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PHfamily

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Rat, Squirrel or Raccoon?

We heard scratching last night in the ceiling of the 3rd floor of our 4 story house.  We are waiting for the exterminator to come,…

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davidshenk

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

New Garbage Bin Holds 5 Cans - perfect for a brownstone - $425

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e740a50c3f42-.jpg We recently had this bin built for our Brooklyn brownstone coop but have to sell it because of some internal disagreements. It’s extremely well…

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davidshenk

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

New Garbage Bin Holds 5 Cans - perfect for a brownstone - $425

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e740a50c3f42-.jpg We recently had this bin built for our Brooklyn brownstone coop but have to sell it because of some internal disagreements. It’s extremely well…

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elinavon

in Real Estate - General 13 years and 10 months ago

Eli Navon an Investor in Sapphire at Cabarete Beach and Around the World

SAPPHIRE AT CABARETE BEACH is luxurious, secure enclave of white and sapphire blue awaits the owners of the sapphire at Cabarete Beach. It designed so…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

quinnsup

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Gorgeous hundred year old mahogany mantle

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e73ae85d203e-.jpg We have the following antiques and architectural salvage goodies for sale from a 110 year old Park Slope brownstone: – mahongany carved fireplace surround…

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anonCH

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Skylight over hatch installation recommendation

I posted this about 10 days ago and it was removed by Brownstoner. I emailed to ask why and never received an answer…and I use…

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anonCH

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Skylight over hatch installation recommendation

I posted this about 10 days ago and it was removed by Brownstoner. I emailed to ask why and never received an answer…and I use…

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jmassage58

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone know a good product to paint/whitewash an existing brick wall?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e72352b73a22-.jpg I would like to know if anyone can guide me to a product I can use to paint/whitewash the brick on an interior wall…

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starfish11040

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Where can I buy an access door for bathroom ceiling?

I have a couple of apartments that were built with a hatch or access door in the bathroom ceiling. They help a lot in detecting…

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faithful

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Any Regrets on Recommending a Contractor?

I haven’t posted in the forum for quite some time.  A few years back I recommended the contractor who worked on my home on this forum. …

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

PHfamily

in Pest Control 13 years and 10 months ago

Rat, Squirrel or Raccoon?

We heard scratching last night in the ceiling of the 3rd floor of our 4 story house.  We are waiting for the exterminator to come,…

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mrlincrusta

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Do you have an interesting story about the history of Lincrusta?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7340d484902-.png When it was launched back in 1877, Lincrusta met with immediate and unprecedented success as a highly decorative but also very durable and practical…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

anonymous

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

Squeezing a closet in a small space

Question for everyone… We are looking to add a closet to a closet-less bedroom. The onlY wall it really works on has a window on…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

mrlincrusta

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Do you have an interesting story about the history of Lincrusta?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e7340d484902-.png When it was launched back in 1877, Lincrusta met with immediate and unprecedented success as a highly decorative but also very durable and practical…

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jules2889

in Metalwork 13 years and 10 months ago

Looking for ladder style clothes pole for backyard

We have an old wooden clothes pole we would like to replace with a steel/iron  “ladder” style, which would reach to the third floor of…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

degustibus

in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years and 10 months ago

Sidewalk hole by National Grid

Hello all – the gas company came and replaced the line coming into our single family house under the stoop and in doing so dug…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Bassboy

in Appraisals 13 years and 10 months ago

Value of basement space?

I have a basement space aprox. 11′ x 11′, 6 foot ceiling, two windows looking out on the backyard.  The space is heated by a…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

workerb

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago

203k renovation loans

So I’m thinking about taking on a gut reno and maybe applying for a 203k, but I’m only just beginning to do the research. I’ve…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

jmassage58

in Decorative 13 years and 10 months ago

Anyone know a good product to paint/whitewash an existing brick wall?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e72352b73a22-.jpg I would like to know if anyone can guide me to a product I can use to paint/whitewash the brick on an interior wall…

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tyronem

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

Fair cost for a Do-it yourself Course?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e6a4a8589809-.jpg Greetings B-Stoners, I know some of you have taken various home repair courses some of which were sponsored by  Neighbrhood Housing Services of East…

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