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returnrestoration
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Painting basement concrete floor
I have searched the forum and now I’m a bit confused. Our house has carpet over unpainted concrete floor. I want to rip up the…
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stickerhappy
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago
Anyone use slate for countertops?
There are a few slate dealers (mostly VT) that sell slate for countertops and have some really nice photos- plus Houzz also has plenty of…
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Landlord1
in Renovation 9 years and 8 months ago
Architect needed for a full renovation
I have a budget for 300k-350 k to renovate a small townhouse. Des anybody know an architect who would be willing to help us.? Please…
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Replacement of old cracked sewer line not covered by Brownstone Agency
We had huge sewage backup into our ground floor bathroom because old clay pipe without trap was cracked. Brownstone Agency does NOT cover new sewage…
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starfish11040
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
How do I bring my property up to fire code requirements?
I have a 10 unit residential brownstone. Does a plumber simply certify that the sprinkler system is properly working? Or is there more to it?…
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stickerhappy
in Bath & Kitchen 9 years and 8 months ago
Anyone use slate for countertops?
There are a few slate dealers (mostly VT) that sell slate for countertops and have some really nice photos- plus Houzz also has plenty of…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
need some advice
I appreciate it if you can provide advice. I am opening up walls on the top floor; putting in a header on one which is…
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Handyman Emilio -- Buyer Beware
Want to save others the hassle, time and expense. I found him on this site (there’s another negative review on a thread elsewhere but it’s…
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homely
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Handyman Emilio -- Buyer Beware
Want to save others the hassle, time and expense. I found him on this site (there’s another negative review on a thread elsewhere but it’s…
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terryhoppy
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
need some advice
I appreciate it if you can provide advice. I am opening up walls on the top floor; putting in a header on one which is…
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dangermouse
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
On the DOB website under Job Filings, who provides the "Estimated Total Cost" ?
The DOB or the Contractor??
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emmajacob
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Vermont slate in stoop area?
I’d like to install Vermont slate as the flooring for my brownstone’s front stoop patio area. Our contractor advises against it, saying that it’ll crack…
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pstrychf212
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Day Care in Bed Stuy
This may not be the correct place to post but I visit Brownstoner daily so… Recently purchased and moved to Bed Stuy and are looking…
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sages423
in Doors & Windows 9 years and 8 months ago
Mister Sign for gold leaf on transom?
Has anyone used Mister Sign for gold leaf house numbers? Appreciate any feedback on work, etc.
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rene
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Where to find 1 x 4 inch brownstone floorboards?
I’m having a hard time finding replacement floorboards for a couple of patch ups in my brownstone. Seems as though this size is not standard…
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sandietrombert
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Flooding: water coming into our cellar from city sewer lines
Help! Water is coming into our cellar (in Clinton Hill) from the sewer through the drains and toilet. This only happens during a sudden, heavy…
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Painter, Floor finish reccs needed
I’ve checked the archives but because they’re randomly sorted (not by date) it’s pretty useless…you find a recc from 2013 & the number is no…
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cmu
in General Discussion 9 years and 8 months ago
Painter, Floor finish reccs needed
I’ve checked the archives but because they’re randomly sorted (not by date) it’s pretty useless…you find a recc from 2013 & the number is no…
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