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brooklynbemused
in Skylight 12 years and 10 months ago
Vented skylight
I have a 2′ square pyramid shaped skylight at the top of the stairs that I would like to have vented so that the heat…
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hbranty
in Landmarks 12 years and 10 months ago
Anyone done Landmarks Window application one their own?
We’re replacing 8 windows on the front of our brownstone in Fort Greene and to save a bit of dough, the window supplier suggested we…
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dtockman
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Irregular/broken blue stone
Hi all. Looking to put in a bluestone patio/path in the back yard. Thinking irregular/broken pieces for the rustic look. Besides Extech which seems pricey…
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ilikeslices
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Curated Design Build
Has anyone used Curated Design Build for a reno project? I see they advertise on this site.
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samtsegaye
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
hardiplank or clapboard
Hello – I am looking for thoughts on the difference in durability, appearance and ease of maintenance among hardiplank and clapboard. We had been looking…
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upwsidemom
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Custom High Gloss Cabinets
Hello. I’m looking for a local cabinet maker (local as anywhere in nyc, long island or westchester) that can make us custom kitchen cabinets. We…
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brooklynny
in Decorative 12 years and 10 months ago
Custom Roman Shades
I have some fabric that I would like to use to make roman shades but I’m not handy enough to do it myself. Can anyone…
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zg
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 10 months ago
Kitchen Cabinet Doors (and doors only)
Hi all. Wanted to see if anyone had a good source for kitchen cabinet doors, and doors only. We’re trying to find basic, pre-finished white…
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jjq
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
Complete Electrical Upgrade DOB Paperwork
I was wondering if anyone can give me an idea of what is required to be filed over at the DOB in order to do…
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elisenew
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 10 months ago
Removing Wooden Fireplace Mantel
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51b095edba1da-.jpg We have two fireplaces in our apartment, both with similar wooden mantels. We are considering removing one of them. We would appreciate help from…
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notny
in For Sale 12 years and 10 months ago
Bathtub
I have a new, unused bathtub that I’m selling. It has a slight ding from the factory (it’s completely patched). American Standard porcelain-coated steel tub.…
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djlavoie
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago
GREAT contractor recommendation for kitchen and bathroom reno
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51aff6dc2bd02-.jpg We just finished up a great renovation of our kitchen and bathroom with an awesome contractor. He’s Dan Catalfumo with Professional Construction Enterprises (www.profconstr.com).…
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bennybushwick
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Facade cleaning restauration
Hello I’m considering a renovation of my brownstone facade. I come across Malek in this forum, there is any other compagnies . They will need…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractot rec: Chris Lombardi part2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afcb66d589c-.jpg sorry not sure how to upload multiple photos either. This is the mantle/moulding he installed and his contact number is 516 322 9060
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractot rec: Chris Lombardi part2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afcb66d589c-.jpg sorry not sure how to upload multiple photos either. This is the mantle/moulding he installed and his contact number is 516 322 9060
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fawn
in Inspection 13 years and 7 months ago
Asbestos Testing
I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Contractor recommendation: Chris Lombardi
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51afc5c58a9ce-.jpg I posted a recommendation for Chris last year for his work on my bathroom renovation but after he finished our living room which was…
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gabriela
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 10 months ago
DOB lawyer
We just got a notice from the DOB about our deck not being up to code. It’s a deck that was here from before we…
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dsbbrownstone
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Chimney Venting and Boilers
Hi there, I live in a 5 story brownstone. Our gas fueled steam boiler just died and we have to get a new one. We…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone Agency switching insurance companies?
Just got a letter saying Brownstone Agency is terminating its relationship with Everest National Insurance, and switching to Aspen American Insurance. Anyone else already receive…
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