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jonbranch99

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Garage conversion to garden: home value?

Our home was built in 1923 with an attached garage instead of a garden (cars/garages were all the rage in the ’20s). The garage is…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

Allan78

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Soil for Big Backyard Planter

Brownstonistas, We’ve got to fill some large planters (~9.5 cu. yds. and ~3.5 cu. yds.) with soil. The ground is still concrete and the borders…

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xzgkssumzhyvtey

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Window company for replacement

We are planning a brick-to-brick replacement of some windows, with Kolbe or Marvin all wood. Any recommendations on one or the other? We are concerned…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Source for replacement iron newel posts??

We are about to have the ironwork on our brownstone restored, but unfortunately our newel posts are missing and we need replacements. Vinnie’s is doing…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Spiral staircase for deck

Hello, this is my second post. First post had many helpful replies. So, I am going to putting a new backyard deck up. I have…

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zznyc

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Painting advice Required

Hi Everybody,We have a deck that’s approx 10 years old it was never painted just sealed and now we want to stain it .Whats the…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

jonny.townsend

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Historic Federal Commercial Tax Credit

Hi Everyone, I have a two family brownstone and I am looking into applying for the historic federal commercial as well as NYS homeowner tax…

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karindrew

in General Discussion 7 years and 7 months ago

Can anyone recommend a good millwork place for custom shutters?

Hello everyone, I recently moved in to a wood frame Victorian in the Ditmas Park area and am interested in having interior shutters made and…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

jonathanbrettklein

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Property Valuation in Bed Stuy (empty lot)

I would like to sell a property (empty lot) I own with my siblings. However, everytime I call a broker they see dollar signs and…

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zznyc

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Painting advice Required

Hi Everybody,We have a deck that’s approx 10 years old it was never painted just sealed and now we want to stain it .Whats the…

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andy

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Newel Posts

Hello! I’m looking for a replacement newel post. The previous owner installed a Home Depot one that doesn’t match the classic rounded style of the…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

badefrancis

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Pocket Door Repair Recommendations?

Hi Everyone, I have a pair of pocket doors that separate my parlor floor front and back parlors that will not open currently. There isn’t…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

jonbranch99

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Garage conversion to garden: home value?

Our home was built in 1923 with an attached garage instead of a garden (cars/garages were all the rage in the ’20s). The garage is…

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firsthome

in Doors & Windows 7 years and 6 months ago

Entry Door Installation

I want to replace a 36″ entry door with 50″ salvaged double entry door . My GC already ordered a new weatherstripped frame and I…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

spicygreencurry

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

smells like weed in my house

we started to notice a strong weed smell in our downstairs bathroom a few months ago. we live in bushwick in a poorly insulated wood…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

monaco

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Sealing Cellar Hatches

I am looking to seal the front and rear hatches to the cellar of my brownstone, not so they no longer open but just fill-in…

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

spicygreencurry

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

smells like weed in my house

we started to notice a strong weed smell in our downstairs bathroom a few months ago. we live in bushwick in a poorly insulated wood…

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Guest User | 0 secs ago

Removing (illegal) back deck - do I need a permit?

Was hit with a DOB violation for rear deck with no permit. I have been searching online and understand that a permit is required to…

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John smith

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Looking for a Fireplace Mantel

Hello! I am looking to purchase a fireplace mantel. If anyone has one or is getting rid of one, please contact me lesnianskip@gmail.com Thank you!

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

claudiasaunders11

in General Discussion 7 years and 6 months ago

Facade redo recommendations???

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Updated 7 years and 6 months ago

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