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RunJoe
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
Wall Thickness
In a typical pre-1900 brownstone, how thick are the walls? By my rough measurements, the Front and Rear Facade are ~ 18″, Interior Brick Partition…
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ronvalron
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 6 months ago
Man@Work Handyman Service in Brooklyn - A Bit of a Warning
Hi Folks, this guy advertises in the Handymen directory – that’s how I found out about him. I thought it might be helpful for there…
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bedstuy06
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Refreshing Old Polyurethane Finish on Floors
Is there any way to refresh an old polyurethane finish on our floors? We believe it is water based poly. We have to replace some…
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liz2
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 6 months ago
Legal question
Hi there, Does anyone know what happened with this case? http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2009/11/footage-from-39/ (the Einstein and Boyd case on 4th street). All I can find online is about Corcoran…
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rocketship
in Cellar 13 years and 6 months ago
Basement brick "fire wall"?
Renovating a four-story brick house in Brooklyn. When the engineer who filed our renovation looked at the building, he remarked that the brick wall down…
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daveinbedstuy
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 6 months ago
I'm getting my parlour doors woodgrained.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec65b850ca88-.jpg From a recommendation I found here on brownstoner, I’ve hired Inez to woodgrain my parlour doors. She has shown me samples and started yesterday. …
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yahem
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
Boiler Replacement - help!
Hello all – Last night our boiler blew (long sad story) and we need to get a new one. We’re trying to get a sense…
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jurist
in Other 13 years and 6 months ago
wallpaper hanger
Having a lot of trouble finding someone who hangs wallpaper. Have consulted various handymen and they don’t have the expertise. I am dealing with antique-ish…
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daveinbedstuy
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 6 months ago
Shout out to Houseofantiquehardware.com
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec679889bffa-.jpg I’ve used www.houseofantiquehardware.com for all of my reproduction door hardware and electical plates. Their products are excellent and masterful reproductions for both Victorian hardware…
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daveinbedstuy
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 6 months ago
Shout out to Houseofantiquehardware.com
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec679889bffa-.jpg I’ve used www.houseofantiquehardware.com for all of my reproduction door hardware and electical plates. Their products are excellent and masterful reproductions for both Victorian hardware…
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metaphase
in Insurance 13 years and 6 months ago
homeowner's insurance for a townhouse
Can anyone recommend a good insurance company and agent for homeowner’s insurance for a townhouse? Thanks!
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bedstuy06
in Flooring 13 years and 6 months ago
Refreshing Old Polyurethane Finish on Floors
Is there any way to refresh an old polyurethane finish on our floors? We believe it is water based poly. We have to replace some…
0
daveinbedstuy
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 6 months ago
I'm getting my parlour doors woodgrained.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec65b850ca88-.jpg From a recommendation I found here on brownstoner, I’ve hired Inez to woodgrain my parlour doors. She has shown me samples and started yesterday. …
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bennybushwick
in Television 13 years and 7 months ago
Cablevision grounding
My tenant from the 1 floor had a Cablevision appointment yesterday have the internet and TV. They couldn’t do the job they said they…
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clews
in Sewer 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone have a good sewer company?
After cleaning my line out several times per year, it looks like I have I have a break in my line. Does anyone have a…
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widthom
in Heating 13 years and 6 months ago
RINNAI tankless hot water or another brand?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ec5d5c42df5c-.jpg We have an old Bosch tankless which needs to be repalced soon. (I would rather put in an old-fashioned tank but there are exhaust…
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Skillman
in Furniture 13 years and 9 months ago
Picnic Table
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c50161a3b8-.jpg Anyone have any suggestions on where to find a wooden picnic table like the one below? I realize there’s tons of places to buy…
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ronvalron
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 6 months ago
$300 Faucet installation: Did I pay too much?
Was just charged $300 to put a new faucet in. Standard one-hole sink; garbage disposal made it a little hard to maneuver but not that…
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