department of Buildings to show up?
I am a tenant in a building where there are numerous current violations, with 6 open complaints with the DOB. Most of these are priority…
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ejalbk
in Real Estate - Rentals 12 years and 10 months ago
Best Website(s) for Landlord to Locate Quality Tenant?
Craigslist is infamous for fake, incomplete, and misleading apartment listings that rightfully annoy apartment hunters (many of these are placed by brokers). On the other…
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ProspectWitch
in Masonry 12 years and 4 months ago
Mason Needed
I am looking for a mason to repair a parapet (I think that’s what its called…facade above the level of the roof). Only looking for…
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utoeid
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 6 months ago
11 Marvin Windows for Sale-$900\. Dimensions listed (post 1 of 4)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50eb28b4572ad-.jpg Hey Brownstoners, I am selling 11 aluminum clad Marvin windows in putty color. The dimensions are as follows: (5) 33 3/8 x 64 1/2 …
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chrisemma
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
baseboard and doorframe cracks, shifts, etc...
We had some serious work done on the groundfloor of a brownstone – basically gutted the floor and redid everything. The work was finished a…
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honeycut
in Demolition 12 years and 4 months ago
Archaeology of a house - what are these?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/513bcc165bcdd-.jpg Hi, we’re at the stage in our reno where we’re removing the plaster and lathe – and hidden behind the plaster in between the…
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mhassell
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
How do I get someone from Department of Buildings to show up?
I am a tenant in a building where there are numerous current violations, with 6 open complaints with the DOB. Most of these are priority…
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guikazoid
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Mortgage payment options (Weekly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly)
Our new mortgage company is offering different mortgage payment options. Monthly, Bi-weekly, Semi-monthly and Weekly. None of the options are associated with any fees. What…
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elm_bk
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 4 months ago
Zoned heat system a failure
Hi – We had zoned heating installed when we renovated our SOuth Slope house, beginning in March of last year. We get the heat on…
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happycats
in Brownstoner 12 years and 4 months ago
Is There Anyone Out There Who Can Recommend A Good Veterinarian?
Hi. I know this question is unrelated to home improvement, but I was just figuring that a lot of people here on this forum have…
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fexleycb
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Where Can I find Crushed Bluestone?
Does anyone know where to purchase relatively small amounts of crushed bluestone to fill the gaps between bluestone pavers? I tried Extech in Red Hook…
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bklynist
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Suggestions For Acrylic Non-Glossy Sealer For Exposed Interior Brick?
We bought a brownstone that had some exposed brick on a couple non-exterior facing walls. The exposed brick was unfinished, however, and we are searching…
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burkhop
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Do we need a C of O for landmarked building?
We live in a landmarked Brownstone in Prospect Lefferts. Out of curiosity I searched the Dept of Building site and it says there is no…
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mamalove
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Cutting directly on butcher block countertops?
We’re renovating a kitchen (a whole house, really) and love the idea of putting butcher block on just our island that we could cut directly…
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