Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Is venting a space for food use an extensive & expensive process?
0
j.e.c2769
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Home insurance?
Was hoping some folks might be able to share what they currently pay so that I can have some sort of estimate as to what…
0
clee321
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Personal items during renovation?
We are moving out during our renovation but storing most of our stuff in the basement. The work we are having done will be on…
11
spicygreencurry
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
noxious fumes form construction next door
hey there. we live in a wood frame bushwick townhouse. they started renovations next door and all the fumes from their paint thinner and primer…
12
ydghprlmuqfahb
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
IKEA kitchens
Love the look of IKEA kitchens. Has anyone had one for a long while and is still happy with the quality?
14
backeast
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Dryer Vent Line Cleaning
Can anyone recommend someone to clean out and possibly troubleshoot a dryer vent line? Can a handyperson do this, or is it more specialized? My…
5
brooklyntoqueens
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
NO AirBandB rider on a tenant's lease
Has anyone added any wording on a lease prohibiting a tenant to sublet by using short term websites? If anyone has a suggestion on the…
6
laurenpacker123
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Door bell, Alarm systems & keyless Entry
We live in an area in bed stuy where it is not an option for a package to ever be left outside our door without…
5
bk11233
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Violations on Property I No Longer Own
If I sell a property with defaulted violations, can DOB (or DOF) go after me for the penalties even after I’ve sold it, or can…
0
Lurker
in General Discussion 9 years and 4 months ago
Plumber trying to extort cash--how to defend?
Quick question followed by longer explanation: Our boiler permit expired after all the work was finally done but before the inspection occured. I had informed…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skillful contractor needed for pocket door work
I need a contractor who can throughly seal up gaps in subfloor and walls behind pocket doors. Looking for someone with brownstone experience who is…
0
Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skillful contractor needed for pocket door work
I need a contractor who can throughly seal up gaps in subfloor and walls behind pocket doors. Looking for someone with brownstone experience who is…
0
nf85
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 4 months ago
Available: 6 solid 1911 single-panel interior doors with lovely hardware
After a renovation, we now have extra (cherry?) doors free to a good home. They are thick, solid, beautiful and in great condition. Dimensions are…
2
jazzboy321
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
Kitchen reno
I’m looking for someone to help in the redesign of my small kitchen here in Bed-Stuy….if people have some suggestions I’d love to hear from…
5
reagan9000
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 4 months ago
Combo washer/dryer for tenant apartment
The rental market (for landlords) is pretty soft in my neighborhood, so I’m considering some upgrades to one of my rental apartments once it opens…
4
reagan9000
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 4 months ago
Combo washer/dryer for tenant apartment
The rental market (for landlords) is pretty soft in my neighborhood, so I’m considering some upgrades to one of my rental apartments once it opens…
0
reagan9000
in General Discussion 9 years and 5 months ago
How often do I need to have my gas chimney cleaned?
Every year, I ignore frequent, high-pressure calls from a commercial chimney sweep service who are looking to sweep the flue for my gas boiler for…
3
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.