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rebox
in Furniture 13 years and 8 months ago
Pair of Chintz Loveseats
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5027708ed56-.jpg These two loveseats are in mint condition — no damage or fading. Really pretty, and perfect for tight spaces. Call 347-452-3640 if interested. We…
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jane1234
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Estimating wood frame renovation
Hi, I’m considering a 3-story wood frame house that needs total renovation (and I mean total). Any idea about how to estimate the minimum needed…
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anonCH
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 8 months ago
Upgrades to electrical and plumbing in 4 story brownstone - question
We are considering a 4 story house that we have been told requires an upgrade of existing plumbing and electrical. I have seen a number…
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brucef
in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago
Legitimate Guidelines
Does anyone know how to read the entire post of a question? My web view truncates the original post. It also masks the original post…
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coopfornow
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
Kitchen pass-through
I’m looking to have a pass-through made in the wall between my kitchen and living room. I had somebody scheduled to do this job but he…
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minasimon
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 8 months ago
Painting Over Bathroom TIles
We have ghastly burgundy and pink square tiles in our walk in shower. Has anyone had experience using the off the shelf paints on them. …
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bedstuytownhouse
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
Are you having trouble with State Farm paying your claim for last weekend's storm?
Just curious if I’m the only one. I’m considering filing suit and if others have had the same issue, I’d be interested in hearing from…
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Nadya5
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
Can anyone recommend to me someone to install hardwood flooring?
Hopefully not too expensive.
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mbw
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Can i put a Rooftop garden on a landmark brownstone?
I have a landmark brownstone in fort greene, and would like to put a roof deck on it plus railing all around for safety. I…
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rebox
in Furniture 13 years and 8 months ago
Pair of Chintz Loveseats
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5027708ed56-.jpg These two loveseats are in mint condition — no damage or fading. Really pretty, and perfect for tight spaces. Call 347-452-3640 if interested. We…
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BRay
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Need Experienced Basement Contractor
We’re looking for a company that has experience in basements and with the various products out there to help with waterproofing, humidity, and sealing. thanks
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april
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 8 months ago
19th Century Italian Floor Tiles For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5003a8ae82f-.jpg Approximately 140 antique ceramic floor tiles (size: 6.5″ x 6.5″) from Italy. $400 or best offer. Originally purchased at Amighini Architectural Inc. for $836…
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Bar
in Masonry 13 years and 9 months ago
Need Mason to build brick & slate steps to parlor floor entrance-recs needed.
Hi Brownstoners I live in a wood frame house and the wood steps I have just leak, leak, leak from the top level platform. Also,…
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Bar
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 8 months ago
Need Plasterer/Painter recommendations
Have sagging parlor ceiling and walls that haven’t been painted in too long. Need personal recommendations for plasterer/painter who can restore, and won’t sheetrock. Thank…
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abr
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 8 months ago
Recs for carpet installation
I need to carpet a staircase in the common area in my building and maybe one room in an apartment. Anyone have any recs for…
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11231
in Insurance 13 years and 8 months ago
How much insurance should one want/expect a general contractor to have for a major brownstone renovation?
How much insurance should one want/expect a general contractor to have for a major brownstone renovation (not a gut, but moving kitchen, putting in bathroom, doing…
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M
in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago
mosaic tile installation
the installer working in my bathroom is having problems installing 1×1 mosaic tiles. The problem is that they are mounted on a mesh. He explained…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Bamboo Floor Recommendations
I know they are not equal and trying to find a good quality floor for a good price. I have the genearal understanding for the…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Bamboo Floor Recommendations
I know they are not equal and trying to find a good quality floor for a good price. I have the genearal understanding for the…
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anon552
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 8 months ago
External Waterproofing: Our Time Has Come...Help Us Make it Painless (and affordable)
After years of applying band-aids to the problem, this past weekend’s storms have convinced us of the necessity of definitively waterproofing the exterior of our…
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