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steveg
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
roof rats? exterminator recommendation
Well its that time again, mice want a warm place to live and come visit our 4 story limestone.. Seems every year I have some…
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gothaml
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Enclose Public Staiway? Don't even ask?
We have a 5 story brownstone and are wondering if anyone has been approved to enclose the public-sprinklered stairway to combine top two floors into a single…
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astorian
in Electricians 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking for recommendations for a construction loan broker
Like many other brownstoners, I’ve had a great experience with Adam Dahill, but I’m assuming construction loans are a different marketplace. Does anyone have a…
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bkvfx
in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 9 months ago
AWOL plumber advice
hello, I’m looking for some advice on a renovation situation. we are around 90% done with a home reno. we are nearing final…
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jessyjessyjessy
in Electricians 12 years and 9 months ago
Appliance Repair Guy- recommendation
We just had our appliances repaired by Peter of Father & Son Appliance Repair. This guy was awesome! http://www.yelp.com/biz/father-and-son-appliance-repair-brooklyn He was clearly very knowledgeable, and…
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rcltrh
in Appliances 12 years and 9 months ago
Free refrigerator for someone affected by Sandy
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50faec83dfc86-.jpg FInally getting around to cleaning out the basement, and I have a regular sized 2 door (top over bottom) white Kenmore refrigerator + frost…
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architerp
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Anyone ever use Dip & Strip from the directory?
Would you recommend them? Do they do good work? Thanks.
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mwr
in Boiler Repair 12 years and 9 months ago
Boiler off 0-PIS and low water light on
Hi, We recently bought a 2 family building. The heat has been working fine for the past week, but today it stopped. I went down…
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xistent
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
Groundcover Advice Needed
I need to plant some grouncover on our yard and was hoping to get some suggestions and options. We want something to contain the dirt…
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radgirl
in Roofers 12 years and 9 months ago
Roof is Leaking, Need recs
The roof is flat, but slightly sloped. The inspection report did say there are issues with the roof so we’re not completely blindsighted. It’s been…
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astorian
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Can I get the floors level
Surely this is a common question, but forigve me, I’m a beginner. I’m looking at a 2-story two-family house, 20 ft wide, semi-attached brick construction…
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guikazoid
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
Carpentry classes
Can you guys recommend any establishments that offer weekend carpentry classes? I want to learn some of the basics on putting up drywall, framing, laying…
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yte
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO Pine Subflooring - 4.5" or better
Hello: I am in search of 4.5″ or larger pine subflooring to patch in some flooring in a old brownstone. Flooring is about 1″ thick…
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yte
in Flooring 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO Pine Subflooring - 4.5" or better
Hello: I am in search of 4.5″ or larger pine subflooring to patch in some flooring in a old brownstone. Flooring is about 1″ thick…
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asimplenoise
in Conversion 13 years and 5 months ago
Converting a 'so-so' 3 family to a 1 family
Was wondering if anyone could help me understand a range of cost to convert a row house set up as 3 apartments into a nice…
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xistent
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
Groundcover Advice Needed
I need to plant some grouncover on our yard and was hoping to get some suggestions and options. We want something to contain the dirt…
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lylet
in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago
Parking Space
A long saga, for sure. But I’ll try to be brief. Closed on an apt in a 24 unit building back in the summer of…
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guikazoid
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
Carpentry classes
Can you guys recommend any establishments that offer weekend carpentry classes? I want to learn some of the basics on putting up drywall, framing, laying…
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