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arewedoneyet

in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago

Backyard help - arborist, soil amendments?, killing weeds, planting plants

We’re running out of things to do with our renovation but we still have a big backyard that’s mostly festered for decades. We need to…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

stickerhappy

in Quality of Life 13 years and 8 months ago

Coffey Park in Red Hook- what's it like living nearby?

Looking at a place in Red Hook looking out on Coffey Park.  What’s that park like during day/night? How’s the location for other things?  Anyone…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

first_time_homebuyer

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago

44 S Oxford St.

Does anyone know the history of 44 S. Oxford St in Ft Greene? I’ve been living on the street for a couple of years and…

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samtsegaye

in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago

Hello - Is there a Fort Greene house tour this year? Any other house tours coming up in Brooklyn? Thanks

Hello – Is there a Fort Greene House Tour this year?  Any other house tours coming up soon in Brooklyn? Thanks

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acalderone

in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago

B & B Italia Charles Sectional for Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f79c51da0457-.jpg We are selling our B&B Italia Charles Sectional, in pristine condition! This sofa is designed by Antonio Cittero, is a Modern Classic and retails…

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Rehab

in Masonry 13 years and 4 months ago

FREE bluestone in Clinton Hill!

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f78800a218d9-.jpg Help yourself to the pile of bluestone in my front yard at 241 Washington Avenue in Clinton Hill (between DeKalb and Willoughby)! More than…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

brownstonebiff

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

At what point do you call it quits with your architect?

We closed on our house two months ago, should have started construction already, and we still don’t have permits because we still don’t have a…

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mysteriousbrunette

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

Ikea - Traemande

Traemande will no longer install Ikea kitchens in the new york region from the middle of June 2012\.  Their territory is being changed.  Osprey will…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

krohe

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 4 months ago

cooperative purchase

I’d like to own a floor of an historic rowhouse, but I don’t want to buy someone else’s renovations. At the same time, my pockets…

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clintonhillbuyer

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

Contractors in the Clinton Hill Co-ops

Hi, I own an apartment in the Clinton Hill Co-ops and am looking for a recomendation for a good kitchen contractor and an electrician. I…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

jessenyc

in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago

Anyone a pair of brownstone front doors?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f78ab753e856-.jpg I have a set of solid wood front doors that I’m looking to get rid of.  Best offer by Saturday gets them. Thanks! Jesse

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

jessenyc

in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago

Anyone a pair of brownstone front doors?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f78ab753e856-.jpg I have a set of solid wood front doors that I’m looking to get rid of.  Best offer by Saturday gets them. Thanks! Jesse

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brooklynhome

in Garden 13 years and 4 months ago

Need Tips for Ugly Backyard

I would love some ideas on how to spruce up our backyard.  It is small (maybe 17’x25′) completely covered in old, grey concrete and the…

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brooklynbemused

in Decks and Porches 13 years and 4 months ago

12' high deck platform

Hi I am finally ready to get started on a steel deck from my parlor floor (I’ve asked several questions on this topic before) and…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

ejalbk

in Marble 13 years and 4 months ago

Renewing Marble Stair Treads?

We have white marble interior stair treads in our building. They surely looked great fifty years ago, but now, not so much! We want to…

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desperatelyseekingbrownstone

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago

cost to remove laundry ladder?

I have a four-story laundry ladder in my yard. Would love to remove it — what are the costs to do so, and do I…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

lauranyc

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 8 months ago

Gutter Cleaning Service- Recommendations Needed

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eea182b6b349-processed-httpcdnbrownstonercomwp-contentuploads20110830-middagh-street-081211jpg.jpg We can’t find anyone to clean the gutters of our three story house in Brooklyn Heights.  We have been calling roofers and specialized gutter…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

JMT

in Masonry 13 years and 4 months ago

Repointing with lime-based mortar

Can someone recommend a mason who has experience working with lime-based mortars? Thanks

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bkbiker

in Construction 13 years and 4 months ago

Converting Blank Commercial Warehouse Space into Lofts

I am looking to potentially convert something like a 5,000 sqft warehouse loft into 5 – 1000 sqft spaces. I am wondering that this would…

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Updated 13 years and 4 months ago

elm_bk

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 4 months ago

Ikea kitchen cabinets - sizes?

Hi, Thanks to everyone for answers to my first kitchen query (how can my kitchen be cheaper/my life improved . .. ) – now I’m…

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