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bunbun
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
bathroom ceiling air vent?
What is this exactly and how do I clean it? Is it safe to simply vacuum it with a standard vacuum cleaner?
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catboot
in DIY 11 years and 7 months ago
Cleaning old porous marble
I just rescued an old marble vanity top from the trash. I believe it’s original to our row of brownstones, and I’m ridiculously happy to…
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robertbullock
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Handyman Recommendation
Hi, I’m new in town and already found a great handyman, Brian Piersol. We had him do a wall light installation and he was fast,…
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Attention2detail
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Renovation costs on this site are so high
Or I could just be broke. I’m considering placing a bid on a 2 family row house and have been browsing through the site for…
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redukkha
in Locksmith and Security 11 years and 7 months ago
Aiphone vs. Comelit
Anyone have any thoughts which one to go with? Thanks!
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redukkha
in Locksmith and Security 11 years and 7 months ago
Aiphone vs. Comelit
Anyone have any thoughts which one to go with? Thanks!
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elisenew
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Leveling & Stabilizing Cast Iron Radiators
Last winter we purchased 2 new Governale radiators. The plumbers installed them with nickels (as in coins) as a means to level them. Throughout the…
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bushwiccan
in Heating 11 years and 8 months ago
Radiator resource recommendation needed
Greetings Brownstoners, Looking for a couple of hot water radiators to replace in our Bushwick brownstone. Nothing at Build It Green worked, unfortunately, and the…
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adam_dahill
in Appliances 11 years and 7 months ago
48" Ranges, Wolf vs Bluestar.... possibly Lacanche?
I thought we were set on the Wolf 48″ Dual Fuel Range but recently have been checking out the Blue Star platinum series. Also 48″…
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nalusurf
in Roofers 11 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for Moving Company
Hi all, looking for a moving company for a friend of mine. They are looking for a reliable, insured, full service company. The move will…
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fitch
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Gas Line Question
Hi All, We are doing some updates to the rental unit in our new brownstone and we will be replacing the appliances in the kitchen.…
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slamons
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 7 months ago
Has anybody figured a decent floorplan for eliminating railroad style bedrooms
Have a 3 family brownstone and it’s the typical layout.. with a couple of rooms on each floor that are walkthru and of course no…
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elisenew
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Leveling & Stabilizing Cast Iron Radiators
Last winter we purchased 2 new Governale radiators. The plumbers installed them with nickels (as in coins) as a means to level them. Throughout the…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 7 months ago
Selling off extra bluestone pieces from our old patio
We have a whole bunch of pieces of bluestone we are looking to sell. I believe it is Pennsylvania bluestone since it is more gray/blue…
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stickerhappy
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 7 months ago
Selling off extra bluestone pieces from our old patio
We have a whole bunch of pieces of bluestone we are looking to sell. I believe it is Pennsylvania bluestone since it is more gray/blue…
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blumie
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Ballparking renovation costs
I know this is a near impossible question, but my wife and I are looking at buying a small (under 2,500 sq. ft., including the…
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blg002
in Masonry 11 years and 7 months ago
Crack in porch foundation
We have an outdoor porch that is sitting on a slab (i believe). The one side of it has a pretty substantial crack and I’m…
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Attention2detail
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 7 months ago
Renovation costs on this site are so high
Or I could just be broke. I’m considering placing a bid on a 2 family row house and have been browsing through the site for…
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