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dancingirl
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 4 months ago
Filing with Landmarks for Window Work Permit
I am looking into either restoring or replacing my windows in the back of my building. Has anyone filed with Landmarks for a “minor work”…
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danw
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 4 months ago
DEP water and sewer line protection
I was considering this program so I read the terms. One exclusion was that a sewer line repair would not be covered if the line…
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anonymous
in Fencing 12 years and 7 months ago
wood fence & pavers
Hi, We are re-doing our back yard and I would greatly appreciate some advice. Where could I purchase: 8′ tall wood fence & good looking,…
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sk16
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 9 months ago
Removing paint from bluestone pavers in front garden?
Hi everybody — I’m hoping someone might have advice. Last year my husband and I purchased a house in So. Slope/Greenwood. One of the many…
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joeynether
in Appliances 12 years and 4 months ago
how do i blow out the oven part of my old chambers stove?,the burners on the top work great,but the oven burner only lights up under half way
chambers oven only burning half way,all top burners are working but thee oven is barely flickering can any one help me in how to blow…
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keith
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 8 months ago
looking for vintage molding
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50a8177f5a0fb-.jpg I am restoring my 1892 brownstone rowhouse in Bed/Stuy and I am missing a critical peice of “chair rail” molding, so I am putting…
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ditmasmom
in Energy Efficiency 12 years and 4 months ago
National Grid -high bills department
I am wondering if anyone has experienced this or can help with some suggestions. We recently purchased a house in ditmas and are currently doing…
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lisa
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Has anyone had any experience with Abbigail Hume as an architect?
In the proposal stage. Want to know if anyone has found her estimates to realistic? Thanks.
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gardenchill
in Waste Management 12 years and 4 months ago
Brick oven pizza Clinton Hill
I just saw this new place today don’t know the name, no sign yet. It’s between St James and Cambridge on Fulton.The man opening it…
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lisa
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Does anyone have any experience with an inspector named Joseph A Pasaturo P.E.?
It’s for an inspection of a limestone in Prospect Lefferts
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ditmasmom
in Insulation 12 years and 6 months ago
Attic insulation: batting or blown in?
We are renovating a Victorian house and are debating about the insulation we should put into the attic. Anyone have thoughts about batting vs blown…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 4 months ago
Renovation loans - additional cost and time?
I am looking to renovate at townhouse in Crown Hts/Bed Stuy, to rent and possibly occupy some day. I have been assuming $300k (and 6…
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shirleys
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Renovation
I notice quite a few kitchen renovations where the kitchen is moved to the Parlor floor. Has anyone renovated a kitchen on the Garden floor? …
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slightREobsession
in Other 12 years and 11 months ago
Drinking water has started to taste funny
Recently our water has started to taste funny intermittently. I haven’t yet isolated the problem yet, but the fact that our tenants are tasting it…
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moskow_on_gowanus
in Roofers 13 years and 2 months ago
Roof. Again. Why I got quotes much higher then mentioned on this forum?
OK, so we need a new roof. It is not terrible, but sometimes roof leeks around skylights and it is old. We got quotes from…
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reNO
in Antiques 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron coal fireplace insert
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd9195b33426-.jpg Hi everyone! We are doing a renovation and unfortunately don’t have room for the old cast iron coal fireplace insert that came with the…
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noodle3
in Real Estate - Sales 12 years and 4 months ago
388 Bridge - First time Homebuyer
Hi guys. I’m hoping to be a first time homebuyer and I’m very interested in the condos that will be for sale in the 388…
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parkslopeneighbor
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 4 months ago
Reat Estate (Landmarks Specialty) Attorney
Can anybody recommend a good, reasonably agressive, attorney? We have some very agressive neighbors who are planning work that will dramatically alter their house, claim…
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