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chemosphere
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Sauna in cellar
Anybody have a sauna in their cellar? What kind and where exactly did it go? In conjunction with a bathroom? How was it laid out?…
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theklahy
in Renovation 8 years and 4 months ago
Amazing and reasonable mason/brick worker who helped repair our stoop and front
A few years ago I wrote on this forum asking for recs for a good Mason and after several years (and not good Masons) I…
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theklahy
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Does anyone live in a coop that is self managed or have experience with it?
Our coop is thinking of going to self-management as all the management companies are expensive and very difficult to work with. Any thoughts you can…
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randolph
in General Discussion 8 years and 4 months ago
Ventless alcohol gel fireplace
anyone have experience with one of these? https://www.hearthcabinet.com/
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deva
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
High end exterior entrance and garage door
Hello, I would like to upgrade my modern Brooklyn townhouse with high end doors. Anyone can recommend a good place? Thank you!
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deva
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
High end exterior entrance and garage door
Hello, I would like to upgrade my modern Brooklyn townhouse with high end doors. Anyone can recommend a good place? Thank you!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Best Place to Store Furniture/Possessions During Renovation (Park Slope)
Does anyone have positive experiences with local storage units or moving/storing companies? (Apprx. 3-4 months storage) Thank you!
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Best Place to Store Furniture/Possessions During Renovation (Park Slope)
Does anyone have positive experiences with local storage units or moving/storing companies? (Apprx. 3-4 months storage) Thank you!
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oliver_nyc
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
mice in walls/ ceiling
hi – we have some occasional scurrying in the walls and ceiling in one of our bedrooms. can anyone recommend an exterminator they’ve used for…
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angelique.m.west
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Landlord Withholding $600 of Security Deposit
A friend recently moved out of her apartment and got her security deposit back — minus $600. She paid about $2300 a month in rent…
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ditmas11
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
FOR SALE: VAN DYKES ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET
ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET This is from Van Dyke’s Restorers – mint, new, never installed ASSEMBLED AND UNFINISHED RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET…
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ditmas11
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
FOR SALE: VAN DYKES ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET
ARTS & CRAFTS SOLID OAK RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET This is from Van Dyke’s Restorers – mint, new, never installed ASSEMBLED AND UNFINISHED RECESSED MEDICINE CABINET…
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EJR
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Brownstone Entry Door Color
Hi folks, I’m in the middle of a project to replace my entry doors with reproductions of the originals. I need to choose a stain…
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mile222
in General Discussion 8 years and 5 months ago
Signage / Notice Requirements in 4-Unit Coop
Hi everyone! What signage or notices are legally required to post in the common area of a 4-unit (basement + 3) brownstone coop (one unit…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Do You Like Original HW Floors--Even if they Sag?
Forgetting about price, what do you think of original hardwood floors? In this case, 3″ heart of pine, top-nailed. In addition, it’s sagging. They are…
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poise
in Plumbing 8 years and 5 months ago
removing a cast iron drain clog
A cast iron pipe runs down the back of my rear extension. It’s about 10 ft. high. The pipe appears to be clogged, as water…
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oliver_nyc
in Heating and Cooling 8 years and 5 months ago
ductless HVAC
hi – i know a while back a user @firstslope noted they had been happy with a new ductless install (also used as primary heat).…
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rwood
in General Discussion 8 years and 6 months ago
How to insulate this area of basement, pics in post.
This is a basement, above ground, subfloor. We always have air coming up on the baseboards front house wall. I’m wondering what type of insulation…
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