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NewOwner

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

Fitting a new security door on existing frame

I hope that someone with some basic handyman knowledge can help me figure this out: I currently have both a glass door and a screen…

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NewOwner

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

Fitting a new security door on existing frame

I hope that someone with some basic handyman knowledge can help me figure this out: I currently have both a glass door and a screen…

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jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

Door off parlor (high second) floor rear deck?

I’m interested in suggestions for door combinations off our parlor floor kitchen in the rear of our old brownstone, that allow sufficient light to the kitchen…

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brooklynhome

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

under stoop ventilation - do I need a vent if I am getting new air tight doors?

We are replacing the doors under our brick stoop. The current outer leaks water terribly. The new door will be some combination of wood/glass/metal and…

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mimimaloo

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

Organic Garden soil, sub soil, and fill

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519bd8a295984-.jpg Hi there, We are excavating some top soil, some sub soil, and some fill from our back garden this week. The soil is a…

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chrisemma

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

front door repairs

Our metal and glass front door is in need of urgent repairs. Anyone knows a good contractor for that type of job? Thank you

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

chrisemma

in Doors 12 years and 2 months ago

front door repairs

Our metal and glass front door is in need of urgent repairs. Anyone knows a good contractor for that type of job? Thank you

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sourgrapes

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

In search of pocket doors or french doors.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5183fbf1e4cf1-.jpg We are in search of a pair of pocket doors or french doors to be used as pocket doors.  Each door needs to be…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

sourgrapes

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

In search of pocket doors or french doors.

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5183fbf1e4cf1-.jpg We are in search of a pair of pocket doors or french doors to be used as pocket doors.  Each door needs to be…

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jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Looking for photos of dividing walls/doors between floors to add a tenant

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5164c0bcb00ed-.jpg I’m interested in photos/ideas for how to add a security wall/door between floors in order to bring on a tenant on a floor of…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Converting a parlor floor window to a door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5174208df19c6-.jpg We are converting a window to a door off our back parlor floor in Brooklyn, and we have two windows to choose from -…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Converting a parlor floor window to a door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5174208df19c6-.jpg We are converting a window to a door off our back parlor floor in Brooklyn, and we have two windows to choose from -…

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tstritmater

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Security type door for garden entrance

I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

tstritmater

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Security type door for garden entrance

I need a good contractor who can install an security door to my garden.

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jeanmarine2

in Doors 12 years and 3 months ago

Looking for photos of dividing walls/doors between floors to add a tenant

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5164c0bcb00ed-.jpg I’m interested in photos/ideas for how to add a security wall/door between floors in order to bring on a tenant on a floor of…

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brooklynny

in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago

Securing Glass-Paned Front Entry Door

Like many others, my house’s front entry door has glass panes that would enable a burglar to easily unlock the door simply by breaking the glass…

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Updated 12 years and 4 months ago

brooklynny

in Doors 12 years and 4 months ago

Securing Glass-Paned Front Entry Door

Like many others, my house’s front entry door has glass panes that would enable a burglar to easily unlock the door simply by breaking the glass…

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RunJoe

in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago

Entry Doors Slam

My entry doors slam like crazy.  Like most brownstones, I have 2 sets of entry doors on the parlor level.  One set has a square…

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iranyc

in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago

Water leak from parlor door

Twice over the last few years, heavy rains blowing towards the front of our north-facing brownstone led to water coming through the frame of the…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

lkat75

in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago

Door Alignment

We live in a pre-war apartment which has settled considerably over the years.  We consistently have trouble with a few of our doors either getting…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

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