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likemike
in Construction 13 years and 2 months ago
Airstone, anyone use this stuff?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f96e64ca19dc-.jpg So I was down over at Lowes today and saw this stuff on sale an a neat video…extremely lightweight and easy to cut with…
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masterbuilder
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 2 months ago
Pine flooring for repurposing
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f9699b5c91b1-.jpg We have a few hundred square feet of pine floor, 4″ and 8.5″ planks, available for pickup immediately in Brooklyn. We repurposed several hundred…
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pitythefool
in Decks and Porches 13 years and 6 months ago
Permit for Deck off parlor with fire escape?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f11db3b3ac3f-.jpg We have run into trouble obtaining a permit for building a deck off of our parlor. We go the landmakrs but the DOB won’t…
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ownhs
in Doors 13 years and 2 months ago
Need doorstop questions for brownstone restoration
I had assumed we would use the standard little stick w rubber tip thingy attached to the baseboard. The contractor pointed out that the door…
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vxamzyljeymtrn
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 10 months ago
Water Damage
I live in a brownstone that has one side exposed. There is water damage on the exposed wall on the garden level. The plaster is…
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yoyopa
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 1 month ago
For Sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4df7cfaa5e869-processed-httpimgarchiexpocomimages_aephoto-m2toilet-brush-228557jpg.jpg For Sale new – unused – unmounted Wall-mounted BLOMUS LIQUO porcelain toilet brush (white) (18″H x 5″W x 5.5″D) This toilet cleaning brush mounts…
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erinembry
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
For sale: NEW Hardwood Blinds!!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f11bca4b8f10-.jpg Item Width Height Price Qty ItemTotal Selling Price #1 2″ Designer Basswood Wood Blinds 28 7/8″ 64 1/4″ $126.84 1…
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elm_bk
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 3 months ago
best source for appliance reviews?
Hi all, Still working on my kitchen! What sites if any have people found good reviews/organization of information about appliances? I have a fantasy of…
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saar
in Other 13 years and 2 months ago
Recommendation for a buying guide/checklist we should read?
We are taking our first steps in buying a place. Looking for a 2br in Clinton Hill/ Bed Stuy/ Prospect Heights. Anyone has a recommendation…
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rabbit
in Building Code 13 years and 2 months ago
renting to tenants without a certificate of occupancy
i own a four story brownstone that doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy (it was built before ’38) but i want to rent the garden…
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M
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
spray paint
Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?
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Nadya5
in Flooring 13 years and 11 months ago
Hard Wood Floor installation?
Can anyone recommend anyone to install hard wood flooring at a decent price?
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hj55
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 2 months ago
Moving a center staircase - what will it take?
Hi Everyone, I am seriously considering making an offer on a 4 story brownstone that has a center staircase on the parlor floor. Unfortunately, the…
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jessicamiriam
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 2 months ago
I live in a brownstone and our coop is considering changing the carpeting in the common areas. Any recommendations?
The carpet runs through three staircases and four narrow hallways.
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bbmarket
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 2 months ago
Staircase builder
We are considering a condo combination with the unit upstairs. Looking for reccomendations on a staircase builder. There is also a bathroom gut as part…
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M
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 13 years and 2 months ago
spray paint
Looking for someone to spray paint wood cabinets for a ktichen. Anyone you suggest?
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iametis
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 11 months ago
Foundation Wateproofing
Can the forum recommend a contractor for wet foundation in basement — need to address the following items and determine if we are addressing the problem…
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cyrusrugs
in Carpet and Upholstery 13 years and 5 months ago
how to maintain expensive rugs?
Can you provide me some tips for routine care for longevity of our expensive rugs?
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