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elraine

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

arzeitz

in Flooring 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

DouglasAlan

in Demolition 14 years and 1 month 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 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

BrianR

in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

mack68

in Chimney and Fireplace 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

NorthSleeper

in Construction 14 years and 1 month 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 1 month 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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JJack

in Cellar 14 years and 1 month 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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dawnc

in Architecture 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

ahmedmsaad

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

bubu

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

guikazoid

in Real Estate - General 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

cm

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month 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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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

lapinagile

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month 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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yanks21

in Other 14 years and 1 month 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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aravalittle

in Landscaping 14 years and 1 month ago

Source for Bluestone or Slate Pavers?

Hi, We are thinking of removing the cement in our front yard here in Brooklyn, creating a garden bed, and putting down either slate or…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

mimsnyc

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years and 1 month ago

Replace shower body and close up the tile?

We need to replace the shower body in one of our showers, and are looking for someone who can do both the replacement/plumbing work as…

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Updated 14 years and 1 month ago

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