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fgp

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

Discovered concrete over bluestone in garden

We live in a 1850s brownstone in Fort Greene and recently cleaned up the garden. I was very surprised to find two 3 foot wide…

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Arkady

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

Giving away water lilies

I just finished dividing my water lilies & have extras if anyone wants some gratis – pick up in Park Slope. Reply to this &…

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Updated 12 years and 9 months ago

Arkady

in Garden 12 years and 9 months ago

Giving away water lilies

I just finished dividing my water lilies & have extras if anyone wants some gratis – pick up in Park Slope. Reply to this &…

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elm_bk

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

plastic sheet covering my backyard

Hiya, We moved in to a house last summer, and now that we’re almost finished renovating, we’re hoping to use our backyard this year!  We…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

elm_bk

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

plastic sheet covering my backyard

Hiya, We moved in to a house last summer, and now that we’re almost finished renovating, we’re hoping to use our backyard this year!  We…

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rockclimb8

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Wood Door for Sale - Original Brownstone Door, including glass knob

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517d267cc7276-.jpg I am selling a white wood door from a brownstone that has the original glass knobs on both sides.

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

back2ftgreene

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Recommendation for family-friendly garden designer?

We’re looking to do some work in our backyard, which at this point we barely use. As it stands currently, there’s a very steep staircase…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

back2ftgreene

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Recommendation for family-friendly garden designer?

We’re looking to do some work in our backyard, which at this point we barely use. As it stands currently, there’s a very steep staircase…

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Landlord1

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Need a contractor/lanscaper to install bluestone and fense in my garden very soon

Hello, We are looking for a lanscaper/contractor who is free very soon to install a 34 ft long and 5 ft high wooden fense in…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

Landlord1

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Need a contractor/lanscaper to install bluestone and fense in my garden very soon

Hello, We are looking for a lanscaper/contractor who is free very soon to install a 34 ft long and 5 ft high wooden fense in…

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rockclimb8

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Wood Door for Sale - Original Brownstone Door, including glass knob

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517d267cc7276-.jpg I am selling a white wood door from a brownstone that has the original glass knobs on both sides.

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augustapalmer

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

In search of salvage slate/ bluestone

I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…

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augustapalmer

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

In search of salvage slate/ bluestone

I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…

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luvdaborstch

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Wood covering & adding iron gate for back deck & stairs

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517a9ccd50955-.jpg Hello folks, I’m hoping that some one might have a recomendation for a carpenter or ironworker who would be able to cover my small…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

luvdaborstch

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Wood covering & adding iron gate for back deck & stairs

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517a9ccd50955-.jpg Hello folks, I’m hoping that some one might have a recomendation for a carpenter or ironworker who would be able to cover my small…

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CGman

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Mosquito Magnet or Dynatrap?

Does anyone have experience with either? Reviews are mixed, but I’m almost willing to drop the $$$$ to see how it goes, because I’m so…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

jak

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Backyard soil replacement: Where to get "clean dirt" ?

Does anyone know where I can get 1500 square feet of certifiably clean dirt (lead free / heavy metal free / 100% kid friendly) ?…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

brooklyn72

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Cost to replace a roof

We plan to remove the existing roof of our 20×45 foot house and replace it with a new roof. The work will include replacing 2…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

jjq

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Swapping Rental Unit From Top To Basement Floor

Here’s an open ended question for Brownstone owners who may have swapped a top level rental unit into their LEGAL (in terms of: height, egress,…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

lizzieb

in Garden 12 years and 10 months ago

Anyone interested in renting out home for a student short which is a period piece?

Hello, I am looking for a home that could work for a period piece set in the 19th century. I am a Brooklyn College student…

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Updated 12 years and 10 months ago

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