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hooky

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

Birch Ply- leftovers- Free

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fca715014d4e-.jpg Many peices, varying sizes- you pick it up, you can have it. See photo- there are also 2 larger peices about 4’x4′. All in…

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stephanie

in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago

Gas pipe

I’m interested in an older home. The owner said she wanted me to know there used to be a kitchen on the upper floor. The…

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LostBread

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Kiln-Re-enameling a Cast Iron Tub?

Hi–Does anyone know of a service that will pick up and actually re-enamel a cast iron tub (in a kiln, not with a spray?). I’d…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

rustydevon

in Building Code 13 years and 11 months ago

HVAC Design / Build

  We’re preparing to renovate a 4 story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Our plan is to istall a Mitsubishi or Daikin split system in the…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Arkady

in How To 13 years and 10 months ago

Wi-fi

What does it take to establish wi-fi in a small building w/ 2 apartments?  Does a phone company do it or a contractor or one…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

anonymous

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 11 months ago

Fireplace questions

We are considering having some of our fireplaces repaired so that they will work.  A couple of questions: Does anyone have experience with renting out…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

rigasbalsam

in Fire 13 years and 10 months ago

FDNY building inspection?

I own a two family brownstone and my tenant (garden apt) just told me the FDNY stopped by while I was our and were trying…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ladhalsey

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Indoor Air Quality Test

A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…

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11231

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?

Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot.  I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor.  Other brands should look at? Thanks.

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

UnRed

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Pool with standing water

After getting my first mosquito bite last night, I have a concern I need help with. The building next door to me has a backyard…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

11231

in Doors 13 years and 10 months ago

Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?

Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot.  I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor.  Other brands should look at? Thanks.

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11231

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone used cork floors?

I’m considering cork floor tile from Globus for my basement.  Can they handle any exposure to water?  Thanks.

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kteiro

in For Sale 13 years and 10 months ago

Drum Set, Anyone?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7e5457c83f-.jpg Due to a recent move I need to give away this five-piece Tama drum set, with stool and three cymbals.  It’s in great condition,…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

xistent

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Bamboo Floor Buckling

In October we had an engineered bamboo click floating floor (from Cali Bamboo) installed in our English basement (50% below grade) in our brownstone. Our…

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baker7771

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 10 months ago

Restoring Trust: A Dialogue on Police & Community Relations - Next Monday @ Congregation Beth Elohim

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc652851dc1c-.png Dear fellow Brooklynite, I’m writing about any important town hall event on community and police relations that is taking place next Monday, June 4th…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

kgate

in Conversion 13 years and 10 months ago

Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all.    Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade?  In other…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

coopfornow

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Floors stripping and waxing

Can somebody recommend a company to do a stone floor cleaning/stripping/waxing for a 100 unit coop building? I found none in the archives and the…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

coopfornow

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Floors stripping and waxing

Can somebody recommend a company to do a stone floor cleaning/stripping/waxing for a 100 unit coop building? I found none in the archives and the…

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Suzanne

in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 10 months ago

stripping floor molding that may have lead

I just bought a 1950s coop unit, and need to replace the floor molding.  It’s nothing special, but it’s ugly and broken in a few…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

kgate

in Conversion 13 years and 10 months ago

Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all.    Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade?  In other…

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