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sunbury
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
Re-do of back garden patio and addition of shed - worth it?
Over the years, I have “band aided” my garden. Flower bed in middle, with lattic panels 8ft high. Two feet above chain link fence. No…
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joan
in Masonry 13 years ago
Need mason specializing in laying of bluestone in the garden and concrete pad.
I currently have a path and patio in garden that needs to be relaid professionally on a gravel and sand base. The area needs to…
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arch007
in Building Code 13 years ago
CONDO BOARD MEMBERS LIST?
is there some official registration that can be obtained from public records such as ACRIS? DOB is questioning who signed my application as not a…
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jameskoster
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years ago
What is this strange device?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5009c4c2b3e62-.jpg It was just installed outside a friend’s window. I thought it might be for environmental quality monitoring, but it looks like something from the…
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deancollins
in About Brooklyn 13 years ago
PublicStuff.com
Just came across this – http://www.publicstuff.com/ny/brooklyn-ny Looks like a great idea if it can get traction. Anyone seen something better to use instead?
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gianpaulo
in Masonry 13 years ago
Cracked brownstone steps (laid over original limestone)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50114ef56bbf3-.jpg About a year ago, I had the Brownstone banding around the front of my house and stoop redone. The company, which is highly recommended…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years ago
Need Someone To Install Pavers For Small Patio
We want to extend our patio with some 12 x 12 pavers for an area of about 78 square feet. Was considering doing it myself…
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ellebrklyn
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years ago
Helping hands for a post renovation cleanup
My partner and I are nearing the end of a big renovation and we need to do a bit of a clean up. Not just…
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M
in For Sale 13 years ago
Laufen toilet seat
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500d4bb003489-.jpg Selling 2 new in box Laufen Toilet seats and cover for Laufen pro toilets.
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joan
in Masonry 13 years ago
Need mason specializing in laying of bluestone in the garden and concrete pad.
I currently have a path and patio in garden that needs to be relaid professionally on a gravel and sand base. The area needs to…
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starfish11040
in Construction 13 years ago
I need a recommendation for a small concrete job
I’m looking for a recommendation of someone who will do a small concrete job. It includes: 1\. patching an area of 4 x 2 ft…
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Kate
in Taxes 13 years ago
Does certificate of capital improvement st-124 cover materials or just labor?
I read a previous thread about kitchen countertops qualifying as capital improvements and thus exempt from sales tax. I downloaded form st-124, but I’m not…
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argylerd
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
SOURCE FOR SHORTER BI FOLD DOORS
Does anyone know where we can buy bi fold doors shorter than 79″? The ideal size would be 76″ We have teice that cutting the…
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wannabebrownstoner
in Pest Control 13 years ago
Rats in the backyard?
We live in a ground floor apartment of a brownstone. The backyard was recently dug up and is in the process of being landscaped, and…
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argylerd
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
SOURCE FOR SHORTER BI FOLD DOORS
Does anyone know where we can buy bi fold doors shorter than 79″? The ideal size would be 76″ We have teice that cutting the…
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jazzbeezy
in Doors 13 years ago
Installing Interior Steel Door?
Forum- I live in an apartment where the elevator opens up directly into my apartment. It’s a small building (9 units), so it’s been ok…
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hatshepsut
in Flooring 13 years ago
Replace or refinish cracked etc. 100 year old floor?
I’ve read through a number of threads on flooring and I am still having trouble deciding what to do about the floor in our co-op…
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bladesmama11
in Foundation 13 years ago
Brownstone waterproofing
Can anyone recommend a contractor to waterproof or fix a wet brownstone foundation wall in the basement?
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