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in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
Non-Ugly Interior Window Gates?
We’re looking at buying a street-level apt that’s currently w/o any security. Just learned that we’re not allowed to install window gates on the building’s exterior…
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slimc
in Flooring 13 years and 9 months ago
TILE FLOOR -- REMOVE AND REPLACE
I am looking for someone to remove a tiled kitchen floor, assess the original wood floor underneath (if it exists) and retile or refinish based…
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CHM
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 9 months ago
Grout or caulk between tub and tiles
The caulk/grout between our bathtub and wall tiles has turned black with mold. I want to regrout and think we should just use grout with…
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s54321c
in Real Estate - General 13 years and 9 months ago
Do you have a place we could store our bicycles?
We have a tiny apartment on 13th street and Prospect Park West and are looking for a storage solution for our bikes. Please let us…
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DouglasAlan
in Family and Parenting 13 years and 9 months ago
Backyard Playground Safety Tiles
I’m looking for these things in Brooklyn, or anywhere in the NYC/Nassau County area. Everybody sells the indoor tiles, but I need the ones specifically…
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longhaul
in Architectural Salvage 14 years and 2 months ago
Interior Staircase Handrail Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e565e4c89266-.jpg I am trying to replace a missing segment of a wooden handrail from an interior staircase. I would like to match the profile of…
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bricklayer
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 9 months ago
In search of balusters / spindles
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f26296cdbbe7-.jpg Hi everyone, We are repairing the staircase in our brownstone and need to add a few missing balusters. We’d love to be able to…
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renoishard2
in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 9 months ago
Waste Line Q: Cleanout plug not closing tightly
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f25c15b8d08d-.jpg My cleanout plug is not closing tightly on the trap of the house’s main waste line; there is a 1/2″ gap. Odors escape from…
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stevecym
in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
WANTED: Approx 1/8" thick Sheet Metal
I picked up a pretty large and I would say professional potter’s wheel which needs some repairs (the basin around the wheel is rotted). I…
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stella2009
in Foundation 14 years and 2 months ago
French Drain
Could you please recommend someone to install an external french drain (and/or a trench drain)? I would really appreciate if you can share your experience…
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jgordon
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
need someone to fix iron post attached to brownstone steps
We live in a brownstone with the usual outdoor staircase going up to the parlor floor. The railings are iron and they begin at the…
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slightREobsession
in Exteriors 13 years and 9 months ago
How to fix a hole in brownstone facade?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f2449000f394-.jpg Hi all, I have a hole in my facade where the banister should be anchored (see picture – I’ll also have to patch a…
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Johanna
in Exterminator 13 years and 9 months ago
Large Beehive found under a floor.
Yesterday, I was patching an old subfloor for a client in Midwood and found a really large beehive filled with honey under the floor. No…
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Mads54
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 9 months ago
Reno on Upstairs Bathroom-Limited Budget
Homeowner on a limited budget. Second floor bathroom is not bad, no major problems but would like to update. The only new fixture will be…
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psp215
in Construction 13 years and 9 months ago
Making Extension Legal
Hi We are making the final plans to renovate our townhouse. In the back, on ground floor, is an extension — 14′ wide X 6’…
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466dad
in Insurance 13 years and 9 months ago
gas line insurance - worthwhile?
National Grid is pitching me on insurance for interior gas lines… it seems pretty reasonable to me, but wanted to see what everyone thought out…
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Colonel
in Lawyers and legal service 13 years and 9 months ago
Who technically owns the end of the stoop, where it flares over to the neighbor?
I’m updating the iron work in front of our brownstone on the stoop to take it back to the original (looking) cast iron, old pattern…
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PK
in Pest Control 13 years and 9 months ago
mice
anyone have any good ideas to keep the mice out of my house? I’ve shored up the holes with steel wool and spray foam and…
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phenotis
in Other 13 years and 9 months ago
Can anyone recommend a good housecleaner?
I live in downtown Brooklyn. My apartment is a 600-square foot studio, and I have been paying $70 for three hours work, but I’m willing…
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pcvhaiti
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 3 months ago
Certificate of Non-harrassment Timing Question
What is a reasonable time period, start to finish, to obtain a certificate of non-harrassment provided everything is very clean (can demonstrate owner occupied for…
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