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irmalight
in For Sale 13 years and 3 months ago
Decorative Antique Wood Transom $600 OBO
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50fee782dd5e1-.jpg I bought this beauty but sadly it won’t fit … 112′ long by 22 & 3/4″ high – it’s a lovely piece. Let me…
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brooklymama
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Converting a commerical to residential (1 Fam)
Hi there – we’re looking at purchasing a building currently listed as commercial and converting it into a single fam residence. Has anyone had any…
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jeanmarine2
in Flooring 13 years ago
Painting risers on hardwood stairs?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515acb9f45dac-.jpg Is it more typical to paint the risers on hardwood stairs or leave them au naturel? I have includes a picture of our stairwell…
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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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skatrina
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 3 months ago
Need Oak, Victorian Entry doors?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50e1b90debeb5-.jpg Late 1800’s oak entry door set: width each door is 21″ 2/4 x 83 3/4 tall. all original finish, knob and glass. knob is…
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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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StuyMom
in Cleaning and Maid Services 13 years ago
Getting Cat Pee Smell Out of Masonry
A neighborhood cat has unfortunately sprayed the area under my stoop stairs. It’s smelled bad for a couple of months now, so simply waiting and…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Old stove. Is it worth anything
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515fb17e37abc-.jpg Hi Ive had this old stove in my basement for years. I have searched online and cant get any info. Is there anyone who…
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keal66
in Antiques 13 years ago
Old stove
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5158357dcd6cf-.jpg I am renovating my brownstone and I have an Old stove email me if you are interested kalleyne66@gmail.com
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Brooklynite
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Pre Emergent
Is it too late to apply pre emergent this weekend?
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coffeecup
in Doors & Windows 13 years ago
Bricked up windows ?
Long time lurker, my first question. Have just gone into contract for a floor of a brownstone… floor plans for the other floors in the…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Good plumber
I just had my 3rd floor redone. When I cut the gas back on for the stove I smelled a faint gas odor. Call the…
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rgh718
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years ago
Old stove. Is it worth anything
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515fb17e37abc-.jpg Hi Ive had this old stove in my basement for years. I have searched online and cant get any info. Is there anyone who…
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brett195
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
What to do with Dismantled Brownstone Steps
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/515f0a2bbaab3-.jpg My new brownstone has no front stoop. Sadly, someone decided to dismantle it long ago. No stoop for me! Anyway, I found the steps…
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jmax
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 13 years ago
Precedent contract for a kitchen/bathroom renovation
We are about the hire a contractor to renovate our condo kitchen and bathroom. I’d like to review examples of contracts people have used successfully…
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landofenchantment
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 5 months ago
Handyman Rec
Hi, I just wanted to add to the chorus of recommendations for Brian Piersol. I found him here on Brownstoner and hired him to repair…
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jayhey
in Architectural Salvage 13 years ago
Natural Light Engineer
I’d like to enlarge my house, but I also don’t want to block the sunlight from my neighbor. Does anyone know if there is such…
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uptwn
in Building Code 13 years ago
Is a grade-level wood deck--not attached to the house-- permitted for a 3-family?
I’m in a 3-family brownstone and am considering building a ground-level wooden deck in the backyard, off the parlor level steel deck. I can’t tell…
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