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jb312

in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago

Lumberyard?

What lumberyards convenient to the south slope have people had good experiences with? I’m doing a fencing project in the next couple of weeks, and…

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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago

5 PANEL POCKET DOORS

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1c802382d1d-.jpg A pair of pocket doors for sale. They’re in very good condition. They are stripped and sanded. The dimensions are 82″ by 30″ by…

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caruso151

in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago

7th Ave & 19th Street Beer Garden?

My husband said he saw people working on the site on 7th Avenue between 19th and 20th that was reportedly going to be a beer…

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GBanner

in Energy Efficiency 13 years and 9 months ago

White roof - what kind of roof do I have?

My building is hoping to paint or coat our black roof white – we want to keep the building cooler, reduce the heat island effect,…

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yanks21

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago

Recs for exterior drain issues?

The drains in the backyard and shaftway drain suuuuper slowly during and after a decent rain- a good 3 inch pool of water hangs around…

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architerp

in Masonry 13 years and 9 months ago

Free Reddish/Brownish Stones for Pick-Up

Anyone willing to pick-up the stones can have them for free. I removed them from my driveway a few weeks ago and they’ve been sitting…

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daveinbedstuy

in Quality of Life 13 years and 9 months ago

Why aren't the first few threads on the Home page appearing on time?

This seems like an analog type problem in a digital world.  It started yesterday. Rather annoying.

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wiley

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago

asbestos abatement for boiler

I’ replacing my boiler – my old boiler has some asbestos insulation lining that needs to be removed. I’m guessing it’s about 20 square feet.…

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daveinbedstuy

in Quality of Life 13 years and 9 months ago

Why aren't the first few threads on the Home page appearing on time?

This seems like an analog type problem in a digital world.  It started yesterday. Rather annoying.

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bedstuytownhouse

in Landlord 13 years and 9 months ago

Are you able to move to evict tenants for using drugs?

Our next door neighbor, who is quite a bit older, has tenants that are smoking a lot of marijuana in the evenings to the point…

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orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Recs to refinish cast iron tubs

We have a cast iron tub which we want to refinish (inside and out), any recommendations for someone who does this? Thanks

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geezee

in Antiques 13 years and 9 months ago

Brass Doorknob Repair

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1afc4d30aa1-.jpg We have lovely doorknobs we’d like to repair and return to their rightful place, but the spindle is stuck in one of them (maybe…

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susanhahn

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

looking for topsoil for my new backyard garden

Is there anywhere that sells loose topsoil or in large quantities for a good price?

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Sweet-Action

in Real Estate - Rentals 13 years and 9 months ago

What would you call this apartment?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1b2ad32811e-.jpg Hey all, We’re in the process of listing our garden level rental unit, and we’re having a hard time finding the right description. It’s…

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Updated 13 years and 9 months ago

Want a dehumidifier? (shown on side to fit Forum space)

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e1b4139efa86-.jpg I have a 65 pint Delonghi dehumidifier (manual empty or gravity hose drain) for the first person who will pick it up from my…

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wistletown

in Tile 13 years and 9 months ago

Daltile Subway Artic White Tiles for Sale - 3X6 inches

Hi, I have about 250 feet of subway tiles for sale. Brand: Daltile Line: Rittenhouse Size: 3 X 6 inches Color: Artic White They sell for…

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Davidson

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 9 months ago

302 2nd Street - The Crest

Does anyone have any info/opinions/updates about The Crest. Any knowlegde of building problems, lawsuits, safety issues, etc. Thank you

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spaceaddict

in Agents and Brokers 13 years and 9 months ago

Sellers/ Buyers' Agent Finding Tenant?

I am looking for a two family house and plan to rent out one. Although I am new to the area and concern about finding…

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DouglasAlan

in Security 13 years and 9 months ago

Slomin's Shield vs. ADT

I have a two family house, and I want both my home and my tenant’s apartment to have monitored security. My tenant has a separate…

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wiley

in Boiler Repair 13 years and 9 months ago

asbestos abatement for boiler

I’ replacing my boiler – my old boiler has some asbestos insulation lining that needs to be removed. I’m guessing it’s about 20 square feet.…

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