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in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Portable sprinkler / fire suppression system
Has anyone installed a sprinkler / fire suppression system in their home that does not have sprinklers? Seems like something that should exist.
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bklynbabe
in Exteriors 7 years and 6 months ago
Nothing is getting done — help!
We contacted a builder to make a deck for our home. In May. He referred us to an architect who would draw up the plan…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Door dilemma
We are renovating our brownstone front vestibule area. Currently, there are two sets of doors, the exterior front doors (double doors) which appear to be…
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nlt327
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Brownstone Cornice
We are having our brownstone cornice repainted. Any insights as to what color and sheen these would have been originally? Thanks!
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Master Plvmber
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Have you had your boiler serviced for the season yet?
Have you had your boiler serviced this year yet? No? Why not? Hah? Gas-fired steam boiler startups must include at least the following to truly…
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nadiagr8
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Looking for marble fireplace mantel from a brownstone/limestone
Please let me know if anyone is selling an original antique marble mantel from a NYC townhouse? Looking to add a mantel to a barrel…
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kwcamera
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Flat Roof Insulation
After getting several estimates for a new flat roof (ours is at least 25-30 years old), the roofer I am leaning towards is saying we…
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michellefk
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Concrete Sidewalk Contractor Recommendation
We received a DOT violation for our sidewalk and need to get it replaced. Any recommendations for contractors who specialize in this for Brownstone Brooklyn?
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RobertGMarvin
in Heating and Cooling 7 years and 6 months ago
DIY Hot Air Furnace Maintanience
I thought this might amuse a few reader: It’s cold out today and I’m happy to have just experienced the 44th successful re-start (during my…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Help with preventing future water damage and leaks
Hi Everyone. We have a leak from early August we can’t figure out how to fix. The leak is coming from one side of the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Door dilemma
We are renovating our brownstone front vestibule area. Currently, there are two sets of doors, the exterior front doors (double doors) which appear to be…
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nednedx
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
WallPaper in Brownstone
Removal wallpaper: What is the effort involved in removing wall paper and painting. Is it a huge expense and it does involve re-plastering etc. Would…
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murphy84
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Textured ceiling and walls
Hi everyone – what’s a safe protocol for removing a textured ceiling and wall? I’m mostly concerned with my toddler. We won’t be living in…
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murphy84
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Textured ceiling and walls
Hi everyone – what’s a safe protocol for removing a textured ceiling and wall? I’m mostly concerned with my toddler. We won’t be living in…
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barm7561
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Community Event! Free presentation on "The Basics of Internet Privacy"
An introduction to keeping your identity and personal data private. The purpose of this 45 minute interactive class is to begin to consider online security…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
8-story development rising next to my property
A vacant lot adjacent to my property just had its plans approved to build an 8 story development. I’ve searched the forum for things I…
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mattieweiser1
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
Exposed brick woes
We removed the plaster off an old brownstone brick party wall to expose the brick. In order to make the decision we tested a small…
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mrreedent
in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago
HVAC/gas help!
General gas/plumbing/HVAC tangle! So out tenants in the garden apt smelled gas last week – national grid came out, checked the lines, and locked one…
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wubmtqsovetna
in Bath & Kitchen 7 years and 6 months ago
Question re Plumbing solution
Hello, we have just had a new sink and pedestal installed in our bathroom. Due to the pedestal shape, the contractor needed to improvise the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Rustic wood shelves
Beautiful rycycled wood shelves . They come from 1880 Manhattan townhouse and they truthfully unique. It’s $ 20 per foot . [62E63CEF-64A7-4C75-9F16-191FDD651573](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:3WtN:62e63cef64a74c759f16191fdd651573.jpeg.jpg) [B8F7940B-C1AF-4AAC-A9A3-314757406E99](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:1Yhd:b8f7940bc1af4aaca9a3314757406e99.jpeg.jpg) [E23DEF09-0582-4A7E-A2D2-E71378A022B6](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s2/:brownstoner:Eh7K:e23def0905824a7ea2d2e71378a022b6.jpeg.jpg) [D5A35433-A0C2-4ABF-8AF6-380CF5B11854](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Lsfi:d5a35433a0c24abf8af6380cf5b11854.jpeg.jpg)…
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