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brooklyn72
in Flooring 13 years ago
Can anyone recommend a roofer?
Has anyone had experience with having to redo a roof that includes asbestos abatement? We understand that we can cover the asbestos to abate it,…
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jjq
in Garden 13 years ago
Bay Ridge Tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51689b50b2ecc-.jpg Can anyone tell me what type of tree this is? The trees in the Pix are planted along 72ns street, and are common throughout…
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xchx
in For Sale 13 years ago
Wanted: Kitchen Cabinets
Is anyone upgrading their kitchen? I need some cabinets for a low-budget renovation in Brooklyn and I’m looking to buy a used set.
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RBCG
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Entry doors
Besides the Old Iron guy (whose name escapes me) near Lowes and Eddie in Ft. Greene, anyone know of other sources for townhouse entry doors?…
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anon200
in Environmental and Green Design 13 years ago
Joint solar / green roof installation?
Our coop is considering installing solar panels in conjunction with a green roof, and figure it might be easiest to design and install the two…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Average architect and GC fee
Hello, we are soon to embark on an almost-gut reno of a brownstone and trying to figure out overall budget/wishlist, etc.. to set everyone’s expectations…
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rrosario35
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
We'd like to shoot a Beautiful View
Hello, My name is Richard, no my brother in law and I are like… Amatuer Photographers… we just have fun doing it. It’s a hobby…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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sethamin
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Old Decorative Picture Rails
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51678566ef6f1-processed-httpiimgurcomOqNA3rejpg.jpg I have about 100′ of these decorative picture rails. I don’t think they’re original to the house, but they do seem quite old. They…
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redwagon
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Looking for high quality detailer/handyman
In search of someone to help put in new (and some cases clean-up some poorly done) detail work (e.g. stair edge where it meets dry…
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suedeshoes
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
proper depth for patio base?
Hi. We’ve had 2 contractors recommended on brownstoner give us proposals for installing a new patio in our back yard. One recommended 2″ gravel plus…
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gothaml
in Construction 13 years ago
Cost of installing a gas line?
The people who flipped our building back in the 70s removed the gas line. I hate cooking on an electric stove. Now that we are…
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bmichaelg
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years ago
Cost and recommendations for a good litigating attorney.
Our seller is in breach of contract and it appears that we are going to have to bring a law suit against them for specific…
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Mar
in Pest Control 14 years and 1 month ago
Powderpost beetles -- experiences and exterminator recommendation?
We just moved into a prewar apartment and I keep finding mysterious little piles of yellowish “dust” — mostly in or under new-ish woodwork (cabinets,…
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nonsense
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago
We need a lawn doctor
We are having trouble with our backyard lawn. We got sod installed two years ago and by now I would describe the lawn as more…
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4668squarefeet
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Average architect and GC fee
Hello, we are soon to embark on an almost-gut reno of a brownstone and trying to figure out overall budget/wishlist, etc.. to set everyone’s expectations…
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aussieben
in Architecture 13 years ago
Feedback on architects, and questions you wish you'd asked
**Hi all**** We have just gone into contract on a 4 story, 3 family brownstone and our next step is to reach out to architects…
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deancollins
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Hey Boardwalk Empire producers.....you left your shit out the front of my apartment today
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5166005e8d2a5-.jpg Classless move….. came home today to see that the Boardwalk Empire production team left their shit half on the footpath and half on the…
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