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
N
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
1
vixg123
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
h06 insurance
I need to buy H06 wall insurance for a condo in order to close on my apartment and was wondering if anyone had any insurance…
3
theklahy
in Dept. of Buildings (DOB) 13 years and 9 months ago
Clearing a stop work order
A property owned by my mom and step dad received two stop work orders by the DOB when a neighbor complained about renovation he was…
5
N
in Cellar 13 years and 9 months ago
floor sucker sump pump/water in the basement
I have a capped pipe in the floor of my basement (toward the back wall of the house). When it rains a lot I get…
0
rcltrh
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago
Cabinet Installer Recommendations
We have picked out the cabinets we like from Home Depot – one of the Martha Stewart lines sleek and moden – and have opted…
7
chrisn
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Steam heating main air vents, why two?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4eded764897ef-.jpg The steam heating system in our recently purchased, three story (plus basement where the boiler is) frame house in williamgsburg heats the house very…
6
psp215
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Structural steel framing vs wood?
Hi — We are trying to renovate a four-story townhouse in a cost-sensitve but sound way. A professional from outside area is wondering why plans…
0
gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 9 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
0
gramercymaam
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 9 months ago
Rubberized Pads for Play Area or Roof Deck, FREE!
I have thirty-six red/rust colored rubberized pads (19 1/2″ W x 39″ L x 1 3/4″ D) used to cushion falls in play areas. They…
0
any
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 9 months ago
What level of detail should be shown on plans submitted to coop board for renovation approval?
I am a design architect (not yet licensed) assembling plans for a friend’s coop renovation for board approval. I typically work on large-scale buildings and…
0
theklahy
in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago
Free Old Yew Tree for someone who removes it!
There is a large old yew tree in my backyard. If you can remove it, it’s yours! If you are interested in seeing a picture,…
0
theklahy
in Garden 13 years and 9 months ago
Free Old Yew Tree for someone who removes it!
There is a large old yew tree in my backyard. If you can remove it, it’s yours! If you are interested in seeing a picture,…
0
cjts
in Building Code 13 years and 9 months ago
Sprinklers on a Renovation?
We are doing a gut renovation for a 2 -family with no C/O. One of our DOB objections was that we needed to put in…
0
binibon
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Lime Putty
Does anyone know of a source for high calcium lime putty in Brooklyn or NYC area? Or, if not that, then high calcium hydrated lime?…
0
poodle1
in Appraisals 13 years and 9 months ago
Good Real Estate appraiser needed...
I am looking for a good real estate appraiser to appraise my property who is NOT also a real estate agent. Looking for an independant…
2
Nick L
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 9 months ago
Two solid wood interior french doors for free pick up
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ede5e7e50e57-.jpg I have two solid wood interior French doors (white), free to whoever wants and can pick up. We removed to open up the flow…
6
nyflicka
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 10 months ago
Who would make custom casement window screens?
Hi All, As per my previous forum question regarding getting screens for casement windows to protect our cats/keep out bugs etc: Does anyone have any…
2
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.