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nicholskitchen
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 2 months ago
Any kitchen remodeling ideas for a wider space?
Hey everybody, I was looking for some new kitchen remodeling ideas. I would like to make my space look bigger but also have some extra…
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SewardWasRight
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Lincrusta
The lincrusta on the wall lining our stairway is starting to crack in one place. It’s made it 120 years without cracking. On the opposite…
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titleone
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago
Stoop over reaches property line?
I want to learn how far my stoop can safely over reach the property line on the street side, without running afoul of the law.…
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well_pHed
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for poster "faithful" re bluestone slabs
Hi – We were corresponding about possibly purchasing your excess bluestone. http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/k95AFZvvd*M=/iso-bluestone-flags-for-sidewalk-restoration Let me know if you are still interested in selling it. park DOT…
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spfuhl
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
I'm looking for a good contractor to restore the outside of my brownstone. Any ideas?
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Augustiner
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Sidewalk violation
I received a Sidewalk violation with 45 day notice. My sidewalk is bluestone and it´s not bad at all, no steps no holes. What´s this…
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sourgrapes
in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago
In search of pocket doors or french doors.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5183fbf1e4cf1-.jpg We are in search of a pair of pocket doors or french doors to be used as pocket doors. Each door needs to be…
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11231
in Flooring 12 years and 2 months ago
Best material for stair runners in brownstone?
I am looking for recommendations for materials and places to buy stair runners. This is for the main staircase in a brownstone, which goes up to…
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est
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 3 months ago
Lowe's or Home Depot for plants?
Hi all, Which store is better for buying plants, flowers etc, Home Depot or Lowe’s? I’ve gone to Shannon’s on Fort Hamilton Ave. over the last couple…
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dylan621
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Reviews for Rocco's All Type Roofing and Fatos Roofing aka Eminence Construction
Has anyone used either of these roofers? Rocco’s Roofing or Fatos Roofing (Nick and Fatos Qoku). Were you happy with their work? Thanks
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birdsandbones
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Contractor Bids
My husband and I are purchasing an apartment. We want to complete some minor renovations. We haven’t yet taken ownership of the apartment, and -…
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Giovanna
in Construction 12 years and 2 months ago
Leaf Catcher for Drain?
A have a 7’x5′ ditch below my porch that drains rain water. I’ve tried every type of cover to prevent leaves from clogging it. I’m…
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househunter
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 2 months ago
Heat Pump Installation
Hello, we’d like to install a heat pump in our windowless guest room. Do you have any recommendations for models? Any good Mitsubishi ones? Also, do…
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newowner
in Exterminator 12 years and 2 months ago
Subterranean Lovesick Termites
I discovered termites in our detached woodframe house last year, which we then had treated by Kingsway. They used injected Cyper TC into holes drilled all…
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jjq
in Heating and Cooling 12 years and 2 months ago
One or Two Heatpumps for My Building
I have a 3 floor brownstone which I want to retrofit with a multi-zone Heatpump. We will have 8 total zones– 4 Zones per floor.…
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SewardWasRight
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Lincrusta
The lincrusta on the wall lining our stairway is starting to crack in one place. It’s made it 120 years without cracking. On the opposite…
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jeanmarine2
in Decks and Porches 12 years and 3 months ago
What's the Best Material for Steel Deck (Overall and For Walking On in Summer)?
I’m interested in what’s a better material for a steel deck infill – cement, diamondplate, metal slats, etc.? Here’s the feedback I’ve gotten so far…
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mjdvorkin
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 2 months ago
Need an estimate for the renovations of the wood brick molding framing the windows of our landmarked townhouse- any suggestions of a contractor?
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