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lilern
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Contractor needed fro bathroom repair
The apartment above mine has been having toilet issues that gave way on Saturday resulting in three inches of water in their bathroom. Long story…
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Richards
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
reel lawn mower sharpening?
Anyone know where I can have my extremely dull reel mower sharpened? I’ve seen the kits to do it yourself but I think mine is…
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fgp
in Garden 12 years and 2 months ago
Discovered concrete over bluestone in garden
We live in a 1850s brownstone in Fort Greene and recently cleaned up the garden. I was very surprised to find two 3 foot wide…
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guikazoid
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
What is this pipe in my cellar for? (from cellar to front of house)
Hello, I have a pipe in my cellar that leads to the front of the house. Below you will find 3 short clips. Can anyone…
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oldbaby
in Quality of Life 12 years and 3 months ago
CAN WE PLANT SOME GRASS IN FORT GREENE PARK?
It’s a dust bowl! It’s gross. Filled with broken glass. why can’t the city plant grass? Please sign this petition: https://www.change.org/petitions/the-fort-greene-dust-bowl-plant-grass-so-everyone-can-enjoy-the-park#
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mad-king
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Blown-in Insulation into Existing Wall
Hello, can I insulate the interior and exterior walls with blown in insulation through the attice> Normally you drill holes into the walls in…
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hbranty
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Bathroom without a tub ok in rental?
Bathroom is long and narrow (5 feet x 15 feet) and we are thinking of removing tub and having a big tiled shower only. Is…
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mousta
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Has anyone used DIG for landscaping their yard?
I walked by DIG on atlantic this weekend and checked out their website. Seems like they do fairly extensive yard renovations and plantings. I am…
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greencat
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 2 months ago
Selling home from outside NYC
Hi all- We are living outside NYC (out of the country, actually) and are interested in selling our brownstone. Has anyone been through the process?…
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xistent
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Coatin Roof To Make House Cooler
Our roof was recently redone and in great shape, I think it’s Firestone that Leakmaster’s uses…. Was Considering coating with aluminum sulfate as a means…
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blue1892
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Real Estate Firms that work with FHA buyers.
Hi All – Happy Monday! We are FHA buyer’s looking in Brooklyn and are curious if anyone has had any recent success with an FHA…
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cobblehillbilly
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 12 years and 2 months ago
Paint booth facility for cabinet doors
Does anyone know where I can get my kitchen cabinet doors professionally spray painted? Thanks=)
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greenmountain
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Example of bathroom with shower and no tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5198dd46452d4-.jpg HBranty asked about this. My showers are shaped to fit the space available. This is a larger bathroom, but I waterproof the whole room,…
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putnam
in DIY 12 years and 2 months ago
Where to rent tools?
Hello all, I was trying to find a place to rend tools and wondering if you had any suggestions? Specifically looking for an infrared paint…
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karenanne9
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Kohler Bellwether Tub 60x30 for sale $475
I inadvertantly purchased an extra left hand, white, 60×30 Kohler Bellwether tub (cast iron). It is brand new, still wrapped and at my construction site…
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karenanne9
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Kohler Bellwether Tub 60x30 for sale $475
I inadvertantly purchased an extra left hand, white, 60×30 Kohler Bellwether tub (cast iron). It is brand new, still wrapped and at my construction site…
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gallagmc
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 2 months ago
Uninstalling Custom Shelves
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519651e7a9f3e-.jpg Rather foolishly, we had custom shelves installed into a rental apartment. Much to our chagrin, the owner decided to sell our place 5 months…
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greenmountain
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Example of bathroom with shower and no tub
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5198dd46452d4-.jpg HBranty asked about this. My showers are shaped to fit the space available. This is a larger bathroom, but I waterproof the whole room,…
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