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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 1 month ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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verytired
in For Sale 13 years and 1 month ago
Cast iron tubs for sale
2 original Turner Towers cast iron tubs for sale, $500 each, OBO. Corner units, one with drain on the square end, one with drain on…
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drock2750
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 1 month ago
Mystery (to me anyway) fireplace
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd91b336d163-.jpg I currently have my TV in front of the fireplace because I have no idea how my fireplace is meant to be used. It’s…
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zg
in Flooring 13 years and 1 month ago
Hardwood floors over concrete substrate
Hi all, Can anyone share their experience putting hardwood floors over a concrete subfloor? I’m torn between installing 1/2″-3/4″ plywood substrate, moisture barrier, then hardwood,…
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WantBklynHeights
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 9 months ago
Interior Designer / Decorator Recommendations
My wife and I are looking for an interior designer / decorator to help with furniture, rug, window treatment, and wall hanging selection for a…
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greencat
in Appliances 13 years and 1 month ago
Electric stove for rental apt? Bad idea?
Hi Brownstoners, So I picked up an electrical stove by mistake from IKEA for a rental apartment. It’s a big nightmare to return in. Are…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 1 month ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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rafaelhaney
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Is it difficult to build a hammock chair?
Hi all, Is it difficult to build a hammock chair? How to do that? Thanks a lot, Rafael
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ilovestoops
in Moving and Storage 13 years and 1 month ago
need rec for long distance moving company
I thought maybe someone on Brownstoner had used a long distance (Austin-NYC in my case) moving company that they would recommend. Also, please mention any…
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xistent
in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years and 1 month ago
Removing Dirt From Garden
I’m in the process of redoing our back garden after moving in a year ago. Before I go any further I need to remove dirt…
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lisamaza
in Lighting 13 years and 1 month ago
How to change this light bulb
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fd811b232f01-.jpg I know this is a very silly question, but I don’t know who else to ask. I just moved into this house and the…
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bk_bstoner1
in Electricians 13 years and 1 month ago
Recommending excellent electric company
Hey ‘Stoners, I finally have another great company to recommend. I’m having the tenant floor rewired in my brownstone and I have hired Limar electric…
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berniceshola
in Demolition 13 years and 1 month ago
structural engineer recommendations?
hey all, I have a 20-foot wide, 3-story brownstone, and I’m considering removing an eight-foot section of parlor-floor wall, parallel to the party walls, that…
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southernslope
in Other 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for Garden Level in July or August
Our daycare provider just found out that she needs to leave her apartment for owner renovations. She’s looking for a garden level apartment (prefers staying…
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stickerhappy
in Building Code 13 years and 1 month ago
Permitted to store things in boiler room?
We have a pretty big self-enclosed room for the boiler and hot water heaters. I store metal pipes, spare fixtures, and stuff in there. In…
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wistletown
in Doors 13 years and 1 month ago
Skeleton Keys Needed
Hi, I just purchased a house with a ton of beautiful panel doors that uses a skeleton-type key to lock. Unfortunately, none of the keys…
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cathyg
in Interior Decorators and Designers 13 years and 1 month ago
Looking for an Interior Designer who specializes in small spaces
Looking for an interior designer who will help us redo our kids bedrooms. The spaces are small and we have lots of storage issues. Looking…
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