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cheryl112
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for cellar brick repointing
Any recommendations? It’s the first step of a whole basement remodel that I’d like to do.
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bklynbrickhouse
in Heating 13 years and 3 months ago
Good Steam Heat Pros? Air-Vent Maintenance? 2nd Fl Cool
Hi, Anyone have good experiences with professionals who really know single thermostat, one-pipe low-pressure steam radiator heating systems, and proper radiator/main air vents/valves settings…
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11231
in Other 13 years and 3 months ago
Recommendation for a Wireless Doorbell?
Can anyone recommend a wireless doorbell for a four-story (3 family) building? Thank you.
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Liani
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 3 months ago
Finally willing to share my handy man!
Folks, So I’m finally ready to share my new handyman contact info. (I needed to wait till they were done with a few projects here..)…
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LowerUWSider
in Building Code 13 years and 3 months ago
Buildings Department Permit for Window Replacement?
Does anyone know whether a buildings department permit is required for the replacement of windows (brick to brick) on the primary facade of a landmarked…
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ag
in Metalwork 13 years and 3 months ago
Non-Ugly Interior Window Gates?
We’re looking at buying a street-level apt that’s currently w/o any security. Just learned that we’re not allowed to install window gates on the building’s exterior…
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slimc
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
TILE FLOOR -- REMOVE AND REPLACE
I am looking for someone to remove a tiled kitchen floor, assess the original wood floor underneath (if it exists) and retile or refinish based…
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CHM
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
Grout or caulk between tub and tiles
The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with mold. I want to regrout and think we should just use grout with…
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s54321c
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 4 months ago
Do you have a place we could store our bicycles?
We have a tiny apartment on 13th street and Prospect Park West and are looking for a storage solution for our bikes. Please let us…
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DouglasAlan
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 3 months ago
Backyard Playground Safety Tiles
I’m looking for these things in Brooklyn, or anywhere in the NYC/Nassau County area. Everybody sells the indoor tiles, but I need the ones specifically…
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longhaul
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
Interior Staircase Handrail Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e565e4c89266-.jpg I am trying to replace a missing segment of a wooden handrail from an interior staircase. I would like to match the profile of…
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bricklayer
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 3 months ago
In search of balusters / spindles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f26296cdbbe7-.jpg Hi everyone, We are repairing the staircase in our brownstone and need to add a few missing balusters. We’d love to be able to…
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renoishard2
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 3 months ago
Waste Line Q: Cleanout plug not closing tightly
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f25c15b8d08d-.jpg My cleanout plug is not closing tightly on the trap of the house’s main waste line; there is a 1/2″ gap. Odors escape from…
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stevecym
in Metalwork 13 years and 4 months ago
WANTED: Approx 1/8" thick Sheet Metal
I picked up a pretty large and I would say professional potter’s wheel which needs some repairs (the basin around the wheel is rotted). I…
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stella2009
in Foundation 13 years and 9 months ago
French Drain
Could you please recommend someone to install an external french drain (and/or a trench drain)? I would really appreciate if you can share your experience…
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jgordon
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 13 years and 6 months ago
need someone to fix iron post attached to brownstone steps
We live in a brownstone with the usual outdoor staircase going up to the parlor floor. The railings are iron and they begin at the…
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slightREobsession
in Exteriors 13 years and 4 months ago
How to fix a hole in brownstone facade?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2449000f394-.jpg Hi all, I have a hole in my facade where the banister should be anchored (see picture – I’ll also have to patch a…
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Johanna
in Exterminator 13 years and 4 months ago
Large Beehive found under a floor.
Yesterday, I was patching an old subfloor for a client in Midwood and found a really large beehive filled with honey under the floor. No…
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