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housepoor
in Exteriors 8 years and 10 months ago
Cleaning off green stuff on brownstone
With the wet weather, I have gotten a lot of green algae-like stuff on my brownstone stoop. Any ideas on how to best clean this?…
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mile222
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
For sake: Etched glass for vestibule doors
I have one (not two unfortunately) glass panel for sale. Beautiful etching, original from an 1870s brownstone. Located in Park Slope, pick up only. $300…
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farukb
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Elevator/sprinklers needed?
My 2 family townhouse is three stories, plus a basement plus a cellar according to the C of O, and has lots of additional FAR.…
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empathie00
in General Discussion 8 years and 7 months ago
*ballpark* cost of full stoop rebuild?
Hi all, we’ve reached the point of no return with our stoop and need to rebuild it (straighten the side walls, chip away all old…
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westvillage22
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
What exhibitions or events related to the design you recently visited?
I’m a real gourmet. I adore various events related to cuisine, food, exhibitions of leading designers on this topic. This directly applies to our family…
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ljcolo
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
What's this architectural style?
[Photo](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:9ZmE:aurmknaimgur.jpg.jpg) I found this house in between two Greek Revival row houses — is anybody familiar with the architectural style? The stylized, geometric ornamentation reminds…
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eperry60
in General Discussion 7 years and 10 months ago
Tracing Source of Basement Leak
Which trade specialty is best qualified to determine the source of a basement leak? I’ve had opinions from a building inspector, a basement waterproofer and…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
deck stair treads
This is a specific question about stairs leading from deck to backyard…If you recently redid a deck, what did you install and are you happy…
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dindy
in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago
Swimming Pool Maintenance
I am looking for a pool maintenance company to open and close and balance the water in a small salt generated pool ?
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surplusvalue18
in Renovation 7 years and 11 months ago
which path would you take to reduce construction cost for our brownston project?
We are about to embark on our long-awaited renovation … we have a good design and good architect. Its nearly a gut renovation; current condition…
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deva
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
HELP: Building Collapse Next Door. Next Steps
Need help from this community. A building next door to mine collapsed pretty dramatically. We had to vacate premises. I am finally able to access…
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slopefarm
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Trampoline -- dispose, sell, give away?
We have a large trampoline (10′ diam I think) in our back yard. We want to get rid of it. It is probably about 7…
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ChayaKurtz
in Garden 14 years and 10 months ago
Best garden center in Brooklyn?
I’m new to Brooklyn and am looking for the best garden center. I have a small front yard that is a blank slate, and I…
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Aprotraveler
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Slanting Interior Stairways
Hi Everyone, I have a two family townhouse and in the past five years it seems to me the stairway leading to the top floor…
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tyronem
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Anyone heard of this DIY repair course offered by NHS Brooklyn?
Did you get anything out of the course? Was it useful? I saw this posted http://bit.ly/2IkFMvY [Home_Repairs](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:ZyGA:home_repairs.jpg.jpg)
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keasterly
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Gas line replacement
We need to replace a 30″ gas line to the stove on the ground floor (the level above the basement where the gas comes in).…
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panda10
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Wood Floors After Demo
I just when over plans with our architect and like most- we are (hopefully) going to eliminate most of the walls on the parlor level.…
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slopegirl
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
Do you have an architect you love? Would love to know who they are and what make
s them great
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 11 months ago
person to make ipe stair treads?
As a follow up to my previous question about treads for deck stairs, I’m wondering if there is a woodworker/deck builder that people would recommend…
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bococagirl
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 8 months ago
Back yard drainage and dry well installation
Sometimes our back yard drain gets clogged with leaves, and the back yard pools with water. Occasionally, we have had water in our basement or…
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