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sanguine
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Airshaft conversion
I bought a 2 family townhouse and planning on remodeling the kitchen and bathroom. Each floor through apartment has a window in the bathroom looking…
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terryhoppy
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
lead paint removal
has anyone used soy gel or lead out to remove paint which may contain lead? If so, how did it work and what was the…
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tcccorcoran
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Seeking Cast Ironwork Reccomendations
I need to replace banisters, front gate and newel posts on my brownstone Appreciate any reccomendations
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italiana71
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Best way to paint old radiators?
Wha’ts the best way to paint old steam radiators? Do I really need to remove them and spray paint them? I would really like to…
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katiekatie
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Soundproofing windows
Hi, We just bought a place that we need serious noise reduction from buses and traffic. Anyone used CityProof or CityQuiet? CityProof installs an interior…
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brendafromflatbush
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Rented a dumpster lately?
Hi–we need a small dumpster for yard waste and concrete I’ve pried up…last time I rented one, it was a pretty sketchy experience…anybody have any…
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Somerset
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for an installer for anaglypta/lincrusta paintable linoleum wall panels
We want to put paintable linoleum panels in our brownstone vestibule. The material, called anaglypta or lincrusta, is a paintable linoleum product that has it’s…
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jackdavis100
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Driscilla and Liverpool
Hello Brownstoners Trying to engage Driscilla and Liverpool construction corp from Brooklyn, for bathroom renovations. Anyone has any experience with these folks? Any issues you…
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brett195
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 1 month ago
Can Anyone Recommend A Pragmatic Architect?
I’m buying a brownstone and planning some renovations. The sheetrock, electric, plumbing, gas piping, and floors were all repaired and replaced 10 years ago. I’m…
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cjgiffen
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Need a recommendation for a professional cleaning company
We need someone who can come in post-renovation and scrub down the apartment so it is dust free when my pregnant wife moves back in.…
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Cobblekrill
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Wall hung toilet
I am in the process of trying to design a tiny powder room on the parlor floor and want to use a wall hung toilet…
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vl
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a Contractor: Sherlock Homes
I would like to recommend Damian from Sherlock Homes Interior Corp. (sherlockhomesny@yahoo.com) for general contracting work and renovations. Damian, Ivan, and Jimmy did a great…
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Rev
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
what flooring is typically used in hallway of 4-family brownstone? we are saving as much of the ornate staircase woodwork as possible and I want something that will wear well for rental apartments....
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shi11
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Making an offer with renovations in mind
We’re considering buying a 2bdrm coop and making renovations to it. Besides the estimates from the builder/architect/engineer, what else should we take into account before…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
damp/icky in vestibule
hi- we have a typical understoop vestiblue that always gets damp when it rains. any way to seal better? alos floor is concrete- how do…
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slb
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Good concrete contractors?
I have a great contractor, but I’m looking for recommendations for a subcontractor who does concrete flatwork. We’re finishing a basement and looking into sealed…
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pepvjnwizosknsq
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
cost of staircase rebuild and other queries from a first time buyer
We have an accepted offer on a brownstone that has a lot of little repairs and a few bigger ones. I’m wondering if anyone can…
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mozambrooklyn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
My old fireplace has a metal liner, chimney filled with sand?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/504bbfdb05365-.jpg Hello, I searched the forums but didn’t find anything similar to my issue. I have an older home in Bed Stuy, and the…
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