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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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jp1969

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Opinions on Parlor Floor Layout?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed8129f65752-.png Hi all.  Recently purchased a 17×45 brownstone that will need extensive renovations, and planning on making it a 2-family owners triplex over garden rental.…

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jp1969

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

Opinions on Parlor Floor Layout?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed8129f65752-.png Hi all.  Recently purchased a 17×45 brownstone that will need extensive renovations, and planning on making it a 2-family owners triplex over garden rental.…

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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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ellistom

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

file with DoB for private roof hatch?

An owner in my co-op wants to install a private roof-hatch to access the roof (exercising her private roof rights) for the purpose of maintaining…

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lola

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

good carpenter

anyone recommend a good carpenter for some interior work, and someone to do some outdoor work on the brick addition to my brownstone which is…

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lola

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago

good carpenter

anyone recommend a good carpenter for some interior work, and someone to do some outdoor work on the brick addition to my brownstone which is…

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7andfive

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Home reno advice

I’m considering making an offer on a place that needs a complete gut renovation. The roof is fairly new but it will need entire new…

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greencat

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Exposed brick columns cold air problem?

Hi Brownstoners- We are renovating our apartment and would like to leave the two columns to the left and right of the main windows exposed,…

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7andfive

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Home reno advice

I’m considering making an offer on a place that needs a complete gut renovation. The roof is fairly new but it will need entire new…

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greencat

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Exposed brick columns cold air problem?

Hi Brownstoners- We are renovating our apartment and would like to leave the two columns to the left and right of the main windows exposed,…

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spaceaddict

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago

Buying a Brownstone for under 500K

I want to gauge the possibility of getting a liveable (do not have to be renovated) Brownstone that is within walking distance to the A…

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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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ellenlourie

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

IKEA kitchen new shelves, doors and parts, 1/2 price

IKEA kitchen new (sealed in the boxes) shelves, doors and  cabinets parts, 1/2 price, leftovers after kitchen renovation. Anybody interested?

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brooklynpainter

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Lead Paint Clarification

First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor.   I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…

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brooklynpainter

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Lead Paint Clarification

First off, for full disclosure I am an interior painting contractor.   I’ve recently noticed some confusion over the issue of lead paint and how…

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ellenlourie

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

IKEA kitchen new shelves, doors and parts, 1/2 price

IKEA kitchen new (sealed in the boxes) shelves, doors and  cabinets parts, 1/2 price, leftovers after kitchen renovation. Anybody interested?

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slvillager

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Glass out wall?

We have an exterior wall on a legal extension down to the metal framing at the moment– and the light is fantastic. So how much…

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ownhs

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

ISO source for plaster ceiling medalions

We’re need to redo some plaster cielings and are having trouble sourcing appropriate medalions. What we have are Eastlake and we’re only finding Georgian styles…

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slvillager

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago

Glass out wall?

We have an exterior wall on a legal extension down to the metal framing at the moment– and the light is fantastic. So how much…

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