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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Painted interior door questions: MDF, poplar, or something else?
Hello! You were all very helpful before when I had questions about replicating some historical trim, but now I’ve got a door question that’s less…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
electrician to verify con ed smart meter?
i continue to have wild discrepancies in power usage year over year with con ed saying its all completely right. at this point i think…
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ejalbk
in Doors & Windows 4 years and 10 months ago
Fireproof Doors?
We need to get a fireproof door installed for a basement alley. Nothing glamorous, just solid. Can anyone recommend a company that does this? Thanks.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
fence privacy grass?
Anyone know where I can find this? I checked on amazon, no luck. [IMG_3454](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:UTaa:img_3454.jpg.jpg)
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Steam riser removal question?
We are renovating an ancient bathroom which has a steam riser running up smack in the middle of the room. The pipe extends into the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
fence privacy grass?
Anyone know where I can find this? I checked on amazon, no luck. [IMG_3454](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:UTaa:img_3454.jpg.jpg)
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casadoe
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Roof Joists and Antique Doors
Hi- We have 20′ roof joists as well as the original internal doors from our 1910 townhouse located in Brooklyn. Just wondering if anyone has…
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rwood
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Keys pan
I requested a meter lock so I don’t get gas bills while our 2nd floor apt sits empty. Made an appointment for yesterday and they…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
electrician to verify con ed smart meter?
i continue to have wild discrepancies in power usage year over year with con ed saying its all completely right. at this point i think…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Cast Iron balusters...need to sell!
We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…
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stickerhappy
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Recommendations for kitchen cabinets and countertops for a rental apartment?
We need to install new kitchen cabinets and countertop in a rental apartment. We want to pick something decently durable that isn’t going to look…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Wall-mount sink on plaster wall
Hi everyone. We are renovating a small second-floor bathroom in a 1901 brownstone and want to use either a pedestal or wall-mounted sink. The wall…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Polychrome Striated Brick Work History
Hi, There are several homes around Brooklyn that are almost exact replicas of each other. All are polychromatic striated brick work. Maybe there is a…
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JohnHancock
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
AWR Feedback for a broken waterline
Last month unexpectedly a sinkhole appeared on the street in front of my house. It was a pretty large cavity. Water could be heard rushing…
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jen-kg
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Stump removal
I need to remove this stump. Ideas?
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Penthouse Fire Code / Rooftop Access
We just purchased an apartment in a 5 floor / 4 unit new development building. We are the penthouse unit with two floors. The top…
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 4 years and 11 months ago
Firing Expediter Mid-Job?
I have an expediter who has been a pain generally. Rude, slow, etc. We finally got all our DOB approvals and permits pulled and start…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Penthouse Fire Code / Rooftop Access
We just purchased an apartment in a 5 floor / 4 unit new development building. We are the penthouse unit with two floors. The top…
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