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jland
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 11 months ago
Getting wood sealer drippings off concrete
Specifically Olympic Waterguard water proofing clear sealer. Concrete isn’t sealed. A sloppy worker left bits of this wood sealer on the concrete deck floor resulting…
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mystiky
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Need suggestions for fixing, cleaning & water-proofing the basement walls?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a09ab47afb7-.jpg We live in a 1930’s all-brick house, and the time has finally come for us to do our basement, which has been already demo’ed. We…
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mystiky
in Masonry 12 years and 10 months ago
Need suggestions for fixing, cleaning & water-proofing the basement walls?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51a09ab47afb7-.jpg We live in a 1930’s all-brick house, and the time has finally come for us to do our basement, which has been already demo’ed. We…
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brooklynny
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 10 months ago
Cicadas
Has anyone seen any cicadas yet? I keep reading about the impeding 17-year biblical plague we’re supposed to be getting but haven’t seen any trace…
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snarkolepctic
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Ooooh that smell....
We just finished a whole house renovation which included new drywall, new floors, everything, I think except party walls and joists. And yet, now that…
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marshling
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
someone to snake our gutter leaders.
We are having our gutter replaced and new leaders but we need a plumber to snake our leader at the back of the house, does…
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dos156
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 10 months ago
looking for 5 Panel oak Doors (flat recessed) (2 same size) 28x80 .
looking for 5 Panel oak Doors (flat recessed) (2 same size) 28×80 . Ive been looking in all the usual places OGT, etc, If you have…
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cmu
in Electricians 12 years and 10 months ago
Estimate In Line?
Scope: Install 1 outside light, 2 recept., + 1 inside recep. and 2 inside switches for light & recep. On back wall of house, wired…
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jeanmarine2
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Door off parlor (high second) floor rear deck?
I’m interested in suggestions for door combinations off our parlor floor kitchen in the rear of our old brownstone, that allow sufficient light to the kitchen…
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Sweet-Action
in General Contractors 12 years and 11 months ago
Anyone ever work with Downtown Complete construction?
Found them in the directory, was wondering if anyone has any experience with them. We are bidding out our brownstone new parlor floor kitchen /…
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eastfour
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 11 months ago
How to best estimate renovation costs prior to purchase without the time for contractor estimates?
We’re being asked by the broker to sign the contract to purchase a frame house in Brooklyn in the next day or two. The initial…
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shbrooklyn
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Blinds Repair
Does anyone know who repairs the old wooden blinds commonly found in brownstones? The wood is all in tact but the cord broke so we…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 10 months ago
Where do you see the Gowanus 10 years from now?
More specifically, what are your thoughts on the teen streets (all the way to Prospect Ave) and 3rd avenue?
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marshling
in Roofers 12 years and 11 months ago
replace gutters on roof.
We live in a house in Kensington, and after todays rain discovered we need some of our gutters replaced. Does anyone have any reccomendations and…
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flyingfish
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 10 months ago
All HVAC won't return calls - worth persisting? Other reccomendations?
Based on recommendations here, my wife and I have been persisttantly calling All HVAC to get them in to give us an extimate on central…
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putnam
in DIY 12 years and 10 months ago
Where to rent tools?
Hello all, I was trying to find a place to rend tools and wondering if you had any suggestions? Specifically looking for an infrared paint…
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lisasaylor6
in Building Code 12 years and 10 months ago
Can I build a water wall/fall in my below grade garden?
I live in a 2 story condo (new development) that is below grade. Both levels are livable space. I have a garden that is 20…
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lisasaylor6
in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago
Can I build a water fall in my backyard in brooklyn?
Are there any regulation for building a water fall/wall? Permits? etc
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berniceshola
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 1 month ago
Marvin Infinity Ultrex windows?
Hey all, Wondering if anyone has looked into or actually installed Marvin Infinity Ultrex windows. These are the fiberglass-framed, supposedly low maintenance and high-efficiency ones.…
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