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fgii
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
We just did a reno on our bathroom and need to have shower doors installed. Any
recommendations for a vendor that will be responsive and not charge a second mortgage?
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xpmhkwvn
in Renovation 8 years and 2 months ago
Tips on insulation for cockloft & exposed brick.
Hi everyone, appreciate your advice. I have a cockloft in my Greenpoint brick house that is completely uninsulated. Heat bleeds from many places in the…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Real Estate Litigation Lawyer
Does anyone know a good one? Thanks.
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How Does Silestone Compare To Caesarstone?
Both companies seem to have a great product, but do you prefer one over the other? and why? Trying to decide which is better for…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
How Does Silestone Compare To Caesarstone?
Both companies seem to have a great product, but do you prefer one over the other? and why? Trying to decide which is better for…
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smadargolan
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Laundry room questions
Kind of a random subject here, but I am gearing up to build out a laundry room. This is my first washer and dryer -…
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cynthiab
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Big Open Pit Next Door
Hi, I have the above (big open pit) next to my brownstone. Its a developer project (landmarked block) and it is on hold because they…
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MBET
in DIY 14 years ago
I need to rent a lawn roller and seed spreader
I need to rent a lawn roller and a seed spreader. I called Home Depot and Lowes. No luck either place. I’ll just need it…
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vitent640
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Wood Fireplace Mantel for Sale
Beautiful and unusual mantel in great condition for $500. Email me at ckt83170 @yahoo if you are interested. [Image1](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Dc93:image1.jpeg.jpg) [Image2](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:Z0U0:image2.jpeg.jpg)
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intheheights
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
2 Family vs 3 Family Reno: Changing CofO?
We just bought a townhouse and are doing a full interior Reno. It currently has a c of o for 3 families and has 3…
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karindrew
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good millwork place for custom shutters?
Hello everyone, I recently moved in to a wood frame Victorian in the Ditmas Park area and am interested in having interior shutters made and…
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iconoclast6
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Online shopping conundrum/vandalism
The Amazon/online shopping phenomena is a Jenie that isn’t going back in the bottle. The ripple effects are just getting starting. Brownstone building, no one…
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fgii
in General Discussion 8 years and 3 months ago
Brownstone Doors
Just got the LPC permit to build new doors for the main entryway. Any recommendations for vendors? Has anyone worked with Omar at Arts Wood…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Long term price trend in Park Slope?
Would anyone care to make a prediction on the long term (say, next ten years) price trend of brownstones in north Park Slope near the…
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ken.ruck
in Exteriors 8 years and 2 months ago
Sky cap/sky light repair
We have a skylight cap on the roof of our building. The cap is only a year and half old but must not have been…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Logic Behind the Orientation of Bay/Barrel Fronts?
After doing some of the research suggested on this website, my husband and I were able to locate the floorplans for our townhome built in…
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michaelsaur67
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
How to deal with 220V dryer?
I have a LG electrical dryer that runs on 220V, but the outlet in our laundry room only has 110V. An electrician advised me to…
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eugene-delicado
in General Discussion 8 years and 2 months ago
Cost Effective Renovations without sacrificing Original Details
We want to update electrical and plumbing in a 100 year old house (and add A/C). We had thought since doorways and windows had been…
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