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more4less
in Other 13 years and 11 months ago
Temporary OT
Hang out here while we wait for the crew to post the threads (including OT) for the day
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greenwoodgeneral
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
It took two minutes to post on the forum on the new slow cluttered site where I can't view comments
I’ve forgotten what the original post was about while waiting. Anyone else having a lot of trouble with the new site? -Super slow on all…
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greenwoodgeneral
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
It took two minutes to post on the forum on the new slow cluttered site where I can't view comments
I’ve forgotten what the original post was about while waiting. Anyone else having a lot of trouble with the new site? -Super slow on all…
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bcnyc
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Floating Deck on Concrete
I have a small concrete back yard – appx 16′ x 12′. There is an “island” of dirt in center, 6′ x 12′. I would…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago
Desperately Seeking: Montrose
Mopar answered my curtain-maker Q saying that Montrose specializes in this…. but I can’t figure out or remember how to find them on the new…
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ProspectWitch
in Cellar 13 years and 11 months ago
Sump Pumpin'
We have water coming in to our basement (cellar? its below ground, not garden level) on heavy rains. We had to companies come to look…
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urbanist
in Sidewalks 13 years and 11 months ago
Who pays for a sinkhole in the street?
Over the weekend a sinkhole emerged in the street about 10 feet from the curb in front of my house. Who is on the hook…
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kidbklyn
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
recaning chairs
I have a good quality desk chair that needs to be caned. I would appreciate a recommendation for someone who can do this kind of…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
Mobile Brownstoner Site or App?
I know, I know, one step at a time; but is there also a mobile site or app in the works too? The new website…
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BrooklynCouch
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 11 months ago
Painting a less than perfect wall/cieling boundry
I’m about to prime and paint the ceiling of my bathroom (after skim coating it a bit). The walls and ceiling are less than perfectly…
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daveinbedstuy
in Pest Control 13 years and 11 months ago
Got bedbugs????
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4dee1d66aff2d- Ortho has just introduced a new spray to combat bedbugs. See the video and related info here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/47692-Ortho-Home-Defense-Max-BEDBUG-Killer/ Full Disclosure: Ortho is a product…
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brucef
in Brownstoner 13 years and 11 months ago
How Does Forum Work?
How am I supposed to see answers by others to existing queries? Do I have an Explorer option set incorrectly? When I click on inquiry,…
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empathie00
in Architecture 13 years and 11 months ago
architect fees
Hi all, Tried to add to this Q to an existing thread but the new system doesn’t seem to want to allow is, so am…
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slopegirl
in Decorative 13 years and 11 months ago
Desperately Seeking: Montrose
Mopar answered my curtain-maker Q saying that Montrose specializes in this…. but I can’t figure out or remember how to find them on the new…
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grippy
in Landlord 13 years and 11 months ago
Landlord issue with move-out date
Long time lurker, first question, in need of expertise. My current lease ends on June 30, and I just signed a lease on a new…
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empathie00
in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago
recommended contractor for 203K reno?
Dear all, About to embark on a reno supported by a 203K acquisition/construction loan. I understand there’s a fair amount of paperwork required of the…
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ogee
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 11 months ago
Used Bricks Wanted
I’m doing a brick path in my back yard and need about 50 used bricks to finish it off. If you have any lying around…
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bcnyc
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 11 months ago
Floating Deck on Concrete
I have a small concrete back yard – appx 16′ x 12′. There is an “island” of dirt in center, 6′ x 12′. I would…
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