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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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kellyj
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 5 months ago
Bathroom expansion
We are looking at a brownstone to buy right now that has the classic teeny tiny bathroom (with some updates). Lord knows how they fit…
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arewedoneyet
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years and 11 months ago
Post-construction cleaning crew
We’re getting close to completion on our renovation and are looking for recommendations of cleaning crews. We’d like someone who can quickly and thoroughly get…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Sink in Kitchen Island - What Does that Add to the Price?
I’m interested in feedback as to what putting a sink and dishwasher in a kitchen island we’re adding, adds to the price of the kitchen…
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jack123
in Architecture 13 years ago
Baxt Ingui
Would be very interested to hear from anyone who has used Baxt Ingui for renovations. Many thanks.
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madstuy
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Finishing a brownstone basement
I’d like to finish my basement to have a workshop there, maybe a workout/gym area. Currently it’s your typical turn-of-the-century cellar with beautiful exposed rock…
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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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bkbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Bilco Door for outside cellar entrance
I want to secure all the entrances to my cellar and I’m looking to have a, simple, single bilco door installed over the entrance from…
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nalusurf
in Cellar 13 years ago
Recommendations for Replacing Bricked Over Basement Window Openings?
Hi All. I have two former window openings on the rear, basement wall of our brownstone which were previously bricked over and the wells were…
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nalusurf
in Cellar 13 years ago
Recommendations for Replacing Bricked Over Basement Window Openings?
Hi All. I have two former window openings on the rear, basement wall of our brownstone which were previously bricked over and the wells were…
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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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deano
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Renovation - before and after
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516385816ba78-.jpg Time to share with the b’stoner community who’ve been such a great help over the last months – here’s how the 2nd floor apartment…
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bkbrownstone
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago
Bilco Door for outside cellar entrance
I want to secure all the entrances to my cellar and I’m looking to have a, simple, single bilco door installed over the entrance from…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Atlantic Design Center or other kitchen specialists - Seeking Feedback
I’m interested in feedback about Atlantic Design Center on the A subway line on Atlantic Avenue, a kitchen design specialist, or any other kitchen specialist…
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jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Atlantic Design Center or other kitchen specialists - Seeking Feedback
I’m interested in feedback about Atlantic Design Center on the A subway line on Atlantic Avenue, a kitchen design specialist, or any other kitchen specialist…
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WTGirl
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years ago
Buying a house where work was done without permits and we want to do our own renovations
Hi everyone, I’ve been reading this site for a while now as we’re thinking of buying a two family house, and I’m posting for the…
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madstuy
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Finishing a brownstone basement
I’d like to finish my basement to have a workshop there, maybe a workout/gym area. Currently it’s your typical turn-of-the-century cellar with beautiful exposed rock…
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basementbound
in Architecture 13 years ago
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Can anyone recommend one? Thank you.
Looking for a structural engineer to assess townhouse in Brooklyn. Building is leaning, so want to know how severe it is. Can anyone recommend one? Thank…
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deano
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Renovation - before and after, part 2
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5165539a055e6-.jpg Sharing another before/after shot from the renovation of a 4-family. This parlor floor unit (like all the others) was in sorry shape, so pretty…
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TracyT
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 5 months ago
fireplace mantel for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509bf953dbfed-.jpg Mantel has been painted, but apparently not many times (details are crisp) Asking $700–less than you would find at an architectural savage place. Call…
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