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blauprint9
in Heating and Cooling 10 years and 9 months ago
Heating / Cooling consultant?
Hello Brownstoner! Out brownstone construction never ends. And it seems our absent-minded architect and less-than-thorough contractor have now neglected to instal the AC properly in…
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workisfun
in Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
Garden Floor Reset -- Where To Start?
when i moved into my duplex (parlor and garden levels) last year, it was fully finished. the garden level and two full bathrooms, closets, mechanical/laundry…
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stickerhappy
in Painters, Strippers and Stainers 10 years and 11 months ago
Best way to strip old paint off windows
I got these two old salvage windows- each are about 6′ tall. I want to take off the old paint and let the original wood…
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samtsegaye
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
door to transom proportions
Hello, We are about to order a set of double entry doors for our townhouse. We are having a difficult time figuring out a good…
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rd684
in Utilities 10 years and 9 months ago
Verizon FIOS versus Time Warner Cable
Verizon is getting ready to install FIOS on our block in Greenwood Heights. They’re currently contacting homeowners about running cable hookups to every bldg. I’m…
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samtsegaye
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
door to transom proportions
Hello, We are about to order a set of double entry doors for our townhouse. We are having a difficult time figuring out a good…
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stickerhappy
in Alarm 10 years and 9 months ago
Budget-friendly options for roof door alarm?
We have a small multifamily and would like to discourage people from going on the roof, as well warned if someone has come in from…
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kachuri999
in Utilities 10 years and 9 months ago
Natl Grid destroying sidwealks
Is anyone else seeing National grid destroy their sidewalks/streets? I’ve seen them on a few streets in Bed Stuy, apparently they’re installing new updated high…
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Splenda
in Renovation 10 years and 9 months ago
How to make a "tired" home look better?
Hi, I posted this question in the house of the day post of the day. Here is the link: http://brownstoner.staging.wpengine.com/blog/2015/06/house-for-sale-in-prospect-lefferts-gardens-brooklyn/#comments Putting aside the condition of…
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nanner08
in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago
Rejecting a contractor
Hey tradesmen/women – what’s your favorite way to get turned down for a job? After soliciting a number of estimates, I have to tell someone…
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tm07
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 9 months ago
how do I verify a contractor
My building is thinking of using a contractor. I looked up the contractor by his name in the DOB license site, and found it attached…
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stickerhappy
in Alarm 10 years and 9 months ago
Budget-friendly options for roof door alarm?
We have a small multifamily and would like to discourage people from going on the roof, as well warned if someone has come in from…
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lostinthought
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 12 years and 4 months ago
Architect or Expeditor?
Hello Everyone, I am hoping someone can give me some good advice. Over 20 years ago my parents hired an architect firm to help legalize…
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dalstonloans7777
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 10 months ago
Neighborhood recommendations
I’m looking to buy a place in Brooklyn and could use some neighborhood recommendations. I’ve been renting in the Lower East Side for the past…
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ccostan
in Expeditors 10 years and 10 months ago
Real newbie question.
I have been trying to close on my home in Brooklyn for about 13 months now and need some real advice on switching expediters/Filing representative.…
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accorsi
in For Sale 10 years and 9 months ago
19th Century Mantle Mirror For Sale
I have a high quality overmantle mirror from a Ft. Greene brownstone that was demolished in the early 1970’s.It is Renaissance Revival style(1860s-1870s) and is…
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randolph
in Demolition 10 years and 9 months ago
PERMIT NEEDED FOR INTERIOR DEMO?
Does one need a permit to demo non-structural interior walls, removing metal studs and sheetrock, remove doors, as well as kitchens and bathrooms?
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ps158
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 10 years and 10 months ago
Benjamin Moore paint color recommendations?
Anyone have paint colors they love in their homes? What are the names of them? Suffering from major decision fatigue…
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