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slopette
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 4 months ago
How do you deal with multiple layers of paint?
I realize this is among the dumber of renovation questions, but — as we all know, many pre-war apartments in Brooklyn suffer from Too Much…
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anony
in Insurance 13 years and 4 months ago
Renting a room to therapist/professional-non live in
What are the legalities to renting a room to a therapist/acupuncturist, etc? I want to rent the room, which has a private entrance, but not…
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chillym
in Locksmith and Security 13 years and 4 months ago
Miguel Locksmith - HIGHLY recommended
In case anyone is in need – I can’t speak highly enough about these guys. Won’t use anyone else (especially not those 24-hour services, seems…
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riinehart
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
First Renovations (Order & Timeline)
Hi everyone, and thanks for all the great info. Have been reading on the site for a long time, first post. I’m in contract on…
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anetwest
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
NEST thermostat
I have a ten volt exsisting boiler, and I would like to upgrade to a NEST thermostat. The NEST requires 24 volt power, can anyone…
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guikazoid
in Electricians 13 years and 4 months ago
Two kittens and Brooklyn Backyard
I’ve got 2 kittens (6 and 8 months old) and a big backyard. I’ve got 6 foot fences and Id love to let my 100%…
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straybongo
in Exteriors 13 years and 4 months ago
Painter for House Numbers on Transom
Does anyone have any sources for painters to paint house numbers on the glass transom above a row house front door? Thanks
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crownheights2012
in Mortgage 13 years and 4 months ago
Refi on a 2 family vs a 1 family
I was told by a bank – my credit union which has current mortgage, that the rates on a refi on a two family are…
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jarnow4
in Mortgage 13 years and 4 months ago
Do we need to point foundation boulders?
The foundation of our brownstone is large rocks. We know they need pointing in the back of the house where some water comes in, but…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn? Have friends who have suffered from…
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sverkat
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 4 months ago
Seller negotiation after an inspection report
What is the accepted price reduction that we can ask a seller for after we received the results of the home inspection? There were several…
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psrookie
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Design-Build Companies vs. separate architect/contractor?
We are in contract on a brownstone in PS that needs quite a bit of renovations. What’s the difference between a design-build company (i.e. Excel…
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katywriter
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
Referral for lead paint inspection
Hi there, if you have an opinion, would be great to get a referral for a good lead paint inspection/assessment company. We are closing on…
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lorien
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Need referral to good carpenter/engineer for replacing a previously removed staircase.
Hi all, I recently purchased a 2 family brownstone that is configured as a 3 family home. We are now using it as a 2…
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peat
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Gas Fired Condensing Bolier for Steam
I’m told that changing from oil to gas will save me a substantial amount of money but that I’ll need a new chimney liner which…
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radgirl
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 4 months ago
Boiler's Pilot Light Keeps Turning off
Boiler was running fine, but in the past 2 days the pilot light keeps going off. Which of course means the heat turns off, too. …
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katywriter
in Architecture 13 years and 4 months ago
Referral for lead paint inspection
Hi there, if you have an opinion, would be great to get a referral for a good lead paint inspection/assessment company. We are closing on…
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xistent
in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago
Need Piece White Veined Carrara Marble
I would like to get a piece of small white veined Carrarra to cover seciton of our kitchen countertop. I need to get a piece…
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