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houseowax

in Other 13 years and 7 months ago

Protecting Hand-Screened Wallpaper From Moisture?

This is a bit of a longshot, but we’re coiming down to the wire on some design choices and I want to make the right…

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esther

in Brownstoner 13 years and 7 months ago

Renovating and Tenants

Hello All, I have a question for you. I have 1 commerical tenant and 2 residential tenants. I am doing a major renovation this spring.…

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cjyabraham

in Radiators 13 years and 7 months ago

radiator knocking

Hi, I have recently moved into the top floor apartment in an old brownstone.  My apartment has two radiators which I believe are steam powered.…

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Amy

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 7 months ago

Our fireplace fell off of the wall...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4d132e07db9-.jpg A few weeks ago one of our fireplaces fell off of the wall. It didn’t fall over, but the keystone did crash to the…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

bk_homeslice

in General Contractors 13 years and 10 months ago

Renovation work estimate

Hey Everyone,   We are going to be closing on a small 2 family house in greenpoint and I watned to get an idea of…

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SleepyJean

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 13 years and 7 months ago

Electrician or handyman?

Hello all, I am a newcomer to the site and also to the joys of being a homeowner. I recently bought my apt in manhattan…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

mbw185

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago

Is it possible to a lot line window in a brick coop building

We are thinking about ways to convert our large two bedroom apartment to make it work for our family. Our issue seems to be lack…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

richnovak11

in Doors 13 years and 7 months ago

Does anyone know someone who does pocket door work?

Doing some renovations and updates and painting and I have a few double pocket doors I would like someone to take a look at to…

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monroe718

in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 7 months ago

contractor to help clear violations

I need someone to  clear a number of violations (plastering and painting, radiator cover, replace a kitchen cabinet, tile work, hang a door, replace a…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

nyflicka

in Furniture 13 years and 7 months ago

Ikea Furniture Assembly service

Hi There, We are likely going to hire one of the following companies to help us assemble a couple of Ikea PAX wardrobes. Does anyone…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

Amy

in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 7 months ago

Our fireplace fell off of the wall...

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f4d132e07db9-.jpg A few weeks ago one of our fireplaces fell off of the wall. It didn’t fall over, but the keystone did crash to the…

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mbw185

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 7 months ago

Is it possible to a lot line window in a brick coop building

We are thinking about ways to convert our large two bedroom apartment to make it work for our family. Our issue seems to be lack…

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mad09

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 7 months ago

can a 1 bedroom coop legally be re-sold as a 3 bedroom coop?

we have an accepted offer on a coop. originally, it was a large 1 bedroom that the current owner renovated and turned into a 3…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

slimc

in Building Code 13 years and 7 months ago

Architects/Expeditors: Rear cellar hatch - can I close it up?

In nearly every brownstone cellar I have seen, there are two openings to the exterior: the large coal hatch in the front of the cellar…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

Lanzz

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 7 months ago

Carpenter to make wooden planter boxes

I am looking for a carpenter to make wooden planter boxes for my terrace.  Nothing fancy, just decent looking wooden planter boxes to replace the…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

travisruse

in Furniture 13 years and 7 months ago

Looking for a chair refinisher

I just picked up a dining table and 6 chairs and the chairs are in need of stripping and refinishing.  The brand is Rway and…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

BRmam

in Landscaping 14 years and 1 month ago

cost of patio stone

I’ve been trying to figure out how much it would cost to buy stone (slate or bluestone) tiles for a patio but I can’t seem…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

annep

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 8 months ago

Looking for recommendations for help with backyard garden design/landscaping

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f1f81074cfbe-.png I’ve finally decided to turn the dirtpile in my backyard into a proper backyard/garden & need help 🙂  I own half the backyard of…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

Mads54

in Garden 13 years and 8 months ago

Backyard-Still on a Budget

Looking for someone to revamp our backyard.  It is a small rowhouse space currently hosuing a bit of grass, a large deck and side foliage.…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

mcat

in Real Estate - Sales 13 years and 7 months ago

How can I go about buying a roof to install a prefab

I am interested in buying roof rights (is that even what it’s called?) so that I can install a prefab unit. It seems like its…

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Updated 13 years and 7 months ago

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