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anonymous
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 1 month ago
1377 Pacific Street - how is the neighborhood
Hi All, I saw a beautifully renovated home on pacific st. in crown heights (http://realestate.nytimes.com/sales/detail/253-NS1205311170/1377-Pacific-Street-fully-renovated-by-architect-BROOKLYN-NY-11216). It looks nice, however, I am very concerned about the…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 1 month ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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verytired
in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron tubs for sale
2 original Turner Towers cast iron tubs for sale, $500 each, OBO. Corner units, one with drain on the square end, one with drain on…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 1 month ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Hardwood floors over concrete substrate
Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…
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WantBklynHeights
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 9 months ago
Interior Designer / Decorator Recommendations
My wife and I are looking for an interior designer / decorator to help with furniture, rug, window treatment, and wall hanging selection for a…
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greencat
in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago
Electric stove for rental apt? Bad idea?
Hi Brownstoners, So I picked up an electrical stove by mistake from IKEA for a rental apartment. It’s a big nightmare to return in. Are…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 1 month ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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ilovestoops
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 1 month ago
need rec for long distance moving company
I thought maybe someone on Brownstoner had used a long distance (Austin-NYC in my case) moving company that they would recommend. Also, please mention any…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago
Removing Dirt From Garden
I’m in the process of redoing our back garden after moving in a year ago. Before I go any further I need to remove dirt…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 1 month ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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bk_bstoner1
in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommending excellent electric company
Hey ‘Stoners, I finally have another great company to recommend. I’m having the tenant floor rewired in my brownstone and I have hired Limar electric…
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berniceshola
in Demolition 13 years and 1 month ago
structural engineer recommendations?
hey all, I have a 20-foot wide, 3-story brownstone, and I’m considering removing an eight-foot section of parlor-floor wall, parallel to the party walls, that…
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southernslope
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Garden Level in July or August
Our daycare provider just found out that she needs to leave her apartment for owner renovations. She’s looking for a garden level apartment (prefers staying…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Permitted to store things in boiler room?
We have a pretty big self-enclosed room for the boiler and hot water heaters. I store metal pipes, spare fixtures, and stuff in there. In…
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wistletown
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Skeleton Keys Needed
Hi, I just purchased a house with a ton of beautiful panel doors that uses a skeleton-type key to lock. Unfortunately, none of the keys…
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