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crownheights2013
in Building Code 11 years and 11 months ago
Convert former garage to residential use - is it possible?
Is it possible to convert a former garage (I believe that is what it is – behind a brownstone – or maybe former stables?) to…
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mediamaven56
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Short Sale Realtor?
Hi everyone, Might anyone be able to recommend a realtor specializing in short sales/bank owned/foreclosed properties in the Bed Stuy and Crown Heights areas? Someone…
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M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Hot water in shower is not hot
I recently installed a Prestige Excellence condenser boiler in my duplex apartment. I am not getting hot water from the shower but it is only…
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arasaryan
in Furniture 13 years and 5 months ago
What color bedroom furniture goes with yellow walls, white trim, blue checker bedspread?
Hi all, I have an extra room I need to turn into a guest room. The walls are yellow, and the trim/closet doors are white.…
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deanbh
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 11 months ago
Full length shower doors?
Does anyone here have a walk in shower where the door is full height? My wife has been looking on Houzz etc and is wanting…
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vyirfxzpfdbaj
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
HVAC specialist
Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good repair man for electric HVAC split systems. Just moved into a place and need someone to…
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acuriousman
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Radiator valve is TOO LOUD!
I have a one pipe heating radiator and my valve is EXTREMELY loud. Whenever it’s heating up, it squealing and sputters like crazy for quite…
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jeanmarine2
in Appliances 12 years and 4 months ago
Stackable washer/dryer - model recommendations?
I’m interested in recommendations for a non-basement stackable washer / dryer – we are looking for a stackable w/d for our top/third floor next to…
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jjbel
in Tile 12 years and 6 months ago
Tiles for Balcony?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518051e9c8706-.jpg Hello All, My neighbor has nice tiles on her outdoor balcony (pictured). She does not recall where she got it or what it’s called. …
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xalex25
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 2 months ago
replacing kitchen tiles
the floors of our kitchen settled and now all grout a few tiles are cracked. i don’t think the floor is going to settle anymore…
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X-10 3 way slave switches
I have 2 NIB (New in Box) X-10 Deco slave switches that I have no need of. They are model WS-14A and X-10 Pro model…
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jbbeta
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Windows / Facade questions
Two of our big house projects coming up are the front facade (brownstone, painted over sometime in the 80’s) and front window replacement (aluminum contractor…
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mrohrmann
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Original Parquet Flooring Stock - Any Recommendations Appreciated
Dear Brownstoners, can anyone please recommend places in Brooklyn where I could find some old parquet flooring stock (i believe its red oak, see picture…
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prebubbleclintonhiller
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Build I Green/Lowe's Parking Lot
Wanted to perform a small public service and let people who are driving down to shop at build it green not to park in the…
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macushla
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
contractor to Install Pocket Door
We’d like to install pocket doors in an existing wall in our 17 foot wide townhouse. This would involved widening an existing door, etc. In…
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radgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years and 11 months ago
desperately seeking Paint Stripper or Paint Removal Rec's
We have some doors, window casing trim, baseboard pieces that need paint stripping or removal. All the pieces are already detached from the house, so…
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nintzk86
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Architect Recommendation
I am looking for an architect for two projects, one small and one large. The first, and the more immediate project is that I would…
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misconformist
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Adding a large skylight: do I need to file/ do I need an architect
Hello: I want to add a large skylight to the top of my third floor space (not stairwell). Is this something that a contractor can…
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