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achildgrows
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
Do you need shutters? We have them!
When we bought our house 8 years ago, the former owner had removed all the shutters for the rehab. He told us the shutters are…
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Tiny
in Real Estate - Sales 14 years and 1 month ago
Sell, then buy? Or vice versa?
Hi, This might be a silly question, but do people generally recommend putting your current apartment on the market BEFORE attempting to purchase a new…
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chmod
in Security 14 years and 1 month ago
Temporary Window Security
Some young friends are moving into a ground floor apartment that does not have security bars on the windows and the landlord does not intend…
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steam_man
in Other 14 years and 1 month ago
Rooster or hen APB
I’m getting this story second-hand from my honey so I can’t verify the details. However…. There appears to be some form of chicken hanging out…
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anon552
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month 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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Juno106
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Expansion joint
Hoping someone can help. Completed an extension in the back of my three-story building a couple of years ago and per what I believe is…
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rcltrh
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
I recommend GMC&D for anyone looking for a general purpose contractor
I can say Aaron Gruenberg – owner of Green Mountain Construction and Design (GMC&D – gmcandd.com) just did a wonderful job on some remodeling work…
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StuyHome
in Demolition 14 years and 1 month 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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Meliora
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month 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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kb16mm
in Quality of Life 14 years and 1 month ago
Common Fence Etiquette
We have an eccentric neighbor who doesn’t want any of our plants to touch the new fence that he put up just inside the common…
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bluecat
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 1 month ago
Off-season Steam Radiator question
Our 2nd floor steam radiator fills with water, even after we had a plumber repitch it last season. Having failed, the plumber recommended new pipes.…
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Juno106
in Construction 14 years and 1 month ago
Expansion joint
Hoping someone can help. Completed an extension in the back of my three-story building a couple of years ago and per what I believe is…
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Northie
in Landmarks 14 years and 1 month ago
Need Architect for interior & exterior (landmarked) work
Can anyone recommend a good architect who can assist me with the following renovation work: – gut of kitchen and dining room that is below…
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RAR
in Flooring 14 years and 1 month ago
Osmo Polyx Oil/Hardwax oil 2.5 liter can for sale
Opened and used about 1/4c osmo polyx oil out of a 2.5liter can as a test to figure out how to refinish our floor but…
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gclarick
in For Sale 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month 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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Meliora
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month 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 14 years and 1 month ago
Window sills
Does anyone have reccomendation on where to buy reclaimed wood for window sills?
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