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hkapstein
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Stripping/Sanding doors
I came across some old interior doors I would like to try to refinish(paint). I tested one for lead paint with a test kit and…
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nyc0411
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
help me buy the rights to build a rooftop house
I’m looking for someone who can help me buy the rights to build a small home and deck on top of the roof of a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
HELP WITH EXISTING MUD ROOM PROOF FOR DOB FILING
I’m am stuck in the permit application process trying to prove the legal interior condition of a small mud room out the back of my…
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neilw
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Simple Cabinet Construction
I saw this simple builtin cabinet on one of the Brownstone Boys posts and realized I could use something like this. Anyone have a recommendation…
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ny11231
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Need Recommendation for Really Good Exterminator
Would greatly appreciate recommendations for someone effective with mice and roaches. Nothing we’re bought at the hardware store has done the job.
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
finding vaccine in Brooklyn for elderly parents
anyone have any luck finding appointments for the vaccine in Brooklyn? I have been checking here hourly with no luck at all https://covid19.nychealthandhospitals.org/UnaffiliatedHealthCareWorkers and here…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family
planning on putting a washer and dryer on 3rd floor unit of multiple family. Anything I should consider before doing this? Will noise be an…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Help Needed! Back Deck Repair on Brooklyn Brownstone
I purchased a house in Bed Stuy in early 2019 that was completely gut renovated by a developer. Overall they did a fantastic job inside…
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neelazermi
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Question about 'lateral support' needed for a center beam
This is actually not for a brownstone, it’s only a 1.5 storey home, about 30Lx25W footprint. It’s connected to another building (same address) with no…
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athenadm
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Original Brownstone Entry Doors with Original Glass
These are my original doors that I am happy to give away to anyone interested. They need work. Two doors and the transom. [Doors](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:Wg6d:doors.jpg.jpg) [Transom](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s1/:brownstoner:b7Ef:transom.jpg.jpg)
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elhadjib21
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Double Farmhouse Sink Wanted? (Cheap!)
They sent me the wrong sink and told me to keep it. Trying to get rid of it. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Empire-Industries-Tosca-33-in-x-20-in-White-Double-Offset-Bowl-Tall/1001572070?cm_mmc=shp-_-c-_-prd-_-kab-_-google-_-pla-_-188-_-soskitchensinks-_-1001572070-_-0&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6LP0w7zeWTkhjOot7pfyvWHsc66vE8rxQ9d8cBKRW7b7g0Td07iFgQaAoeCEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Includes everything but the cutting board.…
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abozza1
in General Discussion 5 years and 3 months ago
Fireplace cover
Hi Brownstoner community! Anyone have an idea where to track down a fireplace cover like this (doesn’t have to be identical, just one in a…
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csgo.expertt
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Looking for a GC with lots of structural experience - Lintel failure
Hey Brownstoner community! I’m looking to find some recommendations about GCs to bid on a structural, and somewhat complex construction project. Long and short we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Poorly maintained (and currently leaking) oil boiler?
So, I’m writing this while bailing out around a gallon of water every 20 minutes from our oil boiler’s leaking water return pipe, while waiting…
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dindy
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Water main from street replacement 1 or 1 1/4 '' pipe ?
I have had my water tested and need to replace the led main from the street. The water pressure in my upstairs shower isn’t great…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Electrician to look at switch
My new tenant recently plugged their microwave into the same powerpoint that the fridge runs from and could smell something burning while the microwave was…
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true
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
Independently Developed Scope of Work for Contractor Bidding
Has anyone ever hired a contractor just to put together a very detailed scope of work that can be shopped around to other firms for…
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thompson.molly99
in General Discussion 5 years and 2 months ago
spray painting windows black
has anyone spray painted there windows black? if so what did you use just a prime+paint black spray paint?
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