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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Frameless glass screen shower
I am looking for a for glass screen for my shower. The shower spans the width of the room and I don’t want a door…
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maggiewinter
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Stoop and Parlor entry
I am looking to recreate the parlor floor entry for my Park Slope brownstone, which will involve building either a metalwork or masonry stairway, and…
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bdstuynorth
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I wanted to recommend Beer Construction- 646-358-6118\. I worked with Beer this past week pouring a concrete sub basement floor in my 1890’s townhouse. He…
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vinniebarbarino
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
Where to get replacement window screens made?
We bought a row house in Carroll Gardens and a few of the screens are missing. We have aluminum replacement windows, but don’t know what…
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bunbun
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom ceiling air vent?
What is this exactly and how do I clean it? Is it safe to simply vacuum it with a standard vacuum cleaner?
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bdstuynorth
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Contractor recommendation
I wanted to recommend Beer Construction- 646-358-6118\. I worked with Beer this past week pouring a concrete sub basement floor in my 1890’s townhouse. He…
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bunbun
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
bathroom ceiling air vent?
What is this exactly and how do I clean it? Is it safe to simply vacuum it with a standard vacuum cleaner?
0
Attention2detail
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Renovation costs on this site are so high
Or I could just be broke. I’m considering placing a bid on a 2 family row house and have been browsing through the site for…
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blumie
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Ballparking renovation costs
I know this is a near impossible question, but my wife and I are looking at buying a small (under 2,500 sq. ft., including the…
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Attention2detail
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Renovation costs on this site are so high
Or I could just be broke. I’m considering placing a bid on a 2 family row house and have been browsing through the site for…
0
lilshalimar
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Aktar Group Design and Build?
Has anybody worked with Aktar Group llc?
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lilshalimar
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Aktar Group Design and Build?
Has anybody worked with Aktar Group llc?
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chechak
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone step sealing
My daughter recently bought a 1893 brownstone in Sugar Hill, 147 Street. I am helping renovate and restore the property I want to use the…
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blumie
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Ballparking renovation costs
I know this is a near impossible question, but my wife and I are looking at buying a small (under 2,500 sq. ft., including the…
0
chechak
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Brownstone step sealing
My daughter recently bought a 1893 brownstone in Sugar Hill, 147 Street. I am helping renovate and restore the property I want to use the…
0
jane moffat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Lead Out paint stripper?
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with Lead Out paint stripper – which theoretically bonds to the lead particles (or something..)…
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zhideng
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Frameless glass screen shower
I am looking for a for glass screen for my shower. The shower spans the width of the room and I don’t want a door…
0
grrlfire
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 11 months ago
Need Spray Foam Insulation, any recomendations?
Hi, The addition circa 1930 to our bed stuy limestone is in need of insulation badly. We upgraded the boiler, vents, radiators etc. last year…
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