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ericlewis
in General Discussion 8 months ago
How to identify leaky parts of an external brick wall?
I live in a large ~100 year old building with a brick facade. Multiple tenants in the building have leaks into their unit during rainstorms,…
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rmf
in General Discussion 10 months ago
removing Ailanthus Trees/Tree of Heaven
We are looking to remove from our backyard 2 old ailanthus trees that attract spotted lantern flies that have made the backyard uninhabitable. These trees…
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john.sterling
in General Discussion 1 month ago
Retractable ladder for the rooftop
Hi, Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a retractable ladder that goes up to the rooftop. I have seen a few models available…
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anthonysalazar
in General Discussion 2 months ago
American standard sink?
Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 2 years ago
New Stoop Iron Railings
Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Forum function
Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA
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aanunkor
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Ikea Runnen Installed over Steel Bar Grating Deck?
Hello, I have a deck with a steel bar grating floor. Since the holes are quite large, furniture will be tricky, so I’m thinking of…
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bkswift
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Front door maintenance
Hi Brownstoners! Our wood front doors are starting to show their age and need to be cleaned up and re-stained & varnished. Does anyone have…
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umanish
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Critter in inaccessible dropped ceiling
Looking for any recommendations / advice on who to call for a critter in an inaccessible drop down ceiling. Given that there is no access,…
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suebklyn
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Hatch Repair
I recently repaired the concrete at the front of my brownstone in hopes that it would help with water coming into my basement. While it…
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designbrooklyn
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Cleaning services
Can anyone please recommend a reliable cleaning person to clean our house in Clinton Hill once a week? English or Spanish ok. Thank you
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dfreed1
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Forum Activity
Have been in the Brownstone Community for some years. It seems to me that since the change to the new format there are a lot…
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850mph
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Still Cant Post From Samsung Phone or Mac Mini
Headline says it all
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lucasosso
in General Discussion 3 months ago
Lead paint testing
Can anyone recommend an EPA certified lead paint testing contractor for the new lead paint requirements?
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allisoncon
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Floor contractors?
Hoping to get floors refinished and some inlaid woodwork repaired in a brownstone co-op before moving in. I’m looking for recommendations for floor contractors. TIA!
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 4 months ago
Appliance Repair Technician Recommendation
i have used this Pablo at Late Appliance Repair three times in the past to: 1. replace the “dogs” in my washer drum, 2. replace…
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kwar
in General Discussion 5 months ago
Slate tiles
Hi, I need to get the slate (?) tiles near/below the roof of our brownstone fixed, but don’t even know where to begin. Who does…
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Brownstone Home Inspection
in General Discussion 4 months ago
FREE Old House Journals
I have a pile of Old House Journals here that someone on this board had given me. I thought i was going to read them…
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