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JJack
in Cellar 14 years and 9 months ago
need a Dehumidifer suggestion for cellar
I have to get a dehumidifier for the cellar of my brownstone. There was some water that leaked down there this past spring and it…
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elraine
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago
Chair Lift
Can anybody recommend a contractor/company to install a chair lift in a Ditmas Park house? Have you done it in your home? Does it work…
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arzeitz
in Flooring 14 years and 9 months ago
RESTORING WOOD FLOORS
I’m thinking of tearing up my existing floor and re-finishing the wide board floor beneath. Does anyone know of a good floor person who knows…
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DouglasAlan
in Demolition 14 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos - Wall Removal and Prudence vs. Paranoia
OK, so I was working in my new home, and I was banging away at the drywall that was covering my lovely brick fireplace. When…
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spaceaddict
in Construction 14 years and 9 months ago
New Construction is bad news?
I am weighing my option of getting a place accessible to Bushwick L train. It is a brick new construction, I actually much prefer an…
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BrianR
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 9 months ago
Interior Doors Available
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1f176c16a7d-.jpg Four Oak Doors for Sale… cheap!! All are good candidates for restoration. Take them all for $50\. I’m in Sunset Park. 1\. 24×80 2\.…
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mack68
in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 9 months ago
Pre-War Home Renovation - Chimney/Fireplace
Working on a restoration project in my home, can anyone recommend a chimney/fireplace expert?
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NorthSleeper
in Construction 14 years and 9 months ago
Paying subcontractors
What is my legal responsibility here? I hired a GC to do some reno work on my home and mid-reno fired him for shoddy work. …
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elraine
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago
Chair Lift
Can anybody recommend a contractor/company to install a chair lift in a Ditmas Park house? Have you done it in your home? Does it work…
0
JJack
in Cellar 14 years and 9 months ago
need a Dehumidifer suggestion for cellar
I have to get a dehumidifier for the cellar of my brownstone. There was some water that leaked down there this past spring and it…
0
dawnc
in Architecture 14 years and 9 months ago
Hanging basket outside a brownstone-any laws why I can't?
I have prepared a floral hanging basket to hang out front of my brownstone co-op in North Park Slope ( Bergen St ). Does anyone…
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ahmedmsaad
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago
Apartment renovation- Lighting Suggestions for Dark Railroad apartment
Hi everyone, I am renovating a rental in my building and want to help make the apartment more appealing to renters. I am putting in…
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dawnc
in Architecture 14 years and 9 months ago
Hanging basket outside a brownstone-any laws why I can't?
I have prepared a floral hanging basket to hang out front of my brownstone co-op in North Park Slope ( Bergen St ). Does anyone…
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yanks21
in Other 14 years and 9 months ago
Big net needed (not for fishing)
Any idea where I could buy a big piece of netting? I want to hang it in the shaftway of my building to catch the…
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bubu
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 9 months ago
General Contractor for making hole and adding window to a wall (staco)
Please help me. I want to add narrow and wide windows to the wall that has sun exposure. I spoke to window guy and he…
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guikazoid
in Real Estate - General 14 years and 9 months ago
Thoughts on the Gowanus? (mid-teens between 3/4 ave)
I just wanted to see what the Brownstoner community felt about the Gowanus neighborhood. What are some of the pros/cons of living there? How would…
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cm
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 9 months ago
Asbestos Removal needed
I currently have about 20′ feet of asbestos covering my pipes in the basement. I was quoted $1800 to remove it by Liam Hogan at…
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lapinagile
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 9 months ago
Discoloration on wood basement floor joists
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1e15023e5eb-.jpg While viewing an 1899 brownstone for potential purchase, was concerned about serious discoloration on the basement floor joists- see photo. Discoloration was both black…
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