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Jessie6272
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Wood Stripping Class for Beginners
Hi Everyone! Three of us attended an introductory wood finishing class with Steve on Saturday. It was packed full of useful information such as: different…
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ib28
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Deck Stair Height Question
I know that backyard decks in NYC are required to have a railing height of at least 42 inches per code. But what about the…
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moriata
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Protecting staircase and hallway during move-in?
Hi, we just had our common hallway, second floor stairs and walls repainted. Our new tenants are moving in soon. How do we protect the…
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Fallen branch from Parks Dept tree
This past Monday when the big storms / wind rolled through, a huge branch from our neighbor’s tree came crashing down in the street (a…
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atkinsp
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Drafting Drawing for LPC for Replacing Window
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone that could do drawings for LPC for replacing (non original) windows in a Landmarked district? I’ve already begun…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
ISO Window AC to fit with window guards
Hello Brownstoners, Any recs? Need a slim AC that does not impede with window guards. TIA!
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xuytbjicwnofjdde
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Fallen branch from Parks Dept tree
This past Monday when the big storms / wind rolled through, a huge branch from our neighbor’s tree came crashing down in the street (a…
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heightsgirl
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Floor Refinisher
Can anyone recommend a good floor refinisher in addition to the requisite Verrazano’s and Carlos companies?
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parkslopeguy
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
floating deck
I was asked a question today and for the life of me i cant find an answer on the city sites, so now im really…
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atkinsp
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Drafting Drawing for LPC for Replacing Window
Does anyone have a recommendation for someone that could do drawings for LPC for replacing (non original) windows in a Landmarked district? I’ve already begun…
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InBklyn76
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Mini-Splits for heating/cooling whole house
I have read so many messages in this board about mini splits and having significant doubt about whether I am making a bad choice by…
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ovbcgzyflcvwei
in General Discussion 2 years and 2 months ago
Estate Sale- Crown Heights
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
C of O / removing a kitchen
I’m renovating a small 1860s frame house that has no certificate of occupancy. It’s in extremely poor condition and is being gut-renovated. It has two…
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santos
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Door repair
Door repair and finishing before and after [20230727_153849](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:7k9j:20230727_153849.jpg.jpg) [20230727_153856](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:THsh:20230727_153856.jpg.jpg)
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PNutz
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Converting 2 family to 1 family - Questions from a newbie
Hi all, We own a 2 family home and are at the early planning stage of converting it to single family use. The home was…
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peaceout
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
ISO Window AC to fit with window guards
Hello Brownstoners, Any recs? Need a slim AC that does not impede with window guards. TIA!
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
C of O / removing a kitchen
I’m renovating a small 1860s frame house that has no certificate of occupancy. It’s in extremely poor condition and is being gut-renovated. It has two…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 2 years and 3 months ago
Varnish for Front Doors
to answer a question that came to me by email or text (from someone on this board): I prefer these marine varnishes in this order:…
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