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gclarick

in For Sale 13 years and 8 months ago

Custom Mahogany Bookshelf/Cabinet For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4ad05eb2f31-.jpg Fantastic piece:  Mahogany bookshelf and cabinet crafted by master cabinet maker. 9’6″ (h) x 10’6″ (w) x 14″ (d). Seven large shelves; five cabinets…

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lukevocalist

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 8 months ago

stuyveson heights

I am potentially moving to Stuyveson Avenue and Chauncey.. Is this area a part of Stuyveson Heights, and how is the area? Is the area…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

Meliora

in Brownstoner 13 years and 8 months ago

Brownstone Advice

I just had an offer accepted on a brownstone in Brooklyn and am seeking tips and advice on the whole process from any of you…

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M

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Window sills

Does anyone have reccomendation on where to buy reclaimed wood for window sills?

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

10014

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Inexpensive Radiator Cover

I am looking for two radiator covers for my rental apartment.  Since I don’t my home, I do not want to spend a lot of…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

hjr

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone used 1800woodfloors and resolved a problem job?

They are unlicensed by department of consumer affairs and are not responsive to the poor workman ship of job. Help

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

starfish11040

in Pest Control 13 years and 8 months ago

Can I use Raid ant insecticide spray on...

formica, oak cabinets, and vinyl tile without damaging them? I am having a problem with small black ants in the kitchen. I have removed all…

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M

in Construction 13 years and 8 months ago

Window sills

Does anyone have reccomendation on where to buy reclaimed wood for window sills?

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elmo

in Masonry 13 years and 8 months ago

Help! Water pouring into basement thru wall cracks

I know we’re not the only ones experiencing flooding after this weekend but this is really bad:  Today we could actually see/hear at times the…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

Swampmouth

in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago

Water-proofing the basement -- tips/recommendations

My basement needs water-proofing.  Terminix tells m “the termites are following the water” into my house and that there’s not much they can do for…

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b_c_t

in For Sale 13 years and 8 months ago

Original Pier Mirror For Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4696267b2d9-.jpg Selling original pier mirror, in great shape. Missing one hook.  $500 – Buyer picks up in Stuy-Heights.

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

Meliora

in Inspection 13 years and 8 months ago

Home Inspection

Just put in an offer for a 3 Family Brownstone and need a recommendation for an expert home inspector who will comb the house top…

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anonCH

in Appraisals 13 years and 8 months ago

Recommend Engineer for a Walk Through (Before making an offer)

We are considering a multi family brownstone in Brooklyn. However as significant work would need to be done and ( at least for the cosmetics…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

StuyHome

in Demolition 13 years and 8 months ago

Wall Demolition

I’d like to have an interior, non-bearing wall 12’x17′ removed from my home. Does anyone know a good demo person and the approx. cost of…

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slopefarm

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 9 months ago

Stainless steel cable railings -- uncoated?

We are redoing our deck railings and are planning to use cable railings between posts.  We would like to go with uncoated steel cable railings…

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dmbojo

in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago

LOCAL CONSUMER WARNING

I’ve recently discovered that one of our local grocers is overcharging customers, often by significant amounts. (In my own experience, I’m being sporadically over-charged anywhere…

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roux42

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 8 months ago

Single panel interior door?

Hello!  I am looking for two single panel grooved doors, roughly 79 1/2 by 29 1/2.  The building we live in was built around 1930 and…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

namahs

in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago

Backyard sinkhole

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4809c04c0f6-.jpg I noticed this massive hole this morning in my backyard. The last time I was in my backyard was Thursday night so it had…

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Updated 13 years and 8 months ago

MichaelPGross

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?

My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it.  It is currently…

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MichaelPGross

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Protecting the Roof with Plastic Decking Tiles?

My new condo building has a common roof space, but the roof does not have any decking or protective layer on it.  It is currently…

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