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aanunkor
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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john.sterling
in Garden 2 months ago
Renovating the backyard in a Brooklyn Brownstone
Hi Looking any recommendations of contractors to renovate a well kept backyard. We want to remove the current setup which has pebbles arranged in a…
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umanish
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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rclnz
in Insurance 2 months ago
National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection
I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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CGDad
in Construction 11 years and 11 months ago
raising ceiling into cockloft
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c5b1efa0d91-.jpg Hi all – My youngest (of 3) children has the short end of the stick in our townhouse, sleeping in the smallest 7’x10′ room…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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huesos
in Heating and Cooling 4 months ago
Gas Boiler Service Company?
We’re looking for a gas boiler service company that can handle emergency repair calls within a reasonable period of time in downtown BK. Any recommendations…
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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edtvg
in Home Buying 3 months ago
Inspector
I want to provide the highest reccomendation for Steve Cymbalsky. His company is Brownstone Home Inspection LLC. I’ve used Steve on two seperate occasions to…
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zlt99
in Plumbing 3 months ago
Cost of New Hot Water Heater
I was wondering what I should expect to pay to replace a hot water heater. It is a 40 gallon A.O. Smith and we will…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Chimney and Fireplace 3 months ago
In search of ceramic european style wood burning stove
Our house has several grandfathered wood burning fireplaces. They are assumed functional. However: the central chimney has 2 fireplaces, one is closed up, just decorative,…
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kwar
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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