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jane moffat
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Does anyone have experience with Lead Out paint stripper?
Hi All, I am wondering if anyone has any experience with Lead Out paint stripper – which theoretically bonds to the lead particles (or something..)…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
203k Reno - affordable contractor
I have been reading this site for awhile now but never really posted. I am looking to do a possible gut reno on a brownstone…
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doghouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Palone Brothers Heating and A/C
Is anybody else having trouble reaching Palone Brothers Heating and A/C? They installed our heat and it is not working (brand new). We have been…
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doghouse
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Palone Brothers Heating and A/C
Is anybody else having trouble reaching Palone Brothers Heating and A/C? They installed our heat and it is not working (brand new). We have been…
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dallas2brooklyngal
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 7 months ago
My bad experience with Bill from Fine Circular Stairs
In August, I got a reasonable quote to restore my parlor floor stairs from Bill of Fine Circular Stairs after researching on this site for…
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anonymous
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
203k Reno - affordable contractor
I have been reading this site for awhile now but never really posted. I am looking to do a possible gut reno on a brownstone…
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11231
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Can pocket doors be removed for re-sale?
We are renovating and will not (alas) be able to keep a pocket door on the parlor floor of a brownstone. Is it possible to…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Lead Water Main Replacement
Hi, We have a Lead water main coming into our brownstone from the street. Has anyone had any experience replacing this ? Is it even…
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gavolivia
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Lead Water Main Replacement
Hi, We have a Lead water main coming into our brownstone from the street. Has anyone had any experience replacing this ? Is it even…
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rebox
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 8 months ago
waterproofing cellar with drylock?
Are there any professionals out there who can weigh in on drylock or thoroseal to waterproof a cellar whose foundation is stone. The walls and…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Extension of extension
We have a two story extension on the back of our house. The upper floor extension is smaller than the bottom and has an adjacent…
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sunny10
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Indoor painter recommendation
I recently used a painter I found on Brownstoner, Jamie Grubb, and wanted to report back what an excellent job he did. He repainted our…
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slvillager
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Extension of extension
We have a two story extension on the back of our house. The upper floor extension is smaller than the bottom and has an adjacent…
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rsj3
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Surprises in the brick wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9e122e20cd3-.jpg Hello! We have just exposed our brick wall and found a couple surprises. Wondering if anyone can help: 1st surprise: This one shouldnt have…
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11231
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Can pocket doors be removed for re-sale?
We are renovating and will not (alas) be able to keep a pocket door on the parlor floor of a brownstone. Is it possible to…
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rsj3
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Surprises in the brick wall
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e9e122e20cd3-.jpg Hello! We have just exposed our brick wall and found a couple surprises. Wondering if anyone can help: 1st surprise: This one shouldnt have…
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ownhs
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 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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ellistom
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 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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