Forum
Looking for advice about a home improvement project? Want to talk about what’s going on in your neighborhood? Start here.
Find older conversations in our Forum Archive.
Latest Discussions
Post a Topic
theoperadiva
in Brownstoner Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago
Bay Ridge Ironworks - contact info? Still in business? Other recs?
Hi all, We’re in the midst of our search for a contractor to restore our original railings and fence. I wanted to call Bay Ridge…
0
kevinwalter
in Renovation 10 years and 6 months ago
Extension/Reno Advice
I am considering putting a bid on a small single family frame house in South Park Slope/Greenwood Heights. Ideally, we’d like to add a new…
4
mystiky
in Masonry 10 years and 5 months ago
Need help on dealing with efflorescence (white) on bricks
Hello everyone, I always appreciated the fact that one can post in such a forum and get good advice / ideas, as it has been…
1
mkatanov01
in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago
Removing Cellar door, legal?
I have a partial under ground basement that starts a 3 feet below grade in the front of the house and ends and approximately 5…
0
mykonos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Termite inspector.....I'm looking for
Just had a brownstone home inspection. Inspector stated: “Termites A visual inspection of all areas subject to termite intrusion could not be made because most…
12
stu-cohen
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Dryer Duct Exhaust Fans
We need to have these replaced on our roof of an 8 unit building. Please advise. thanks.
7
katdov
in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago
Underpinning cellar
Hello, I’m about to dig down in a cellar of my brownstone. The permits are being filed as I type this but I was wondering…
12
ckbg420z
in For Sale 10 years and 6 months ago
Brand New In the box Kohler 'Purist' Bathroom Hardware
3x Kohler ‘Purist’ Pivoting toilet paper holder. Polished Chrome. Excellent unused condition. $45 each or all three for $90. http://www.us.kohler.com/us/Purist%C2%AE+pivoting+toilet+tissue+holder/productDetail/Purist%C2%AE/428367.htm 4x Kohler ‘Purist’ Polished Chrome…
1
workisfun
in Insulation 10 years and 5 months ago
Where to buy EPS Rigid Insulation
Does anyone know where I can buy 2″ type 9 EPS Rigid Insulation? Thanks.
4
katdov
in Cellar 10 years and 5 months ago
Underpinning cellar
Hello, I’m about to dig down in a cellar of my brownstone. The permits are being filed as I type this but I was wondering…
0
arewedoneyet
in Roofers 10 years and 5 months ago
Homeowner's Insurance - Pure, Chubb, others?
I’m looking at my homeowners on my pretty original and updated brownstone and am looking for anyone’s experience good or bad with chubb, pure, liberty…
0
8104012
in Renovation 10 years and 5 months ago
Where to start with possible Gut Reno
Hello, My family has grown by one member and our space needs to be completely rethought or we need to move. Before moving is an…
5
daroogle
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 5 months ago
Victorian cast iron floor grates for sale
I have a pair advertised on CL (10″x10″) for $25. http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/atq/5309862359.html
1
mystiky
in Masonry 10 years and 5 months ago
Need help on dealing with efflorescence (white) on bricks
Hello everyone, I always appreciated the fact that one can post in such a forum and get good advice / ideas, as it has been…
0
daliamist
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 10 years and 7 months ago
Brick Facade Repair...
Hi, We are gearing up to have our brick facade repaired. The most significant issue is a bulge in the brick. (We also want to…
2
tressilliana
in Front and Backyards 10 years and 6 months ago
Yet another post about fences
About 3 months ago my wife and I installed a rear garden fence – 6′ cedar, basic, no need for permits etc. The original fence…
27
mykonos
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
Looking for a highly reputable home building inspector asap please
He/she must specialize in brownstones. Can anyone please recommend/help? Thank you very much.
11
luvzcritters
in About Brooklyn 10 years and 6 months ago
ISO help with Solar or Gas for hot water heater for coop bld
We are a Coop with 16 Units trying to go as green as we can given that we are doing a new roof and planing…
7
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.