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kellyj
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 12 years and 9 months ago
vapor barrier extension floor
During the inspection of the home we are looking to buy, there was an issue with no vapor barrier being installed under the extension (small…
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dkal
in Sidewalks 12 years and 9 months ago
Type of bluestone for paving front yard?
I’ve hired a contractor to redo my front yard and stoop. He’ll be repaving the (100 sq foot) yard with bluestone. I had envisioned bluestone…
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katywriter
in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago
Slanted brownstone/uneven settling/fix?
Hi there, we are looking to buy a brownstone. On one side of it is a row of brownstones, on the other is a much…
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crownrenovation
in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago
Calling all Architects for Queen Anne Renovation in Crown Heights
We are closing on a 4 story limestone in Crown Heights North and looking for architects and or design/build firms to discuss our renovation project.…
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gowanusgus
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Boiler mystery - recommended technician?
Hi, Our upstairs tenant’s boiler is an enerjet gas furnace which was working perfectly for many years until the end of last winter. The furnace…
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gowanusgus
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Boiler mystery - recommended technician?
Hi, Our upstairs tenant’s boiler is an enerjet gas furnace which was working perfectly for many years until the end of last winter. The furnace…
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bobjohn
in Other 12 years and 9 months ago
hindsight of the storm
So after you went though this storm, how would you prepare for the next storm? Some people talk about protable generators. some people install sump…
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bdz
in Construction 12 years and 9 months ago
Gas stations with gas
We neglected to fill up our car and now are struggling to find a gas station with gas in the area. Has anyone had any…
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fangfang2007
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
Letter of Objection
Does anyone really get approvel the letter of no objection from DOB? If got rejected, can we try the second time for the letter? My…
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mattsbaer
in Co-Op Related 12 years and 9 months ago
Renters in a co-op?
Looking at a few different co-ops in PH/CH, some of them have sponsor units rented out to long-time tenants and some do not. Does a…
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jasonmones
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?
I am looking to add an addition (6ft) to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…
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emekap
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…
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jasonmones
in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?
I am looking to add an addition (6ft) to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…
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UWS
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago
Seeking ideas for back wall in backyard
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f0d5e7cfc-.jpg The storm exposed what an eyesore the cement back wall of our garden is – after trimming away 35 years’ worth of ivy, I…
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lasignora
in Antiques 12 years and 9 months ago
Looking for stone fireplace mantel
We are currently restoring a brownstone, including reclaiming a fireplace that was bricked in years ago. Would like to find a mantle consistent with the…
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RBCG
in Garden Design and Maintenance 12 years and 9 months ago
small repair to plaster medallion
A small piece of my plaster ceiling medallion is missing. It should be a relatively easy repair – all I need to do is duplicate…
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bedstuytownhouse
in Furniture 12 years and 9 months ago
Where can I buy a NEW mattress...cash and carry?
Hi all, Looking for recommendations on a place we can purchase and walk away with a mattress in Brooklyn? Have friends who have suffered from…
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oncewas
in Masonry 12 years and 9 months ago
Recommendation for someone who makes plaster crown molding?
My original crown molding was destroyed in flood (unrelated to Sandy!) and I will need someone who can replicate the crown molding in my home. …
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bcnyc
in Heating 12 years and 9 months ago
Goodman Gas Heater Repair
I’m in a new (2 yr old) condo. Heater was fine until this week. It starts up, makes some noise, then shuts down. Anyone have…
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greenmountain
in Real Estate - General 12 years and 9 months ago
Would you reno a bathroom with shower stall and no tub?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5091bc45b4384-.jpg Brokelin wrote ealier: …if you only have one bathroom, or one near the main bedrooms, think twice before you replace a tub with a…
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