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stickerhappy
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
Quality front door closer
Our vestibule door slams like crazy when the front door is also open- I guess it creates a vacuum which makes it slam closed. I…
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PSGal
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
Best Temporary Solution for a Foundation Wall Crack
Hello always-helpful Brownstoners. Question: It may take us a bit of time for us to get to a permament solution for a recently found, small…
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well_pHed
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 13 years and 8 months ago
Recommendation for Paint Stripping, Shutter Restoration and/or Lead Abatement
If you are looking into stripping and/or restoring your historic woodwork, you should seriously consider hiring Gerald LaStarza, of Brooklyn Modern. (info@brooklynartisan.com; brooklynmodern.com) After our kid…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
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jstern14
in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago
Secondary entrance door to apartment doesn't open 180 degrees, is that an issue (with DOB/fire code)?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ee03f2d1f9b2-.jpg My wife and I are looking at a co-op apartment that is a combination of what used to be two apartments; the units have…
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any
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
DIY renovations??
Hi, I’ve seen monay people mention on here that doing as much of a renovation yourself as you can, can save lots of money. As…
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PSGal
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
Best Temporary Solution for a Foundation Wall Crack
Hello always-helpful Brownstoners. Question: It may take us a bit of time for us to get to a permament solution for a recently found, small…
0
N
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
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vixg123
in Insurance 13 years and 7 months ago
h06 insurance
I need to buy H06 wall insurance for a condo in order to close on my apartment and was wondering if anyone had any insurance…
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theklahy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 7 months ago
Clearing a stop work order
A property owned by my mom and step dad received two stop work orders by the DOB when a neighbor complained about renovation he was…
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N
in Cellar 13 years and 7 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
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rcltrh
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 7 months ago
Cabinet Installer Recommendations
We have picked out the cabinets we like from Home Depot – one of the Martha Stewart lines sleek and moden – and have opted…
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chrisn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 7 months ago
Steam heating main air vents, why two?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eded764897ef-.jpg The steam heating system in our recently purchased, three story (plus basement where the boiler is) frame house in williamgsburg heats the house very…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
0
gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
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gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 7 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
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any
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
0
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