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elm_bk
in Garden 12 years and 2 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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elm_bk
in Garden 12 years and 2 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 2 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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back2ftgreene
in Garden 12 years and 2 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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back2ftgreene
in Garden 12 years and 2 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 2 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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Landlord1
in Garden 12 years and 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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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luvdaborstch
in Garden 12 years and 3 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 3 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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jak
in Garden 12 years and 3 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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brooklyn72
in Garden 12 years and 3 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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jjq
in Garden 12 years and 3 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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lizzieb
in Garden 12 years and 3 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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bklynpwds
in Garden 12 years and 3 months ago
Boxwood shrub-free to a good home
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51740436a22ad-.jpg I have a mature Boxwood shrub that is in need of a good home. I had it in my garden, then moved it to…
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