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rmf

in General Discussion 8 months ago

removing Ailanthus Trees/Tree of Heaven

We are looking to remove from our backyard 2 old ailanthus trees that attract spotted lantern flies that have made the backyard uninhabitable. These trees…

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Updated 14 hrs ago

opoddubnaya.bootsoft

in Architectural Salvage 2 months ago

I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar

Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?

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Updated 17 hrs ago

decoart

in Plumbing 1 day ago

BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies

While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…

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Updated 1 day ago

barbarafotoforum

in Real Estate - General 3 days ago

Park Slope House tour 2025

Why, after purchasing a ticket online, do I not get any information about picking up my brochure for the tour? I got no follow up…

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Updated 3 days ago

anthonysalazar

in General Discussion 5 days ago

American standard sink?

Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…

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Updated 4 days ago

lwxrlomtdspfi

in General Discussion 1 year and 10 months ago

New Stoop Iron Railings

Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…

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Updated 1 weeks ago

workisfun

in General Discussion 1 weeks ago

Forum function

Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA

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Updated 1 weeks ago

an_san

in Garden 2 weeks ago

Tree in our front yard belongs to city?

Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…

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Updated 1 weeks ago

kiki

in Plumbing 1 weeks ago

Toilet Vent

The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?

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Updated 1 weeks ago

aanunkor

in Decks and Porches 3 weeks ago

Interlocking Deck Tiles over Steel Bar Grating Deck?

Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky. To remedy this, I’m…

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Updated 1 weeks ago

umanish

in Plumbing 3 weeks ago

What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance

We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…

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Updated 2 weeks ago

chrispetriplumbing

in Heating and Cooling 3 weeks ago

HVAC Cleanings

How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

marienoble

in Plumbing 3 weeks ago

Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat

We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

facelessdoug

in Renovation 1 month ago

We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company

hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

annissa12

in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 4 months ago

Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling

I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…

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Updated 3 weeks ago

simonelaube

in Architectural Salvage 3 weeks ago

Antique Brownstone Window Casings for Sale

7 antique window casings for sale. See Facebook posting for pictures and more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/18jVFDfqe5/

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aanunkor

in General Discussion 4 weeks ago

Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?

Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…

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slopester

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Stonemason & cement work - in front of house & sidewalk

Hey All – can anyone refer a trusted stonemason/person who works with cement? I need the front area within my gate redone, as well as…

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Updated 4 weeks ago

bkswift

in General Discussion 1 month ago

Front door maintenance

Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…

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Updated 4 weeks ago

john.sterling

in Garden 1 month ago

Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone

Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…

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Updated 1 month ago

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