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My exterior windows need re-caulking - help!
Can anyone recommend a company who can re-caulk all of my brownstone exterior back windows? I think these windows are older than 25 years but…
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nzxuryql
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Barbed Wire Overhang?
Hi, I have a shared fence with the neighboring apt. building which includes barbed wire that hangs over my property. I would like to ask…
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rtxafuoghifl
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Wood Care
If you cannot throw away your damaged wooden items and want to recycle them, this article is for you, I strongly recommend you to read…
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rtxafuoghifl
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Wood Care
If you cannot throw away your damaged wooden items and want to recycle them, this article is for you, I strongly recommend you to read…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Cement Company for Front Patio
Hi everyone – The City is planning to tear up an approximately 2×2 square foot portion of our front patio to facilitate putting in a…
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mstamib
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Cement Company for Front Patio
Hi everyone – The City is planning to tear up an approximately 2×2 square foot portion of our front patio to facilitate putting in a…
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chancej
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
DOB Violations
Does anyone know any lawyer or contractor that has experience dealing with Department of Buildings violations? The violation is from previous owners. Thank you in…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Sealing old hardwood floors
We have bugs from our attached neighbors. We have sealed every last thing in our home except the floors. It’s not reasonable to put wood…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cost to resurface brownstone stoop steps?
We have effluorescence on our brownstone stoop steps. Anyone have a ballpark idea of how much it would cost to remove the white patches or…
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deva
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Easy to maintain deck and fence?
Hello dear brownstoners, I am getting ready to fix up my backyard and trying to figure out what material to use for fencing and decking.…
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Nigel
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Fire place inserts - looking for good home
We have these fireplace inserts to give away – looking for a recommendation on store or restoration business that can make sure they go to…
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emilyposter
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Wood Handrail on indoor staircase - Code ?
We are installing a wooden handrail on our stairs from parlor flr to garden level. Wondering if there’s code that covers this. Can we put…
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Nigel
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Fire place inserts - looking for good home
We have these fireplace inserts to give away – looking for a recommendation on store or restoration business that can make sure they go to…
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aqueenlee
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Benjamin Moore Exterior Regal Select Paint
Hi, I originally posted about my fallen cornice back in Sept 2020. Well the job got started and coming along nicely. Painting will start shortly.…
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angelmtompkins
in Renovation 4 years and 5 months ago
Grout?
Hi all, I need to buy grey grout for my bathroom remodel. Looks like epoxy is the way to go. Can anyone recommend a good…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Floor to Floor Impact Vibration
Folks, I’m considering starting a blog called Flipped Frustrations that is all about the perils of buying a flipped townhouse in Brooklyn and the corners…
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jazzwalk
in General Discussion 4 years and 4 months ago
Boiler Replacement Cost
We need to replace our boiler and received a general quote of $12K-$14K. Is this consistent with what other people have paid?
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cleancutmovers
in Plumbing 4 years and 5 months ago
Sewer Repair price and basement clean-up
The sewer pipe in front of my brownstone needs to be replaced. I do not have insurance. I have a few questions. The bid from…
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