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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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maikalee
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best place to buy a front door (original or reproduction) for my 1899 home?
I have a house that was built in 1899\. But the front door is probably from the 80’s or 90’s. I’d like to replace it…
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numnum
in Walls and Interiors 10 years and 2 months ago
do I need a contractor for a closet renovation?
I’d like to find someone to join two closets (they share a non-load bearing wall), replace the two doors with one, and build a built-in…
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nicole343
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Moving to East Flatbush home... security? Where to start and costs?
Hi all, I am looking at a duplex home in East Flatbush, on one side the home borders another home, on the other side, it…
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laurenpacker123
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
DOB filing
We are planning to file our initial drawings for renovations with the DOB showing no exterior changes in order to get a letter of no…
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sqhaexgkh
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Garden Apartment Window Security
I recently upgraded the windows on my town home. The garden apartment bars were taken down and now will no longer fit. I live in…
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murphy84
in Roofers 10 years and 2 months ago
Removing planters from property
I have a large round wooden planter filled with soil and a dead shrub on the sidewalk in front of my property that I’m looking…
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ps158
in Landlord 10 years and 2 months ago
L&T court check
How do I run an L&T court check? How much is it? I saw older posts here recommending to do this on prospective tenants. Thanks!
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urbanmatrix
in Legal 10 years and 2 months ago
boiler malfunction leading to major flooding on three floors - help
Hello Forum, We have been renting the garden, parlour and basement floors of a brownstone in Bklyn since the beginning of 2015\. This past weekend,…
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nicole343
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 2 months ago
Stucco siding to wood siding...
I would like to restore my home and take down the stucco siding and put on wood, just on the front of the structure (side…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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anydaynow
in Doors 10 years and 2 months ago
Best weatherstripping method for new brownstone doors?
hi all, we are having new doors made (old ones were shot–copying to landmark specs) and have some weather strip choices to make. i went…
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sqhaexgkh
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 2 months ago
Garden Apartment Window Security
I recently upgraded the windows on my town home. The garden apartment bars were taken down and now will no longer fit. I live in…
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anydaynow
in For Sale 10 years and 3 months ago
Approx 400 sf clear pine wainscotting, T&G ,3/4" x 1" x 5" for sale - $400 OBO
Bought this from Dyke’s for $850 (can provide receipt), selling for less than half OBO. It’s unfinished, varied lengths from 6-14 feet (was to be…
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plusin
in Building Code 10 years and 2 months ago
How big does a bedroom really have to be?
I’m doing a 2-studio combo in a coop. The end goal is a 3-bedroom, 2 bath apartment. Master bedroom will be 11 x 17. Bedroom…
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jty2
in Cellar 10 years and 2 months ago
Basement waterproofing
I have water coming in to my basement during heavy rains, and want to have a contractor dig out my front yard and completely waterproof…
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