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blaqhole

in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago

Should I insulate my ground floor?

Hi. We are renovating a place we just bought and have to tear up the ground floor to level the floors. We’re trying to decide…

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marshling

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 9 months ago

new boiler options?

We are renovating a woodframe house and need to get rid of the old oil boiler, does anyone have any feedback on the process and…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

marshling

in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago

new boiler options?

We are renovating a woodframe house and need to get rid of the old oil boiler, does anyone have any feedback on the process and…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

tamothy

in Decorative 12 years and 9 months ago

Any Interest In Showing Off your Brownstone?

I am an associate casting producer located in Los Angeles and am currently working on the second season of a TLC Network show concerning homeowners…

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CGmodern

in Lighting 12 years and 9 months ago

hallway lighting

hi all- anyone have any interesting pictures or good recommendations on some lighting for your brownstone hallway? We’re finally painting our 1980’s teal green 3…

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ea3421

in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago

Enclose/conceal split duct A/C unit

Hi, I’d like to build a sheetrock box around a split duct A/C unit with a grill in front in order to conceal the unit…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

sd

in Counters 12 years and 10 months ago

need someone to make countertop from bowling lanes

We bought some great old bowling lanes and want to convert them into countertops in our new kitchen. Looking for a carpenter or counter specialist…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

nonsense

in Sewer 12 years and 9 months ago

Clogged Sewage Line

Last night our main seweage line to our two family house got clogged. A plumber was able to get it unclogged with a drain auger…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

needmtg

in General Discussion 12 years and 9 months ago

Electrical subpanel location

My ground floor apartment has a subpanel with about half the circuits wired to it. The others (probably because  additional kitchen & a/c circuits were added later)…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

needmtg

in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago

Electrical subpanel location

My ground floor apartment has a subpanel with about half the circuits wired to it. The others (probably because  additional kitchen & a/c circuits were added later)…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

cherylandmichelle

in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 10 months ago

where to purchase bathroom fixtures

We are renovating our bathroom and need to purchase a pedestal sink, toilet, and new faucets.  We want something attractive, but basic and affordable.  We’d…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

needmtg

in Building Code 12 years and 9 months ago

Electrical subpanel location

My ground floor apartment has a subpanel with about half the circuits wired to it. The others (probably because  additional kitchen & a/c circuits were added later)…

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bedstuytownhouse

in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago

Selling granite vanity top with porcelain sink...link to CL add

http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/hsh/3339321327.html

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

rrmwzsxyjntpaloh

in Lighting 12 years and 9 months ago

Need electrician available NOW

Park Slope here.  After months of trying to get two good, licensed electricians I know to come redo my kitchen lighting (too busy) I’m reaching…

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bedstuytownhouse

in For Sale 12 years and 9 months ago

SELLING one year old Kohler Fairfax faucet and Glacier Bay pedestal sink

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/507b4d76a1d89-.jpg We just re-did our upstairs bathroom so we are getting rid of the Kohler faucet which retails for $300.00 and throwing in a white…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

nalusurf

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 10 months ago

Girder Repair vs. Replacement

Hi Everyone! Any help/guidance with this scenario is much appreciated and many thanks in advance to those who answer.   We are in the process…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

allinone

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 10 months ago

Chase requiring bedroom window bar removal for refi?

We have a mortage through Chase on our Park Slope brownstone, now attempting to refi also through Chase. The loan officer for the refi just…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

nalusurf

in Architecture 12 years and 9 months ago

Need a Structural Engineer Inspection for a Damaged Girder

Hi All, Looking for a reliable and knowledgeable structural engineer, familiar with brownstone structure, to provide an inspection on a water and termite damaged girder.…

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owner12

in Furnace Repair 12 years and 10 months ago

Referral for Long Island Contractor

Dear Brownstoner Forum:    We are embarking on a major renovation in Long Island.  Scope of work is new roof, repair windows and doors,  entire…

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tcccorcoran

in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 10 months ago

Oil Floor Refinisher

Hi,   Does anyone know an excellent oil floor refinisher.   Thank you

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