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Anyone ever relocated a toilet before?
We are renovating a 3rd story, top-floor apartment with a horribly configured bathroom. When you walk in the bathroom door, the room is long and…
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poise
in Exteriors 7 years and 4 months ago
rope scaffold cost
Can anyone say what is the cost to rent a rope scaffold (appropriate for 20 ft. townhouse). Thanks.
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housepoor
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
What kind of tree is this?
I have been trying to figure out what kind of tree I have, based on the leaf. Any ideas? I have attached a photo, although…
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hiursula
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Roofers
Hi, My roof has been leaking with all of the heavy rains. Can anyone recommend a roofer they have used and had a good experience…
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hxeaowyveimkp
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Window replacement
I’ve reviewed posts in the last year or so about windows and I have a few questions that were not covered (want to acknowledge this…
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briskey
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
BATHROOM VENTILATION
Looking for advise on how best to retrofit ceiling ventilation fan in the bathrooms of a 4 unit brownstone. Can the vent connect to pre-existing…
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keepo
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Carpenter/Handyman needed - Door repair
The bottom hinge of my interior parlor floor door has separated from (and split part of) the frame. Can anyone recommend someone to fix it…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Cobble Hill vs Park Slope
Which is better or worse and why? I am deciding which one to live in.
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randolph
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Is this really where the market is?
I am seeing houses listed at over $3mm, like today’s HOTD https://www.brownstoner.com/listing/TERRAHOLDINGS-18242430/593-jefferson-ave-bedford-stuyvesant-ny-11221/ in relatively deep bed stuy / stuy heights. Has anything actually changed hands…
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kebony
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Veneers
We’re looking for veneers for a wood fired outdoor pizza oven. We’ll be doing the installation ourselves. We want to avoid anything that looks fake…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Where to get bluestone pavers locally in brooklyn
We need to buy just a few large bluestone pavers to create a path in our backyard. Can someone suggest a place in brooklyn to…
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dougj99
in General Discussion 7 years and 4 months ago
Sump pump puddle puzzle
Hello. I am trying to figure out the source of some water seepage in our basement and I am stumped. The pattern of water seepage…
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crhorsken
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Buying Without Broker
Looking for feedback from those that have purchased real estate without a buyers broker, or are in the process of it now. Would you recommend…
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odonata
in Exteriors 8 years and 8 months ago
Fencing
Looking for someone to design, build and install a high quality wood fence around my broenstine garden for a reasonable price.
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Mavourak
in General Discussion 8 years and 1 month ago
Library Ladder: Chaeaper ardware alternatives?
Hello, We have a rather tall built-in bookshelf (~ 10 ft). Given the height, we are looking to add a library ladder for easier access…
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WRPListings
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Getting rid of ants
This is our first spring in our house, and we are having an ant invasion on the parlor floor where our kitchen is. The ants…
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ptlnyc
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 5 months ago
Painter/Plasterer/Sheetrock recommendation-Roberto Mejia
Hi Brownstoners. I just had A/C put in my townhouse-what a nightmare-so needed to hire a painter/plaster who could handle a huge job and work…
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ps158
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
any concerns with stripping and painting a steam riser / pipe?
I was going to use Citristrip to strip the chipped paint on a steam riser (see photo). Are there any concerns with using a paint…
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MRONeill
in General Discussion 7 years and 5 months ago
Glass Shower Enclosures - Recommendations for Fabricators
Hello, I’m looking for your recommendations (the all too elusive affordable but quality!) for 2 glass shower enclosures. One is simple (frameless corner enclosure) and…
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