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seriousasaheartattack

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Basement Ceiling - exposed joists

Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable.   My…

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MT

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 11 months ago

Pavers for patio/sidewalk available for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e42c138b29c2-.jpg Re-post with a sample image. We have left-over concrete pavers from our backyard patio project. We have 250 of them, and each paver is…

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MT

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 11 months ago

Pavers for patio/sidewalk available for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e42c138b29c2-.jpg Re-post with a sample image. We have left-over concrete pavers from our backyard patio project. We have 250 of them, and each paver is…

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bdz

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 11 months ago

Electrician for boiler or new boiler?

It seems that we have an electric problem with our boiler (gas).  If possible we would like to try to repair it to avoid the…

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snappyglitter

in Other 13 years and 11 months ago

SAVE THE DATE!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…

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snappyglitter

in Other 13 years and 11 months ago

SAVE THE DATE!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4289431bbe6-.gif It’s about that time again…CobbleHiller and InsertSnappyNameHere will host another raucous CobbleSnaps Event on August 25, 2011\. Mark your calendars and get ready to…

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sisico

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 11 months ago

Bed-Stuy Looking for a new home to live

Any input will be greatly appreciated.   I am renting an apartment on Franklyn and Gates but I???m kind of reluctant to move from Forest…

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amberpierce

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 11 months ago

exterior door guy?

We need to replace the exterior door of a brownstone in a landmarked stretch of park slope, and don’t have the deepest of pockets. Any…

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stephanie

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 11 months ago

Parlor Floor rear DECK (step out/down)

We are Putting a deck off the parlor floor. Our dilemma… The step off the deck.  We have seen it flush to the inside parlor…

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stencil

in Television 13 years and 11 months ago

Television / Home Theater Installer Recommendations

Looking to have a plasma TV wall mounted, and all wiring put in walls, including for rear surround speakers. Any recommendations?  So many shady looking…

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xistent

in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago

Bamboo Flooring

I posted recently asking for recommendations for bamboo flooring. I want to expand on that ask for feedback on bamboo flooring in general. Is it…

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xanthiner

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Deck question

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment.  When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…

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gasbklyn

in Doors 13 years and 11 months ago

Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?

Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?

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M

in Construction 13 years and 11 months ago

Ardex flooring

I would like to install a white cement floor with an epoxy glossy finish in the bathroom. The contractor suggested time ago Ardex. Has anyone…

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jasetheace

in Insurance 13 years and 11 months ago

Homeowners insurance

Does anyone have any good recommendations for Homeowners insurance. Its for a 4 floor brownstone with a garden rental. tia

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seriousasaheartattack

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Basement Ceiling - exposed joists

Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable.   My…

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xanthiner

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Deck question

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment.  When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…

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voltron

in General Contractors 13 years and 11 months ago

What legal actions can be done?

I have a contractor that has gone awol. Not answering phone messages or emails and has gone completely MIA. Problem is he has gone MIA…

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mbw

in Roofers 13 years and 11 months ago

What can be put on top of a rubber roof?

I am getting my roof redone. New rubber sheets and aluminum coated. I’d love to have some covering to make it nice (and occassionally walkable,…

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crownheightsluver

in Landmarks 13 years and 11 months ago

North Crown Heights Landmarking

Does anyone know if Pacific Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues will be part of the Phase III land marking? I was also wondering…

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