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MDR
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
WOOD FLOORING SOURCE
I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring. I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…
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apollo52873
in Architecture 13 years and 2 months ago
architect
I need an architect, looking for referal
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
fire ladder - out the window or to the roof or both?
Hi, We are settling in to a three-floor south slope frame house that has been medium-renovated. There is a very old ladder in a closet…
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acrobeat
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Free firewood
We’re cutting down a large tree in our backyard. Instead of paying for the tree company to haul it out, we’d like to give the…
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awa
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for an architect, an engineer and a contractor (separated or all in one) recommendations for a cellar renovation in CG
The work would include digging up, removing walls, installing a laundry room, ect…. Looking for a business with great references and reasonable prices. Thanks! AW
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sparkly
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Two questions. Lead based paint and fuses/wiring
Hello, Found an apartment we like. Have not made an offer. Two concerns. 1\. It’s a prewar building and the owner does not have testing…
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adleybrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Need Structural Engineer to determine Roof Load Capacity
Hi all. I live in a limestone in park slope where there is an existing 150 Sq ft wood deck. I have a bunch of…
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xistent
in Garden 13 years and 1 month ago
Need Someone To Install Pavers For Small Patio
We want to extend our patio with some 12 x 12 pavers for an area of about 78 square feet. Was considering doing it myself…
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hatshepsut
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Replace or refinish cracked etc. 100 year old floor?
I’ve read through a number of threads on flooring and I am still having trouble deciding what to do about the floor in our co-op…
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argentina
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Boiler Conversion and LAA Process
We are undertaking a long-overdue boiler conversion. We have interviewed various licensed plumbers with prices ranging from $8,500 , $9,800 and $13,500. Aside from the…
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Joanna
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 3 months ago
Moving/storage for temporary move-out
We will be renovating our two-bedroom apartment and will have to clear everything out for the renovation. Can anyone give me a ballpark estimate of…
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superlou1261
in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 6 months ago
I need a Real Estate Agent experienced with VA Loans.
I am a veteran interested in purchasing a one bedroom co-op in Downtown Brooklyn. I need to find a Real Estate agent experienced with VA…
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doublen
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Homeowners Insurance - Home in
My partner and I just closed on a landmark row house in Long Island City and prior to closing we secured a home owners policy.…
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bkmn
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
self-certification
We are planning on getting self-certification from an architect for some renovations. (demolishing interior wall, building 3 bathrooms) Has anybody gone through this recently and…
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flyingfish
in Cellar 13 years and 1 month ago
Flood Insurance in Brooklyn?
The recent storm left my basement with a few puddles – which is usual when it rains so heavily. I’m looking into some waterproofing options,…
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acrobeat
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Free firewood
We’re cutting down a large tree in our backyard. Instead of paying for the tree company to haul it out, we’d like to give the…
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Lincolnplace
in Landscaping 13 years and 1 month ago
What to do about neighbor's "temporary" fence.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/500abd0b2a4de-.jpg Our neighbor recently erected a nine-foot tall blue tarp on our property line, presumably for privacy, and has no intention of taking it down.…
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bklynpwds
in Architecture 13 years and 1 month ago
Wood Cornice Recommendations?
Our house is missing it’s cornice and we are finally ready to replace it. Has anyone had a wooden cornice made? If so, who made…
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