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stickerhappy
in Heating 13 years and 8 months ago
Double wrapping pipes?
My basement has 1/2″ thick insulation on the main (maybe 2.5″) steampipes- I heard from some people that it should be more like 1″ or…
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xistent
in Doors 13 years and 8 months ago
Plexi Glass For Security Door
I need to get new plexi glass for security door. As it doesn’t seem to be a standard size I don’t think I can simply…
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smierdiakow
in Cellar 13 years and 8 months ago
Waterproofing basement
We finally need to fix our leaky basement. It’s been too long. We got an estimate from Mid-Atlantic, but they seemed very determined AND pretty…
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stickerhappy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 10 months ago
Peeling lead paint violation - how to fix safely?
I have an old violation from 2001 (way before I bought the building) for peeling/cracking lead paint in one of the tenants’ bedrooms. It’s just…
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theoriginalbrooklyngreene
in Utilities 13 years and 8 months ago
What wireless service has the best (data?) signal in Fort Greene?
My daughter wants to get me an iphone but I’m not sure. **What wireless service has the best signal in Fort Greene?** I’m not sure…
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Whitestoner
in History 13 years and 10 months ago
Researching the history of a particular Brownstone
We purchased a brownstone a couple of years ago and I would like to know more of it’s history. Has anyone done this? Or could…
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ellistom
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
file with DoB for private roof hatch?
An owner in my co-op wants to install a private roof-hatch to access the roof (exercising her private roof rights) for the purpose of maintaining…
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JMT
in Architecture 13 years and 8 months ago
Ceiling on top floor sagging
We pulled down some sagging plaster and discovered that the entire ceiling (lathe and plaster and what looks like old 2 x 4 fir) is…
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guikazoid
in Inspection 14 years and 1 month ago
Realtor Recommended Inspector
I’ve been reading some articles about being weary about realtor recommend home inspectors. My realtor recommended Rich Perri. I have read amazing things about him on Brownstoner.…
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widthom
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Armstrong Vinyl Floor Tiles - 2 cases - 90 sq.ft.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ecdb506374c0-.jpg I have 2 sealed cases of Armstrong “Imperial Texture” vinyl composition tiles. 45 sq.ft. in Pomegranate Red and 45 sq.ft. in Pumpkin Orange. Perfect…
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bennybushwick
in Glass 13 years and 8 months ago
Glass
Any recommendation a glass maker in Brooklyn . i am looking for a custom glass panel that i can place on top of antique…
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widthom
in Flooring 13 years and 8 months ago
Armstrong Vinyl Floor Tiles - 2 cases - 90 sq.ft.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ecdb506374c0-.jpg I have 2 sealed cases of Armstrong “Imperial Texture” vinyl composition tiles. 45 sq.ft. in Pomegranate Red and 45 sq.ft. in Pumpkin Orange. Perfect…
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Dksbs
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Don't forget alternate side parking on Friday
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Don’t forget about alternate side parking on Friday. I did a few years ago and got a ticket. I also learned…
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Dksbs
in Other 13 years and 8 months ago
Don't forget alternate side parking on Friday
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Don’t forget about alternate side parking on Friday. I did a few years ago and got a ticket. I also learned…
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gardenchill
in Radiators 13 years and 8 months ago
Very, VERY loud clanking radiator
I have my radiator shut off due to the loud clanking. Does anyone know of a heating specialist/plumber that will take on a “small” job…
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flyingfish
in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago
Need recommendations for video security for Brownstone
My mother lives alone in Cobble Hill, and some things have gone missing recently. She would like to put in a video security setup -…
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ronman
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 8 months ago
coffin corner turn at stop of stairs
During construction the “coffin corner” was cut, i want to replace it . the bottom shelf piece was a piece of wood. I have seen…
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lola
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
good carpenter
anyone recommend a good carpenter for some interior work, and someone to do some outdoor work on the brick addition to my brownstone which is…
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