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bklynchic
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Concrete/Mud Job to Level Floors in Brownstone?
My brownstone 120 years old. Before I purchased, the center beam dropped because the brick holding it up had degraded causing a major slope on…
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PHfamily
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Bioswales-any nice examples out there?
So 6 months into the bioswale installation process this is what we have outside of our home. Can anyone provide any attractive examples of actual…
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mzmisdacutljvesg
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Does it make any financial sense to develop a 25x90 lot in Chelsea?
I am trying to figure out if the rundown 2 story building next to my apartment in mid-Chelsea is likely to get torn down and…
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Dreme
in Plumbing 9 years and 11 months ago
Plumbing Trap or Money Trap...lol
I had a stoppage from my sink line & the plumber said he would change the pipes & install a ‘trap’. I know nothing about…
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firsthouse
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Vintage Shutters for sale
Entire brownstone worth of window shutters for sale. Stripped of paint but in need of some more re finishing, Measurements upon request. $200 per set…
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backeast
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Plumber to Install Gas Grill to Gas Line
I’m looking for a licensed plumber or other qualified provider to connect my gas grill to the gas line. We have routed the gas line…
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nhsbrooklyn
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Can someone recommend a home inspector for a brownstone in Park Slope?
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yanks21
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Structural engineer recommendations?
We are looking to remove a long section of a load-bearing wall to combine two apartments and structural work is a key component of the…
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rana-foroohar
in Bath & Kitchen 10 years ago
kitchen in the front of the house
I always see parlor floors with the kitchen at the back or in the middle. But does anyone ever put the kitchen at the front?…
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monikaw
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Warranty and Insurance to protect Appliances?
Does anyone know of an Insurance that would take care of costs associated with repairing or replacing a home’s systems and appliances for a 4…
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monikaw
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Warranty and Insurance to protect Appliances?
Does anyone know of an Insurance that would take care of costs associated with repairing or replacing a home’s systems and appliances for a 4…
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betsyespada
in Renovation 9 years and 11 months ago
Acid etched vs sandblasted glass panels
I am replacing some old crappy bifold doors to a dining room. I have made a custom design that reiterates an original glass paneI set…
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kcsd2000
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
North End of Gowanus Canal -- Smell
Hi, I’m considering renting an apartment on the north side of Butler St in between Bond and Nevins. This is on the same street where…
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kcsd2000
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
North End of Gowanus Canal -- Smell
Hi, I’m considering renting an apartment on the north side of Butler St in between Bond and Nevins. This is on the same street where…
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davidd83
in General Discussion 9 years and 11 months ago
Help! Need some Park Slope public school basics
Thinking of moving to North Slope from Massachusetts. Kids will be in 2nd, 5th and 6th grade in the fall (this is a return to…
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karenanne9
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Two Deck-related Questions
1. Any recommendations for someone to clean and stain our pressure treated wood deck. 2. Any recommendations for how to cover our metal deck and…
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octopony
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Windows: Pella VS Anderson VS Crystal???
Gutting my townhouse and was debating between Pella and Anderson, and then recently noticed a lot of new builds in the neighborhood with Crystal windows.…
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orrsuz
in Doors & Windows 10 years ago
Brick to brick windows - interior
Hi, looking for information on what basic interior looks like after a brick to brick install. We are removing the historic moldings for replacement after…
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