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tolu
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
Anyone interested in an Ikea Asplund Wardrobe - $90 (Fort Greene)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcba34f1a7aa-.jpg Very gently used 🙂
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tolu
in Furniture 13 years and 4 months ago
Anyone interested in an Ikea Asplund Wardrobe - $90 (Fort Greene)
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fcba34f1a7aa-.jpg Very gently used 🙂
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BobMarvin
in Utilities 14 years and 4 months ago
Brownstoner on an Android Tablet?
I just got a Samsung Galaxy Tab, which seems to work fine with many web sites, but for Brownstoner I get “Web page not available”.…
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hooky
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 4 months ago
Birch Ply- leftovers- Free
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fca715014d4e-.jpg Many peices, varying sizes- you pick it up, you can have it. See photo- there are also 2 larger peices about 4’x4′. All in…
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hooky
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 4 months ago
Birch Ply- leftovers- Free
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fca715014d4e-.jpg Many peices, varying sizes- you pick it up, you can have it. See photo- there are also 2 larger peices about 4’x4′. All in…
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stephanie
in Building Code 13 years and 4 months ago
Gas pipe
I’m interested in an older home. The owner said she wanted me to know there used to be a kitchen on the upper floor. The…
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LostBread
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 4 months ago
Kiln-Re-enameling a Cast Iron Tub?
Hi–Does anyone know of a service that will pick up and actually re-enamel a cast iron tub (in a kiln, not with a spray?). I’d…
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rustydevon
in Building Code 13 years and 5 months ago
HVAC Design / Build
We’re preparing to renovate a 4 story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Our plan is to istall a Mitsubishi or Daikin split system in the…
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Arkady
in How To 13 years and 4 months ago
Wi-fi
What does it take to establish wi-fi in a small building w/ 2 apartments? Does a phone company do it or a contractor or one…
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anonymous
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 5 months ago
Fireplace questions
We are considering having some of our fireplaces repaired so that they will work. A couple of questions: Does anyone have experience with renting out…
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rigasbalsam
in Fire 13 years and 4 months ago
FDNY building inspection?
I own a two family brownstone and my tenant (garden apt) just told me the FDNY stopped by while I was our and were trying…
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ladhalsey
in Co-Op Related 13 years and 4 months ago
Indoor Air Quality Test
A few weeks ago I was starting the process of entering into contract on a co-op studio in Brooklyn Heights directly above a Dry Cleaner.…
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11231
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?
Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot. I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor. Other brands should look at? Thanks.
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UnRed
in Quality of Life 13 years and 4 months ago
Pool with standing water
After getting my first mosquito bite last night, I have a concern I need help with. The building next door to me has a backyard…
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11231
in Doors 13 years and 4 months ago
Jeld-Wen Doors from Home Depot?
Interested in experiences with/thoughts on Jeld-Wen doors from Home Depot. I’m considering their hemlock door with glass panes for backdoor. Other brands should look at? Thanks.
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11231
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Has anyone used cork floors?
I’m considering cork floor tile from Globus for my basement. Can they handle any exposure to water? Thanks.
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kteiro
in For Sale 13 years and 4 months ago
Drum Set, Anyone?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7e5457c83f-.jpg Due to a recent move I need to give away this five-piece Tama drum set, with stool and three cymbals. It’s in great condition,…
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xistent
in Flooring 13 years and 4 months ago
Bamboo Floor Buckling
In October we had an engineered bamboo click floating floor (from Cali Bamboo) installed in our English basement (50% below grade) in our brownstone. Our…
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baker7771
in About Brooklyn 13 years and 4 months ago
Restoring Trust: A Dialogue on Police & Community Relations - Next Monday @ Congregation Beth Elohim
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc652851dc1c-.png Dear fellow Brooklynite, I’m writing about any important town hall event on community and police relations that is taking place next Monday, June 4th…
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kgate
in Conversion 13 years and 4 months ago
Changing Clapboard house into Brick or Brownstone
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fc7931e0ff31-.jpg Hello all. Is it possible to turn a clapboard wood house into a brick or brownstone house by just changing the facade? In other…
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