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valerie

in Other 13 years and 10 months ago

Strange odor after plumbing repair?

The maintenance guys replaced a plumbing pipe and had to break through the wall in the small spare bedroom to do so….well over a year…

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brownieinhk

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone had any experience with these contractors?

Hello,  We are considering three construction companies for our near gut renovation.  Has anyone heard about or had any experince with any of these? –GO…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

ppwest

in Cellar 13 years and 10 months ago

Hurricane Prep

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5677f34e815-.jpg I live at the top of the Slope, so not worried, but what should our friends and neighbours in the flood zone [especially with…

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gfsoileau

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago

Extending Parapet?

Hello Brownstoners, my neighbor has an old extension that is partially on my property. The extension is old, older than 10 years and is now…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House

I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn.  I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

dylan621

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Sources

I need to find prefinished hardwood flooring to replace some damaged pieces that matches the existing flooring.  Can anyone recommend a place with a wide selection of…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

snappyglitter

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! PARTY!!!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5627b1b6c98-.gif When: August 25th, 6:30pm Where: 308 Flatbush Avenue What: Do you really have to ask?                                                                                               CobbleSnaps Productions proudly presents our annual End of Summer…

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brownieinhk

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Has anyone had any experience with these contractors?

Hello,  We are considering three construction companies for our near gut renovation.  Has anyone heard about or had any experince with any of these? –GO…

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esther

in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago

Cutting Into Interior Space

My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)

Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate.  The coverage is about the same.  Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

park_slope_boy

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 10 months ago

homeowner warranty?

Do you gals/guys have any suggestions for a good homeowner warranty company? Something that covers basic systems (AC, heating etc). I am looking online and…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

dylan621

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Prefinished Hardwood Flooring Sources

I need to find prefinished hardwood flooring to replace some damaged pieces that matches the existing flooring.  Can anyone recommend a place with a wide selection of…

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guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Geico (Occidental) vs. Allstate (Tristate Insurance Jericho, NY)

Homeowners insurance: Geico is giving a quote $200 more than Allstate.  The coverage is about the same.  Does anyone have experience dealing with Occidental or…

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brownstoner

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

What Does Your Parquet Pattern Look Like?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e5536aae9e4c-.jpg You can now post photos in the comments to a Forum post. To demonstrate, please upload a photo of the pattern of your parquet…

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grimacenyc

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Builder / GC needed for townhouse ground-up construction

Hello- I am looking for reccomendations for experienced Builders / GC’s that would be qualified to bid on our project which is a ground-up construction…

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esther

in Architecture 13 years and 10 months ago

Cutting Into Interior Space

My hubby and I are doing major renovations to our apartment. One of the ideas we had was to put a balcony or small terrace on…

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petrinij

in Mortgage 13 years and 10 months ago

2 family home vs. 1 family home

Dear All Attesting to the fact that I was numb from the shock of signing my mortgage papers and/or to plain ignorance, I’m not sure…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

guikazoid

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Home Insurance Recommendations for Gowanus House

I’ve seen plenty of posting regarding home insurance for brownstones in Brooklyn.  I am looking for home insurance for a house located in the teens…

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bluecat

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

where to get T&G

I’m looking for some Golden Red Oak 2-1/4″ Tongue & Groove flooring, prelaminated.  I found a single sample piece at Premium (3rd Ave/31st St) but…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

cathyg

in Doors 13 years and 11 months ago

Doorbell Installation

I need to install a doorbell to my single family house.  It;s a simple installation with 1 chime and 1 bell.  I am getting outrageously…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

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