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uhkfcimdx
in Doors & Windows 5 years and 6 months ago
Construction of 1900's Door Casing
Can someone point me in the right direction? I am looking for reference material in order to build an opening for a pair of pocket…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Marble mantel for sale (original arched Italianate style)
A few months ago I purchased two original white marble mantels from an 1880s/1890s brownstone in Hoboken for a renovation project in Clinton Hill. Well,…
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deva
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Water leaking from the cellar doors
Hello, Need the help of the brownstoner community. I have those typical metal doors in my front yard located on the ground that allow access…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sound transfer via fireplaces
I can hear my third floor tenants conversations via the decorative fireplaces on my parlor level. Same from my bedroom right below. Comes through crystal…
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alexandre.ragovski
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Recommendations for vendor to help with leaking skylight
Hi, I have a leaking skylight on the roof of my brownstone in Brooklyn Heights. Does anyone know of a roofer or other contractor who…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Installing a wood floor in the winter - in an unheated house?
I’m shopping for floors but learned that the floor is supposed to be acclimated to the house for a few days before it’s installed. But…
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estrellaaddia
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Balcony possible?
Hi. We’re in the process of purchasing a building in Brooklyn, and want to be sure that a balcony can be built off the top…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 5 years and 3 months ago
Paint for common hallway?
We are considering painting our common hallway i . I’ve heard some say paint it eggshell so it can be cleaned but that is harder…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Electrical hum
Hi everyone, Looking for some help here. We own a two family townhouse, bought gut renovated. Recently, our tenants have been hearing a faint but…
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alexdovzhikov
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Rug & Carpet Cleaning Service Bronxville
Contact Address: 15 Park Pl, suite 33, Bronxville, NY 10708 Phone: (914) 240-8450 Website URL http://rugandcarpetcleaningwestchester.com/locations/bronxville-ny/index.html About US Are you in the Bronxville, NY area…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Carpet & Rug Cleaning Service Somers
Contact Address: 352 US-202, suite 33, Somers, NY 10589 Phone: (914) 888-1055 Website URL http://rugandcarpetcleaningwestchester.com/locations/somers/index.html About US If you are in the Somers area and…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
burst water main -plumber recommendations
We will soon close on a Greenpoint house where the connection to the water main has been turned off at the street level due to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
moisture on rear walls of house
We’re in the middle of renovating our house and now that the walls are opened up, at least on the rear of the house, the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Need Help Sealing + Winterizing Front Door
Hello- I have a big/old front door that has no sill , no sweep, and no insulation. There’s a big draft when it’s cold and…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
FREE 18 volt Dewalt Drill with Three batteries and two chargers
i am tired of the mismatch of this stuff around my shop and for the most part have been on the 20 volt system for…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
cheapest place to get hardwood flooring
looking to get this look but wider, any places that sell flooring for cheap? [Screen Shot 2020-12-30 at 3](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:jUwi:screenshot20201230at3.29.40pm.png.jpg) https://imgur.com/a/Oysh6hz
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 4 months ago
heat pipe cover vs painting heat pipe
which option is better? I am not finding any color sections for those heat pipe covers.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Where to buy hardwood floors
Anyone have tips of where to buy hardwood floors in Brooklyn? I’ve checked out Liqwoodations near the Bed Stuy Home Depot, as well as NY…
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