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denton
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
Some books on renovation, Arts & Crafts, etc.
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f01dd310ffc8-.jpg Since I’ve finished my reno, I’d like to sell some books that helped me along, as well as some others. The reno books, asking…
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lagniappe
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Renovation Financing
I currently live in CG in a condo and am looking to purchase a townhouse to accommodate my expanding family. Given our budget, it is…
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adb
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago
Bell Contracting-good? Stanley the Carpenter - bad.
Has anyone had experience with Brooklyn based contractor Bell Contracting? We’re looking to do stucco on the back of our house. I can warn you…
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binibon
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Lime Putty
Does anyone know of a source for high calcium lime putty in Brooklyn or NYC area? Or, if not that, then high calcium hydrated lime?…
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maxw
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Outside concrete stair to cellar
I need to build a staircase from outside my house to the cellar (below the english basement)–I am trying to find someone to do the…
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pingala
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint
We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years! They took really good care…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
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pingala
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Renovating mechanicals in walls with lead paint
We put in a bid on a great old townhouse that has been in the same family for 100 years! They took really good care…
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azulperla280
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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tcccorcoran
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Crown Molding Restoration
I am renovating and restoring a townhouse in Clinton Hill, I would like to find a quality plaster restoration company for crown moldings.
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azulperla280
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62
Enter Your Question
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orrsuz
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Contractor dispute
Sorry this is a bit long winded but I wanted to get a wider opinion [from other contractors as much as anyone on this issue]…
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cjts
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
ISO Expeditor
Looking for an expeditor that can come in on a job that is filed help us overcome a lot of rabid objections and close out…
0
psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
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elm_bk
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
DIY renovations??
Hi, I’ve seen monay people mention on here that doing as much of a renovation yourself as you can, can save lots of money. As…
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psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
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binibon
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
Lime Putty
Does anyone know of a source for high calcium lime putty in Brooklyn or NYC area? Or, if not that, then high calcium hydrated lime?…
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