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jockdeboeraia
in For Sale 14 years and 7 months ago
Absolute Black Granite 18 x 18 for sale
I got this from Classic Tile for $5.50 a square foot. I have 87.75 sq. ft. or 39 pieces. $2 a sq. ft. You pick…
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stickerhappy
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 7 months ago
Need a wooden counter cut down - any ideas of where to go / cost?
I bought a 8 foot long and 25 inch wide wooden countertop from IKEA (and 1.5″ thick). I need to cut it down so that…
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stickerhappy
in Security 14 years and 7 months ago
Safe / security box alternative - creative ideas welcome!
My Dad has a large coin collection which he’d like to keep safe in the building- it’s much more than a standard small safe…
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yanks21
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 8 months ago
Drain snaking estimate...
I got an estimate from Roto-rooter to snake my backyard and shaftway drains (same connecting line)- estimate was $500, does that sound about right? Maybe…
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steam_man
in Other 14 years and 7 months ago
Rooster or hen APB
I’m getting this story second-hand from my honey so I can’t verify the details. However…. There appears to be some form of chicken hanging out…
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edison
in Decorative 14 years and 7 months ago
Vintage Stove for Sale...
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4c368fb366b-.jpg Hi, We have a vintage 60’s GE Americana electric range with oven and overhead rotisserie oven for sale. This was in the kitchen when…
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Alison
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
What are some good examples of ivy on exteriors?
I’m especially looking for examples that aren’t merely ivy climbing up a brownstone wall but have ivy trained on mesh/railings/columns. Something where it is specifically…
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Alison
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
What are some good examples of EIFS/stucco used in NYC?
Stucco looks great on buildings in foreign countries… why does it always seem to inspire cringes in NY? Is it our technique? The color? The…
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seriousasaheartattack
in Demolition 14 years and 7 months ago
Dumpster Rental
Basement demo is almost finished and I’m thinking a dumpster is the way to go over one of the “man with a van” options. I’ve…
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grid3d
in Property Management 14 years and 8 months ago
Coop Management Co's
Anyone have experience with TKR, Brownstone or Alvic? Any others worth considering for our Cobble Hill brownstone coop?
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anonCH
in Landmarks 14 years and 7 months ago
Landmark in Crown Heights North - changes to interior and rear
Is it possible that for house that in in a landmarked area you cannot make any changes to the front of the house – but…
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diggerfish
in Insurance 14 years and 7 months ago
Builder's Risk Insurance?
Recently closed on two family frame house in s. slope with 203K loan; filed job with DOB; contractors starting gut renovation as soon as we…
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starfish11040
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years and 7 months ago
flooded backyard.....sewer service or plumber?
Last Sunday, during those very heavy rains, my back yard turned into a lake. Water flowed under the door of the ground floor apartment and the tenant…
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workerb
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 7 months ago
203k renovation loans
So I’m thinking about taking on a gut reno and maybe applying for a 203k, but I’m only just beginning to do the research. I’ve…
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rcltrh
in Construction 14 years and 7 months ago
I recommend GMC&D for anyone looking for a general purpose contractor
I can say Aaron Gruenberg – owner of Green Mountain Construction and Design (GMC&D – gmcandd.com) just did a wonderful job on some remodeling work…
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anonCH
in Landmarks 14 years and 7 months ago
Landmark in Crown Heights North - changes to interior and rear
Is it possible that for house that in in a landmarked area you cannot make any changes to the front of the house – but…
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Swampmouth
in Cellar 14 years and 7 months ago
Water-proofing the basement -- tips/recommendations
My basement needs water-proofing. Terminix tells m “the termites are following the water” into my house and that there’s not much they can do for…
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MDR
in General Contractors 14 years and 7 months ago
General Contractor Reccomendation
I’d like a recommendation from other architects and home owners for a reliable and professional but reasonably priced contractor. The project is a 2,000+ sf gut renovation…
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