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nf85
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Refinished parquet coming up--normal?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e71771c48eb-.jpg Hi, all, Our floors were refinished 5 months ago–two coats of regular poly and then one matte–and I noticed about a month later that…
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nyflicka
in Accounting 12 years and 10 months ago
Annual Operating costs for a 3-family?
I am trying to get a couple of examples of operating costs for a 3-family – @3000sf. The property in mind is a duplex and…
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brooklyn_dodger
in Insurance 12 years and 10 months ago
Home Insurance denied due to Burglar Bars
My insurance company (State Farm) decided to stop coverage on my 2 family in South Slope unless I remove the conventional burglar bars from the…
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psrookie
in Architecture 12 years and 10 months ago
Feedback on architect estimates and architects that charge flat rate/lower percentage?
We have been meeting with architects to renovate a 2200 sq ft brownstone we are purchasing. We initially had a contractor come and give us…
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bkbrownstone
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 10 months ago
Glass Door to backyard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e6d9763ef65-.jpg I’m in search of the name for the door most use for their backyard. It has a long glass in the middle and metal…
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owner12
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 10 months ago
Slate tile install
I am renovating a home in long island. I really like my GC and though his prices are higher than what I pay in Brooklyn,…
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Silvermax
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Computer Person Sought
Would like to get some in-home computer help with setup and instruction of some basic software, like Skyp. It seems to me there was someone…
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brooklynjules
in Tile 12 years and 10 months ago
Small grout work job in Windsor Terrace. Looking to hire an expert
I have a subway-tile style bathroom and I need to have grout replaced in most areas.
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57spring
in Electricians 13 years and 11 months ago
Seeking help on choosing an electrician to rewire house
We got two very conflicting estimates to rewire two floors, about 700 square feet each, in a house we just bought and I’m hoping someone…
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webby1000
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 10 months ago
Great hard wood! Free to artisan or fireplace (Sandy Victim)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e5e5dfe88f7-.jpg My poor pear tree succumbed to Sandy’s wind. It was a favorite perch and snacking spot for the Brooklyn Parrots. The wood is extremely…
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webby1000
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 10 months ago
Great hard wood! Free to artisan or fireplace (Sandy Victim)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e5e5dfe88f7-.jpg My poor pear tree succumbed to Sandy’s wind. It was a favorite perch and snacking spot for the Brooklyn Parrots. The wood is extremely…
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dukesnewhome
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a brownstone project
I am an architect and am interested in buying a brownstone that needs work. A total gut renovation is perfectly fine with me. My price…
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aravalittle
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone tried Mold Fogging?
After removal of wet sheet rock, insulation, etc after hurricane Sandy we still have concerns about mold growth in the house. We were wondering if…
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aravalittle
in Other 12 years and 10 months ago
Has anyone tried Mold Fogging?
After removal of wet sheet rock, insulation, etc after hurricane Sandy we still have concerns about mold growth in the house. We were wondering if…
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happycats
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Black Mastic On Wood Kitchen Subfloor...Should It Be Replaced Before Putting In a Wood Floor
Hi. I have black mastic from vinyl tiles all over my subfloor. Does anyone know if this should be replaced with a new subfloor? I…
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kdubs
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago
Changing a building number?
Anyone know if you can change a BK townhouse’s building number — specifically changing a building number that **ends with an “A”** to a number…
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RunJoe
in Taxes 12 years and 10 months ago
Taxes - 1099s
I’m trying to understand the IRS reg’s when it comes to writing off repairs. As I understand it, if a homeowner spends more than $600…
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dougj99
in Flooring 12 years and 10 months ago
Can a washing machine leak through floor become a mold problem?
Hello. We just had a washing machine leak in our first floor bathroom (tile floor) and there was briefly a lot of water pouring into…
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