Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
rwood
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
How big for a dehumidifier for basement
My basement has been very humid this year and I want to get a dehumidifier. Started to notice white mold on items left on storage.…
3
jalexa1218
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Lacquer / clear coat recs for 1930's Coop metal window and door frames?
Hi, I’d like to strip & clear coat the metal window and door frames in our 1930’s coop apt. Does anyone have advice or recommendations…
13
jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Permitting a Basement Bathroom
So every so often this type of thread comes up… just looking for current opinions: Yesterday I had a talk with an engineer/architect (NY design…
5
jondee
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Mouldings
Hello, Anyone have a good contact for someone who can create nice wood mouldings? Im looking for 7 – 7.5 inches.
6
jrs84o
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Permitting a Basement Bathroom
So every so often this type of thread comes up… just looking for current opinions: Yesterday I had a talk with an engineer/architect (NY design…
0
rwood
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
How big for a dehumidifier for basement
My basement has been very humid this year and I want to get a dehumidifier. Started to notice white mold on items left on storage.…
0
ebsjb
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
NYC code for property line fence responsibility?
I feel like I once saw a NYC code or rule that said you can ask your neighbor to pay for 20% of a fence…
6
ysabil
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance
About to start a significant (not gut, but extensive electrical, plumbing, some reconfiguration, etc) renovation of our 3 story Park Slope brownstone. Contract signed with…
0
dred21
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Room Divider Ideas
I’ve been on the lookout for a creative way to divide my space without the hassle of major renovations. I want something practical yet stylish.…
5
dkfndtxstrg
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Construction Supervisor
Anyone used a construction supervisor to oversee work on your house? We are towards the end of a fairly minor job, but are having to…
0
georginantony
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Renovation
Just bought a 1929 Co-Op in Scarsdale and need to ave all the doors of our apartment stripped of the multiple coatings of paint that…
2
frankalvarezrrt
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
What is the average cost of a cedar fence?
What’s the average total cost of a cedar backyard fence? I got an estimate of around 13k for 75 feet of knotty cedar. I have…
0
augiesasso
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Backyard Fencing: Who's responsible?
I have a backyard with fencing on three sides of my property (4th side is my house). My fence abuts three different neighbors’ fences. In…
0
ebsjb
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?
My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…
1
ebsjb
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
NYC code for property line fence responsibility?
I feel like I once saw a NYC code or rule that said you can ask your neighbor to pay for 20% of a fence…
0
ebsjb
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Which way do you face to determine which is the "right side fence" custom?
My neighbor wants me to replace a rotting fence that sits on the property line, saying it’s mine. He says the block uses the “right…
0
georginantony
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Renovation
Just bought a 1929 Co-Op in Scarsdale and need to ave all the doors of our apartment stripped of the multiple coatings of paint that…
0
11215mark
in General Discussion 1 year and 8 months ago
Signed contract or proposal?
Our co-op is doing a renovation/upgrade of the Super’s apartment. The job is expected to be an 8 week, ~$100,000 job. Is it typical to…
7
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.