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citizenjane
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Advice for DIY child-friendly backyard design?
Dear neighbors, Do you have any advice for a back yard landscape design that is safe for 2 toddlers? We are dealing with a 2’…
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rhlvizmdcumfzd
in General Discussion 6 years and 7 months ago
5" cast iron balusters
We have two new (primed) 5″ cast balusters for sale. Our iron workman miscalculated how many he would need for the stoop railing so we…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
The worst real estate deal ever in Park Slope?
I am looking to buy my first apartment in Brooklyn and came across 393 Prospect Ave. a couple of months ago. Based on the list…
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smileyface
in General Discussion 6 years and 1 month ago
Exterior Door Casing/Trim
Hey I noticed that my brownstone exterior door (parlor) is missing the decorative spindle like casing. My contractor isn’t able to find anyone and was…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Pocket Doors repair
This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)
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nednedx
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Dog poop and street litter
Previous to living in Brownstone Brooklyn, I lived in high rises in BK and NYC…and never noticed as much street litter or dog poop on…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish
i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…
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santos
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Pocket Doors repair
This work was done by us before and after pocket doors [20200303_162041](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:ui8k:20200303_162041.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Sidewalk Repairs
I own a 5 family non owner occupied brownstone and several sections of the sidewalk being lifted and cracked by tree roots and need to…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
free 5 gallons of water based bona gym floor finish
i have a five gallon can of high gloss bona gym floor finish, water based. it is unopened but about 10 years old. a floor…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
FREE 500 plus feet of 18AWG/8 Conductor Control or communications Cable
i have 500 plus feet of 18 AWG/8 conductor control wire. this wire is shielded in gray mylar and aluminum. it is some sort of…
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stevecym
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
FREE 500 plus feet of 18AWG/8 Conductor Control or communications Cable
i have 500 plus feet of 18 AWG/8 conductor control wire. this wire is shielded in gray mylar and aluminum. it is some sort of…
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citizenjane
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
How to prune rose bushes this year?
Hi all, With the early “spring” and unclear timeline for when cold weather will subside for good, how are you planning to trim your rose…
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salcovarrubias
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Basement Flooding
Hello. Last summer we had a water main break 4 blocks away. No biggie, I thought, my water service was not disrupted. Well, DEP came…
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bbrc
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Has anyone ever installed an air-to-water heat pump?
Is anyone familiar with a zoned hydronic heating and cooling with an air source heat pump? It has been recommended to me as a solution…
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lkrshacmzcy
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Home Repairs: Handyman/Super Work
Curious to hear anyone’s take on this: When you have run into smaller issues in your home (door won’t shut right, hanging up a mirror/art,…
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npwebster
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Water and Sewage Bills
New two family home owner here and have searched the forum, but didn’t quite find the right answer. Just got my first month water/sewer bill…
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guikazoid
in General Discussion 6 years and 2 months ago
Removing unpermitted extension alt-1, alt-2, neither for a 2-family home
Will removing an unpermitted extension in the yard require alt-1, alt-2, etc. permit if we plan on keeping it as a 2-family and leaving the…
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