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kassie319
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Deck filing - Fire escape clearance
I want to build a steel deck at the parlor level of my house. There is a drop ladder from the fire escape landing at…
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2mike
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Free pine tongue+groove floor planks
I have about 10 of these. 3 3/4″. They’re old. Probably Southern Pine. [IMG_9543](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:9cKD:img_9543.jpg.jpg) [IMG_9544](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:bD49:img_9544.jpg.jpg) [IMG_9545](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:V76M:img_9545.jpg.jpg)
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2mike
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Old doors for sale
I have several old, paneled, solid-core doors for sale. Two pictured here, and at least two more I still have to dig out. Feel free…
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yvonnep37
in Fencing 10 years and 9 months ago
Backyard Project - Fence in!
We just had our IPE fence installed in our backyard. This is the 2nd phase of our project (after demolition.) Next is bluestone and possibly…
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kassie319
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Deck filing - Fire escape clearance
I want to build a steel deck at the parlor level of my house. There is a drop ladder from the fire escape landing at…
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namahs
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Fig Tree inquiry
Would anyone know where I can buy “Brooklyn White” fig tree? we are considering growing one in our backyard but can’t seem to find it…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 10 years ago
How to secure parking for street sewer work?
We’re having our sewer main replaced, but the plumbing company needs to have the parking in front of my brownstone “secured,” even though it’s all…
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eliz
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Floor company recommendations?
My coop apartment kitchen has oak parquet flooring c. 1930 over about 75 ft2 and tile for the remaining 25ft2. I’m looking to demo the…
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Colored Subway Tiles
Hi everybody, Is there a secret tile brand that is affordable? I’m looking for matt, colored subway tiles. Thanks!
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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Colored Subway Tiles
Hi everybody, Is there a secret tile brand that is affordable? I’m looking for matt, colored subway tiles. Thanks!
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peaceout
in General Discussion 10 years ago
For free: Garden stones, anyone?
We are clearing out our backyard garden (approx. 4’x15′), which the ground cover are garden stones. Currently they are being put into construction bags. If…
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namahs
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Fig Tree inquiry
Would anyone know where I can buy “Brooklyn White” fig tree? we are considering growing one in our backyard but can’t seem to find it…
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jbgreen
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Receive $5000+ of home improvements by participating in energy efficiency study
The Pratt Center for Community Development is coordinating the EnergyFit NYC Pilot to study ways to make it easier, cheaper and faster for homeowners to…
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hithere
in General Discussion 10 years ago
Potential Duplex Renovation in Queens
I am trying to rectify an illegal basement conversion. As I previously mentioned in my last post, I filed for the permit through a professionally…
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newftgreener
in General Discussion 10 years ago
New Hot Tub
So I’m looking to buy a new hot tub and I want some privacy on my patio without having to put up a a fence.…
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 10 years ago
How to secure parking for street sewer work?
We’re having our sewer main replaced, but the plumbing company needs to have the parking in front of my brownstone “secured,” even though it’s all…
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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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hawaiismurf
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 2 months ago
Recommendations for pre move in / post construction cleaning services?
And what is the price range others have experienced? How much better are these services than regular cleaning/housekeeping personnel? Thanks!
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