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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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bluehelen

in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago

Video Intercom Installation

Can anyone recommend a reputable installer for a video intercom system / electric door strike on the front of our brownstone?  We spoke with one A/V…

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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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juno2010

in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago

Need a permit to paint the exterior of home? Paint recommendation?

Our townhouse is not a land-marked building (nor the street we live) in Park Slope. We’d like to paint the exterior of our brick-stone mix…

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

juno2010

in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago

Need a permit to paint the exterior of home? Paint recommendation?

Our townhouse is not a land-marked building (nor the street we live) in Park Slope. We’d like to paint the exterior of our brick-stone mix…

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architerp

in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago

Anyone ever use Dip & Strip from the directory?

Would you recommend them? Do they do good work? Thanks.

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Updated 12 years and 6 months ago

architerp

in Doors 12 years and 6 months ago

Anyone ever use Dip & Strip from the directory?

Would you recommend them? Do they do good work? Thanks.

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sunny4

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Antique Wood & Glass Entry Door

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e73eb0e6a15-.jpg Amazing antique wood & glass entry door for sale. Size is 33 1/4 x 89 inches. Original beveled glass, handset and old world details…

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ronman

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

2 interior fireproof metal doors

Anyone looking for metal doors for apartments? These are fireproof and in good shape. Email me sebb_23@msn.com

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ronman

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

2 interior fireproof metal doors

Anyone looking for metal doors for apartments? These are fireproof and in good shape. Email me sebb_23@msn.com

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jeffbarker

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Garage Door repairs: DIY

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c74c1ed0283-.png It can be frustrating when your remote control or key-less entry pad stops working and I know there are lots of people who prefer…

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jeffbarker

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Garage Door repairs: DIY

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50c74c1ed0283-.png It can be frustrating when your remote control or key-less entry pad stops working and I know there are lots of people who prefer…

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msre

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

How to repair vintage pocket doors?

We found old pocket doors in our wall that had been closed up.  They don’t pull out easily, and it’s obvious some screws are missing…

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maagrant

in Doors 12 years and 11 months ago

Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home.  the door is heavy and…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

blaqhole

in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago

Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?

Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…

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blaqhole

in Doors 12 years and 8 months ago

Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?

Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…

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emekap

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…

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Updated 12 years and 8 months ago

jasonmones

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?

I am looking to add an addition (6ft)  to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

emekap

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Replacing damaged wood doors in brownstone with Jeld-Wen Molded Wood Composite Interior Doors. Any thoughts?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5093f301ba4d3-.jpg Went to Dykes as I needed to replace a number of interior doors that are somewhat badly damaged and when I went there the…

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jasonmones

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Does anyone know of a good carpenter who would work with owner on renovating a garage into a studio?

I am looking to add an addition (6ft)  to a one car garage in Ditmas Park. (I don’t think I need a permit since I…

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