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architerp
in Antiques 13 years and 10 months ago
Cast Iron Radiator
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e87a789e9493-.jpg I have for sale a cast-iron sink that was given to me by my mother-in-law who recently renovated her kitchen. Asking for $300 OBO.…
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anonymous
in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago
City Point Tower
Can anyone tell me more information about the City Point Tower? Is the tower still supposedly going to be one of the tallest in Brooklyn?
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EastStuy
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 10 months ago
Anyone like before/after paint stripping projects??
I finally finished most of my paint stripping projects and had a chance to put them in sequential order. It started in Summer 2008 and…
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r1b2
in How To 13 years and 10 months ago
Awkwardly located leak in foundation
Our home is a single-family, frame construction, back-building. As such, the north-facing wall is on the lot lines, along with the east and west. There…
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maggie75
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Where to buy cellar trap door mats/covers?
We have a water issue in the unfinished portion of our cellar and believe it may come from water coming in through the gaps around…
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BrooklynButler
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Wood Floor Refinishing
Our hardwood (oak) floors are in “eh” condition. Ideally, we’d have them resanded and repolyurethaned. Unfortunately, neither we, nor our contractor, thinks that the boards…
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inspirations
in Other 13 years and 10 months ago
Leather sofa suite - need help!
i’m looking to get a leather sofa suite of 3+2 but the 3 seats one to be with bed option and two seats one to be…
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maggie75
in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago
Where to buy cellar trap door mats/covers?
We have a water issue in the unfinished portion of our cellar and believe it may come from water coming in through the gaps around…
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wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago
Brownstone cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e868392b827e-.jpg Brownstone cast iron stoop set; railings, 24 balusters and newel post for sale
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driveinbrooklyn
in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago
Five blocks for 3 days?
Am I the only person that finds it annoying that “Modern Love is shutting down five blocks for rpoduction for three days? What are we…
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brokedown
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
post-sewage lessons, & a question about basements/mortar
The city sewer main broke in front of my house last Friday, spilling a truly terrifying amount of sewage into my basement and up into…
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bennybushwick
in Electricians 13 years and 10 months ago
Looking for a licensed electrician
Thomas Ceriello Thomas was suppose to come this week to do my electrical for my bathroom and he could’t do it because of jury…
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michellefk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Expert Needed for Spalling Brick
We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front. I’d like to consult with a expert…
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add2make4
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
renters and air conditioning
We rent our garden-floor apartment. It is a nice apartment, with dishwasher, granite countertops and a washer dryer. The entire brownstone has central air, which…
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slopefarm
in Appliances 13 years and 10 months ago
Washer/dryer repair
Any recs for honest and skilled washer/dryer repair in Brooklyn? I need someone relatively quickly. We are outside the warranty and service contract period. Much…
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BrooklynButler
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago
Wood Floor Refinishing
Our hardwood (oak) floors are in “eh” condition. Ideally, we’d have them resanded and repolyurethaned. Unfortunately, neither we, nor our contractor, thinks that the boards…
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michellefk
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 10 months ago
Expert Needed for Spalling Brick
We recently removed paint from our brick brownstone and are now having spalling and efflorescence on the front. I’d like to consult with a expert…
0
brokedown
in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago
post-sewage lessons, & a question about basements/mortar
The city sewer main broke in front of my house last Friday, spilling a truly terrifying amount of sewage into my basement and up into…
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