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ooutside
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Oil smell in basement from neighbor?!!
We just closed on a rowhouse in park slope this week and all of a sudden there is strong oil smell in the garden level…
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Rick
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Up For Grabs! Free Stone!
I recently reworked our garden and have a bunch of extra stone. All flat stones, ideal for stepping stones. Lots of cut bluestone, some flagstone…
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Bricka
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Free Bluestone
I have three pieces of bluestone available for free. The largest is 24×30 and the others are a bit smaller.
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markb
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Install Exterior Slab Door
I am ordering a slab door (Simpson) that leads to my patio from Dykes Lumber. It is replacing a metal door that is approximately 36″x84″.…
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fmb78
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Sad toilet
Hello all. I have a toilet that only fully flushes a fraction of the time. I’ve snaked the toilet and come up empty handed (snaked?),…
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fmb78
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Covering an unused flue
Hello all. One of my chimneys has 3 flues: One for the boiler, and 2 that are currently unused. The 2 on the left are…
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PK
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Crazy lady fire hazard
I have a crazy tenant in my 12 unit 1850’s building. She’s been evicted by the Court, but not til Oct. 15\. Con Ed locked…
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parksloperower
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Want to replace radiators. Prewar Boiler ...Need advice
I was told by national grid I have a prewar boiler and would last forever. Bought a row house 3 years ago and so far…
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anydaynow
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Free 100+ year old cherry newel post, banister and spindles
I know it’s a sin of sorts, but we are removing our beautiful old falling-off-the-wall staircase and the new one’s configuration won’t physically fit with…
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mhughu
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
seeking pocket doors
want to install pocket doors in my late 19th century apartment. Do you have a set? Marlene Swartz
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dindy
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
WIndow washing.
Can anyone recommend someone to wash the outside windows on a 2 story carriage house ?
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rena220
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
kitchen and bathroom renovation
Hi friends! We have purchased an old house . Me and my family will be moving this spring. The house needs both [kitchen and bathroom…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
What type of floors to put in room - parquet all over rest of house
We have one room that has vinyl over plywood. We want to put down new wood floors, but not too expensive. Note we have to…
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jurkhenry135
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
What are some types of emergency/temporary roofing repairs?
What are some types of emergency/temporary roofing repairs?
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bkliving
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 6 months ago
Marble mosaic tile sealant
Hello, We are about to install about 60 square feet of marble mosaic penny tile in our bathroom floor. (Bianco Carrera) Looking for the wisdom…
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smboyd636
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Separting Apartments in 2-Family Brownstone
I have a 2-family brownstone in the ‘typical’ (I think) layout for the neighborhood – bottom duplex apartment with another apartment on the 3rd floor.…
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parksloperower
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a ductless mini split system
I currently live in a 15′ wide row house. I’m looking for a minisplit system for 2 floors. Both floors are open plans. The ground…
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homebuyer
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 2 months ago
Do I need to buy materials for my contractor?
Hello When signing the contract with the contractor we had agreed to pay for certain materials. Throughout the renovation we had put shelves in some…
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