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denton

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 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 11 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 5 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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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

binibon

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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 11 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 11 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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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

cjts

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

pingala

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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 11 months ago

looking for brownstone parlor entry pocket doors measuring 106 inches hight by 62

Enter Your Question

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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

orrsuz

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

tcccorcoran

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years 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 11 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 11 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 11 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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psp215

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

elm_bk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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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Updated 13 years and 11 months ago

psp215

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 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 11 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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Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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Fredo

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

Brownstone coop looking for home renovation financing

We are a small coop (3 units) in a brownstone in CG. Looking to do an extensive renovation of the house (facade, roof, iron works,…

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