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4567rsp
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Termites = deal breaker?
We’re considering a brownstone, which according to our inspector, showed “termite damage noted to last couple of floor joists in cellar. Treatment needed if proof…
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xzgkssumzhyvtey
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
seeking someone to strip old shellac from woodwork
Can anyone recommend someone who will remove the bubbled, darkened, “alligator” shallac finish from old woodwork? I believe some do it with chemicals, others simply…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Marble Fireplace repair and cleaning
Hello, we have inherited a marble fireplace which really needs to be cleaned in order to fit back into our soon to be finished renovated…
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andord
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Marble Fireplace repair and cleaning
Hello, we have inherited a marble fireplace which really needs to be cleaned in order to fit back into our soon to be finished renovated…
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jjbel
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Rooftop Additions
Hi Brownstoners, Need some advice here. I live on the garden floor of a brownstone condo. The top-floor neighbor wants to build a living addition…
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eman134
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
finished up a steam to hydronic boiler conversion
Weil Mclin Ultra with an indirect hot water heater [Rutlandfinish](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:qeV0:rutlandfinish.jpg.jpg)
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RBCG
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Recent contractor recs for interior work?
Looking for a contractor to take down some tin ceilings (rusted) and replace with drywall, plus a few other medium-size jobs. Anyone have a crew…
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RBCG
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Recent contractor recs for interior work?
Looking for a contractor to take down some tin ceilings (rusted) and replace with drywall, plus a few other medium-size jobs. Anyone have a crew…
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jjbel
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Rooftop Additions
Hi Brownstoners, Need some advice here. I live on the garden floor of a brownstone condo. The top-floor neighbor wants to build a living addition…
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namahs
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
DOB ECB Lien Violation - Retaining wall
We are looking to buy a potential property and noticed that there is a DOB ECB Lien violation opened since 2008 on the property. We…
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pixelbricks
in Exteriors 9 years and 1 month ago
BACKYARD PATIO/MASONRY COMPANY
Hello. I live in a crown heights row house. We have a 20×20 concrete backyard patio area with stairs to the house. We need to…
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The no mailbox issue
Hiya. I know this has been a topic in the past but I feel like I need to bring up another issue regarding my apartment…
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factoryfurniture.info
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Snow Shovel Service Recommendations? Anybody try Foot Soldiers?
I currently use a management company to do snow shoveling duties for my Crown Heights brownstone but I am looking to switch. Any recommendations out…
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eman138
in Plumbing 9 years and 1 month ago
Roots and Sewer Main Line
What are some things that can occur once roots penetrate a sewer line? Over time can the roots cause the line to belly?
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eman138
in Plumbing 9 years and 1 month ago
Roots and Sewer Main Line
What are some things that can occur once roots penetrate a sewer line? Over time can the roots cause the line to belly?
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Snow removal in bed stuy
Does anyone have someone they can recommend?
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stuyheights
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Snow removal in bed stuy
Does anyone have someone they can recommend?
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factoryfurniture.info
in General Discussion 9 years and 1 month ago
Snow Shovel Service Recommendations? Anybody try Foot Soldiers?
I currently use a management company to do snow shoveling duties for my Crown Heights brownstone but I am looking to switch. Any recommendations out…
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