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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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skatrina
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Need Oak, Victorian Entry doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e1b90debeb5-.jpg Late 1800’s oak entry door set: width each door is 21″ 2/4 x 83 3/4 tall. all original finish, knob and glass. knob is…
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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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StuyMom
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years ago
Getting Cat Pee Smell Out of Masonry
A neighborhood cat has unfortunately sprayed the area under my stoop stairs. It’s smelled bad for a couple of months now, so simply waiting and…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Old stove. Is it worth anything
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515fb17e37abc-.jpg Hi Ive had this old stove in my basement for years. I have searched online and cant get any info. Is there anyone who…
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keal66
in Antiques 13 years ago
Old stove
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5158357dcd6cf-.jpg I am renovating my brownstone and I have an Old stove email me if you are interested kalleyne66@gmail.com
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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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coffeecup
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Bricked up windows ?
Long time lurker, my first question. Have just gone into contract for a floor of a brownstone… floor plans for the other floors in the…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Good plumber
I just had my 3rd floor redone. When I cut the gas back on for the stove I smelled a faint gas odor. Call the…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Old stove. Is it worth anything
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515fb17e37abc-.jpg Hi Ive had this old stove in my basement for years. I have searched online and cant get any info. Is there anyone who…
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brett195
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop. Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me! Anyway, I found the steps…
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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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landofenchantment
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
Handyman Rec
Hi, I just wanted to add to the chorus of recommendations for Brian Piersol. I found him here on Brownstoner and hired him to repair…
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jayhey
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Natural Light Engineer
I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…
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uptwn
in Building Code 13 years ago
Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?
I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…
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EugeneDelicado
in For Sale 13 years ago
2 rolls of rubber flooring ($40)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515ca4f892541-.jpg I have two leftover rolls of recycled rubber flooring for sale. Each roll is 5/16″ thick, 48″ wide and 18′ long. It’s a great…
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krsnamara
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years ago
Opening Fireplace?
Does anyone have experience with opening their fireplace in their apartment or building? What are the fire codes with this? Or taking out bricks from…
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uptwn
in Building Code 13 years ago
Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?
I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…
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