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brooklyngal7

in Tile 12 years ago

Corner round tiles for old bathroom

Hi, I’m trying to replace some tiles in my 105-year-old bathroom. I need only 4 of them, They go on a corner and are therefore…

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Updated 12 years ago

slick

in Brownstoner 12 years ago

new water heater

Hi. My current hot water heater has been diagnosed on life support. It looks like I need a new one. The current one is roughly…

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Updated 12 years ago

ronman

in Roofers 12 years ago

White Marble Mantle

White Marble mantle approx 64 inch in width. Email me at sebb_23@msndotcom

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housepoor

in Plumbing 12 years ago

Back flow preventer for sprinker line

I was told that I needed a back flow preventer for the separate line feeding my fire sprinkler system. Do sprinkler feeds also require back…

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Updated 12 years ago

ashiny

in Building Code 12 years ago

Confused: Cellar or Basement?

My husband inherited this low-stoop townhouse in Brooklyn from his grandfather few years ago. Recently We’ve been thinking about renovating what we call the “garden…

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suzy

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

getting rid of radiators

We have a bunch of old radiators sitting in our backyard– they didn’t fit into our heating plan (wrong size for new room layout) when…

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Updated 12 years ago

slick

in Brownstoner 12 years ago

new water heater

Hi. My current hot water heater has been diagnosed on life support. It looks like I need a new one. The current one is roughly…

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skeer126

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

Creating uniformity on my block

I really like the block I am going to be living on which is greene ave in bed stuy. It is very uniform row housing…

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skeer126

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago

Exposed duct work for HVAC- Please help!!

I am moving in my brownstone on May 1st and I don’t have central air. I am going to be installing Mitsubishi mr slims in…

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housepoor

in Plumbing 12 years ago

Back flow preventer for sprinker line

I was told that I needed a back flow preventer for the separate line feeding my fire sprinkler system. Do sprinkler feeds also require back…

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ajeb

in Legal 12 years ago

legal rights on lot line windows/ landmarking a building

Hi, Our 4 condo free standing warehouse building, over 100 years old, has windows on both sides, on lot lines. The empty lot next door…

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hea

in Roofers 12 years ago

Landmark alteration violations -- prior to purchase

Hi Brownstoners – My family purchased a landmarked commercial property close to 20 years ago. At the time of purchase, there were no outstanding landmark…

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Updated 12 years ago

julia77

in Appliances 12 years ago

Laundry under the stoop

We are desperately trying to figure out where to put a washer/dryer. None of the obvious options (basement, extension in the rear, bathroom, kitchen, etc.)…

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Updated 12 years ago

joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago

WOOD STAIR BALUSTERS FOR SALE

20 maple Balusters! 10 are 31 3/8 and 10 are 27 1/2\. I already have them stripped and sanded, they are ready to install. $10…

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joesalem

in Architectural Salvage 12 years ago

WOOD STAIR BALUSTERS FOR SALE

20 maple Balusters! 10 are 31 3/8 and 10 are 27 1/2\. I already have them stripped and sanded, they are ready to install. $10…

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carlyfreedom

in Masonry 12 years ago

ISO mason or contractor to build low brick wall in our backyard

Our backyard is low because a previous owner had a pool. There is a partial crumbling concrete wall around the perimeter. We need somebody to…

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ferney1c

in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years ago

I need help designing a renovation.

I realize I need guidance concerning where to put things in my upcoming renovation. I am trying to put ideas together but I am somewhat…

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basementbound

in About Brooklyn 12 years ago

surveyor

Looking for a land surveyor- any recommendations? Thank you.

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Updated 12 years ago

nintzk

in Soundproofing 14 years ago

soundproofing ceiling

Has anyone here had their apartments soundproofed?  I am talking about interior soundproofing, not windows.  I am not looking to make it absolutely quiet.  This is…

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Updated 12 years ago

webjay

in DIY 12 years ago

Ceiling mount to carry body weight

We’ve rented a penthouse apartment in a brownstone and I’d like to mount something like a [TRX Xmount](http://www.trxtraining.com/products/trx-xmount–2) in the ceiling. How do I know…

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Updated 12 years ago

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