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dawntawn
in Brownstoner Renovation 9 years and 10 months ago
Stair Runner
We would like to get a runner for our rickety wooden staircase. We are looking for something very neutral and natural looking, that will minimize…
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katerina
in Brownstoner Renovation 9 years and 10 months ago
Order of work? Painting, moldings, etc.
All- We are doing some work on an apartment before we move in, and as newbies aren’t sure about the best order to do things.…
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robby
in Brownstoner Renovation 9 years and 10 months ago
Is a partial plumbing gut possible?
I have an offer in on three story, two family brownstone whose mechanicals are, well, not that great. It seems the average cost for all…
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tmarciano
in Brownstoner Renovation 9 years and 11 months ago
Have you renovated a small yard, garden or patio lately?
I am looking for anyone who has renovated their backyard or done any landscaping on a budget recently. I would love to hear your story.…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
Contractor Recommendations - Hoboken/Jersey City
First of all, just wanted to say thanks to all who have posted before as this site has proved to be an invaluable resource as…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Bay Ridge Ironworks - contact info? Still in business? Other recs?
Hi all, We’re in the midst of our search for a contractor to restore our original railings and fence. I wanted to call Bay Ridge…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago
run in place vs prefab ornamental plaster
I’m renovating a brownstone that has been stripped of all detail and have been counting on having plaster moldings and medallions made to more or…
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sjh50
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Remove Drywall over Plaster - Tips
Hi All, The town-house we are starting to renovate has lots of drywall all over, but also the old plaster ceiling and walls behind. There’s…
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stuyheights
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 1 month ago
Interior designer needed for moldings
Can anyone suggest a good interior designer to help us with moldings? We are almost complete with a gut reno and kept any details of…
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theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Bay Ridge Ironworks - contact info? Still in business? Other recs?
Hi all, We’re in the midst of our search for a contractor to restore our original railings and fence. I wanted to call Bay Ridge…
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avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Stoop Problem - Brownstone Patch?
Last winter, two small sections of the our front stairs/stoop began to give way. One of the problem sections is on the first stair and…
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chestnut
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 3 months ago
My contractor just threw a tantrum and quit in the very middle of a gut reno.
Anyone else have this happen? How did it turn out? And can anyone enthusiastically recommend a contractor they have worked with on a massive high-end…
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avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Stoop Problem - Brownstone Patch?
Last winter, two small sections of the our front stairs/stoop began to give way. One of the problem sections is on the first stair and…
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avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Stoop Problem - Brownstone Patch?
Last winter, two small sections of the our front stairs/stoop began to give way. One of the problem sections is on the first stair and…
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avanvoor
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Stoop Problem - Brownstone Patch?
Last winter, two small sections of the our front stairs/stoop began to give way. One of the problem sections is on the first stair and…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 4 months ago
using the cockloft for loft space?
Hi, As part of a renovation to the top floor of our 3-story framehouse, we are exploring the idea of jettisoning our cockloft in order…
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tressilliana
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Advice re installing an automatic post light
Hello all We are about to replace the existing electric post light in our front garden as it’s reached the end of its life. Our…
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tressilliana
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years ago
Advice re installing an automatic post light
Hello all We are about to replace the existing electric post light in our front garden as it’s reached the end of its life. Our…
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