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workisfun
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Repurposed wood cladding for backyard walls
I’m interested in covering the stucco walls, that frame my backyard, with wood paneling. I’m picturing using planks from pallets or something similar. What are…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Where to get metal gate for garden level entry replaced
We just moved into a townhouse and need to put in a new locking metal gate/door for the entry to the garden level. Can anyone…
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stickerhappy
in Roofing 8 years and 7 months ago
Best product to patch parapet wall on roof?
We have a small leak and I was going to try sealing the cracks in the tiles on top of the parapet wall. I might…
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Fixing the walls of a brownstone basement
Our brownstone has a river stone foundation. The mortar between the rocks has deteriorated in some areas. We need someone to “point” the foundation, or…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 8 years and 8 months ago
Window replacement: Vinyl, Aluminum or Wood?
We are in the midst of a renovation of a bed stuy townhouse- not landmarked. We need to replace about half of the windows. The…
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erfurt
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
The Mystery of the Co-op Share Allocation
I live in a ground-floor co-op studio, and my maintenance charges are unreasonably high. After referencing the offering plan, I see that the apartment somehow…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
How to approach opening up closed-off fireplace?
After living in various apartments for 25 years, I will be closing on a 110 year old detached wood house in Ditmas Park tomorrow. The…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Clover or Wildflowers in backyard?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has planted either clover or a wildflower mix in their backyard? Any successes/ failures or tips? We have a…
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zvrymptks
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Tile installer recommendation
I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…
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Hire A Worker - Bay Parkway Community Job Center - (718) 600-0425
I want to share this resource for all those that may need to hire day laborers. I have been using the Bay Parkway Community Job…
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notfromny
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Water coming into basement at the joint
We own a brick rowhouse and we have water coming into the basement from the joint — where we share a wall with our neighbors.…
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zvrymptks
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Tile installer recommendation
I have three bathrooms that I am looking to retile. Need expert tile installer who works directly with home owners and reasonable cost. Looking to…
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mrscotchy
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Tree Trimming and Clean-up Law
We have a tree in the far back corner of our backyard that sits close to the border of four neighbor property lines. If you…
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gemby
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Replacing Windows in Landmarked District
Hi all. We live in a landmarked district and none of our windows are original. I am aware that if we replace the front windows…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Fiberglass Patio Doors
Looking for any recommendations for fiberglass patio doors. Previous owners of my brownstone installed wood french doors that are already starting to rot.
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soundhoner
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Three Story 2-Family, No CO - Worth getting CO for 3-fam?
I’d like to solicit some opinions as I’ll soon be making a decision here. I have a three-story brick rowhouse (English basement + 2 stories…
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sjq2102
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Taxes recommendation - first time landlord
Hello, I recently bought a 2 family home in park slope and am looking for a recommendation for a tax accountant. Can anyone recommend someone…
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steve_lav
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
Free stand firr place
Unique wood fire place exchange for a job cant faund no were in internet this is a pic i faund same type difernt color [Letgo1501777983063](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:rtf2:letgo1501777983063.png.jpg)…
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