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Please open your heart(h)s to us (hearthstone/mantel question)
We’re adding back a 19th century decorative marble mantel fireplace to our parlor floor living room and we’re trying to figure out whether to add…
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FlatbushMama
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
New basement slab
The concrete slab in our basement is in need of repair. Looking for a company who can pour a new slab. We are not digging…
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garaypetra17
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Smart Radiator Valve
My home is heated by the types of old school radiators most brownstones have, it’s very old, I have no idea when it was installed…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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chad.kurland
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Cellar Door Cover Reco's / Weather Stripping?
Hi — my cellar doors are leaking rainwater into the basement. Just wondering: is there somewhere to buy a cellar door cover or do you…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Shower window - what kind?
We are going to replace a window inside a bathroom that will be right next to the bathtub/shower. Unless we get a shower curtain to…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Clawfoot tub
We have an old cast iron tub that came with our house and would like to refurbish it and install new fixtures, however our contractor…
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cityrat
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Basic hardscape/landscape job for brownstone backyard
We completed a thorough renovation of our Clinton Hill home a couple of years ago and we’re finally getting around to addressing the lovely if…
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cityrat
in General Discussion 5 years and 5 months ago
Basic hardscape/landscape job for brownstone backyard
We completed a thorough renovation of our Clinton Hill home a couple of years ago and we’re finally getting around to addressing the lovely if…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Brush for Staining Wood?
I am new in woodworking and want to create a masterpiece so want to do Stain Wood. Therfore i am looking best brush for this…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor recommendations?
anyone have a recommendation for where to buy a new wooden floor for our kitchen? I found a place called Liqwoodations near Home Depot in…
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ps158
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
sand and paint exterior iron work - recommendations please!
Looking for someone to sand / scrape and paint exterior iron work. We’re in Brooklyn. It’s been surprisingly difficult to get a recommendation. TIA!
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robertbullock
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Why is it so hard to find a good, reliable handman? Seeking recommendations
Hi, I have found great people to help with just about everything an old brownstone needs — except a handyman. I have one with reasonable…
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mozeeatupu
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Local Law 152 inspection done
Started this cause other thread was closed for discussion. WTH? Just got the inspection done earlier this week. I got quotes for a 5 family…
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evslapansky
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Baseboard water heating
I’m in the top level of a brownstone in Manhattan. The heat is no longer coming through the hot water baseboard radiators. despite bleeding them…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Garage gate
How much could I expect to spend on a residential 14×7 ft roll up garage gate? Thanks in advance.
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workisfun
in General Discussion 5 years and 6 months ago
Garage gate
How much could I expect to spend on a residential 14×7 ft roll up garage gate? Thanks in advance.
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