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
anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Ceiling / molding is coming down in parlour - can this be fixed?
We recently purchased a house in need of work. The ceiling is coming down in the back parlor room on one side of the room.…
6
CRussen
in Counters 13 years and 1 month ago
Butcher block counter top for island? Installer recommendations?
Hi all, We had a fire in our house about two weeks before Sandy hit; we’ve just moved back in and one of the last…
10
cityrat
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 10 months ago
Windows/glass in rear of extension and Landmarks/LPC regulations
Hi there, My question involves work we would like to do in the process of renovating our recently-purchased four-story townhouse in the Clinton Hill historic…
0
jumping
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 3 months ago
Quartz seam acceptable?
I should be used to all the mediocre work that has been going on in my house but just wanted some opinions if I should…
14
timmywolen
in Plumbers and Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
New Sewer main from home to street
I received the wonderful news that my sewer line is broken and is functioning at 50%. I had the American water/ DEP insurance which ended…
0
daroogle
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Repurposed street signs
I rescued some street signs from the local dump. They are heavy aluminum on the back side and I polished them up with a scotch…
0
brownburger
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Multifamily Townhouse Utilites?
What is the average monthly cost of heat, hot water and electricity in a 5,000 sq ft Multi Family Townhouse in Brooklyn?
2
Reno2011
in Heating and Cooling 11 years and 10 months ago
Recommendations for maintenance contract for HVAC
Any recommendations or warnings re HVAC maintenance providers? We had central air put in to our brownstone about two years ago and it’s required a…
1
ditmarsman
in Construction 11 years and 10 months ago
Dirt Removal around house
I have a question for anyone familiar, I have a corner property with around 18″ high of dirt around the house on the side and…
3
jeanmarine2
in Doors & Windows 12 years ago
Retractable Screen Door
Any suggestions for a retractable screen door for placing in the door frame of an outswing door to our rear parlor deck? We just had…
3
condo13
in General Discussion 11 years and 10 months ago
Reasonable Project Fee Schedule?
I’ve received a fee schedule from an architect that my contractor recommended and I was wondering if this seems reasonable to those who’ve done renovations…
4
cobble12
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Selling used but like new Black & Decker MM275 Lawn Mower
Like new Black & Decker MM275 18-Inch 9 amp Electric Mulching Mower See links below: http://www.blackanddecker.com/outdoor/MM275.aspx http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-MM275-Electric-Mulching/dp/B00005AKZF/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1402238660&sr=8-1&keywords=mm275 Comes with the lawn bag. $75.
1
cobble12
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Need a new garden fence panel
One panel of our garden fence is damaged and I am looking to replace it by the same old, grey pine color (see attached picture).…
0
cobble12
in Garden 11 years and 10 months ago
Need garden fence panel
One panel of our garden fence is damaged and I am looking to replace it by the same old, grey pine color (see attached picture).…
0
eman134
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 10 months ago
Baxi Luna Duotec boiler installation
Installing a combi unit with 2 zones, one plain vanilla radiators, the other radiant. It is finally starting to look like a boiler… you have…
6
ktrp
in Insurance 11 years and 10 months ago
Condo Building Insurance
We’re a small (4 units) condo building in Fort Greene looking for a new insurance company. Who does everyone use/would you recommend them? Thanks!
0
ktrp
in Insurance 11 years and 10 months ago
Condo Building Insurance
We’re a small (4 units) condo building in Fort Greene looking for a new insurance company. Who does everyone use/would you recommend them? Thanks!
0
cate
in Appliances 12 years and 10 months ago
Proper way to install AC in metal window?
What is the proper way to secure an AC unit in a metal window? Does anyone have a rec for someone who does this, and…
5
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.