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mlebo
in Roofers 12 years and 8 months ago
Roof Recommendation: Nick from Leakmasters
Nick was fantastic installing a roof hatch on our brownstone. Quick, conscientious and thorough. I recommended him highly.
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Crooklyn30
in Garden 12 years and 8 months ago
Best "Front Yard" Tree?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5085763968555-.jpg My small “front yard” is being dug up as I type this to replace an old sewer line which is allowing us the opportunity…
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nancy sullivqn
in Electricians 12 years and 11 months ago
GFCI receptacle, can 2 be installed in same box? Help Electricians!
I installed two double GFCI outlets in the same box coming off the same hot and nuetral. only the first one works down the line(daisy…
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brooklynbreeder
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO affordable work space for wood shop in Brooklyn. Any leads would be welcome.
Thanks in advance!
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orrsuz
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 9 months ago
FS: Vanity top + sinks+ faucets $300 obo
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50844345305a4-.jpg We decided on something different but the vanity came as a complete unit. Top is 59.75″ x 19.75″ wide with satin nickel faucets [drain hardware…
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dancingirl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Fishscales
Does anyone have suggestions regarding removing old paint from fishscales? At the moment I am using peel away..thanks!
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brooklynbreeder
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
ISO affordable work space for wood shop in Brooklyn. Any leads would be welcome.
Thanks in advance!
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nancy sullivqn
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
Seeking material resource for basement cement Slab Floor installation
I’m planning to Demo a basement floor and install a proper cement floor slab to convert this English basement into a useful living space. I…
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greenwoodnewowner
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
Need advice about removing cement from garden
I want to remove the cement slabs currently covering my back garden space. I’d love any advice and/lessons learned from people who’ve done this. And,…
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bk_bstoner1
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago
Handyman Recs?
Hi B’stoners! Could anyone recommend a handyman to assist with frequent but (most often) minor house fixes (ie. fixing a door that has come off…
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bk_bstoner1
in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago
Handyman Recs?
Hi B’stoners! Could anyone recommend a handyman to assist with frequent but (most often) minor house fixes (ie. fixing a door that has come off…
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xistent
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 9 months ago
Stripping Old Oak Entrance Doors
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507ee54b526e2-.jpg I posted for advice on refinishing these doors previously.As the old finish was in pretty good shape, it seemed like I could rough up…
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RunJoe
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
How much do you pay for Gas?
I only use 2 therms a month for Gas.(Cooking only). My total bill is usually ~$15/month… Or $7.5/therm. I’m curious how many therms homeowners consume…
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brett195
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Does Anyone Know What it Costs to Convert from a 4 Family to a 3 Family?
I’m in the process of buying a legal 4 family brownstone and am planning to combine 2 floors and use it as a 3 family.…
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wistletown
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Oil Heating
Hi, I just recently purchased a house with a full tank of oil – 100 gallons. I would like to eventually convert to gas…
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xistent
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Concrete Sealer
Are there any sealers that actually give outdoor concrete a “wet look” as opposed to a gloss. It seems that many “wet look” products are…
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xistent
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Concrete Sealer
Are there any sealers that actually give outdoor concrete a “wet look” as opposed to a gloss. It seems that many “wet look” products are…
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brooklynchic
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Sprinkler System and Two family Dwelling
Good morning all, is a sprinkler system required by the DOB for a two family? Thanks in advance!
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