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ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

sewer smell outside house / no trap or drain at front of house

Last night after the heavy rain, I stepped out of our house (1st floor) and smelled a light sewer smell. It’s the first time I’ve…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Antique Spindles

Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Antique Spindles

Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Antique Spindles

Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…

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brooklyngal888

in For Sale 10 years and 10 months ago

Antique Spindles

Hi Brownstoners, We have 86 salvaged wood spindles for sale, $12 each, 30″ high. We saved these great shaped original spindles from an early-century townhouse…

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marisol35

in Construction 10 years and 10 months ago

Architect recommendations for a very small job?

We’re hoping to create a larger space by removing the partition between two walk-in closets. We thought this would be a fairly simple project, but…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

aehgs

in Counters 10 years and 10 months ago

Caesarstone installer

Getting wildly different price quotes for my Caesarstone counter. Any recommendations where I should look for great work and fair prices? This is my first…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

freespirit

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Staining woodwork

I have a substantial amount of stained moldings/woodwork in my house, which is generally in pretty good shape. It needs to be touched up after…

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freespirit

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Staining woodwork

I have a substantial amount of stained moldings/woodwork in my house, which is generally in pretty good shape. It needs to be touched up after…

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freespirit

in General Discussion 10 years and 10 months ago

Staining woodwork

I have a substantial amount of stained moldings/woodwork in my house, which is generally in pretty good shape. It needs to be touched up after…

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namahs

in Pest Control 10 years and 10 months ago

Bed Bugs thermal heat treatment advice

A few days ago we found an adult bed bug on our bed. There has been no signs of bite marks anywhere prior or current.…

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guest4

in Garden 10 years and 10 months ago

What is this plant?

This came back from something I planted last year. No sign of flowers, so I can’t tell what it is.

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

sqhaexgkh

in Handymen and Odd Jobs 10 years and 10 months ago

Reclaimed Wood Expert

I have some old wide plank Pine that I am looking to refurbish and turn into a desk top for my home and/or a feature…

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mrshankly

in Roofers 10 years and 10 months ago

seeking cheaper version of this lamp

I love these vintage porcelain based lamps, but the only one i find is on schoolhouseelectric.com for $100\. http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/lighting/table-floor-lamps/ion-lamp.html anyone know of cheaper alternatives? I…

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Igor

in Construction 11 years and 2 months ago

Replacing Wooden Deck

I need to replace my wooden deck on the parlor floor extension. I’ve had the old deck removed and replaced the underlying roof. I’d like…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

mouster728

in Construction 10 years and 10 months ago

Sawdust needed for Community Garden

The new Park Slope/Gowanus community garden, GreenSpace on Fourth (4th Ave between Union and Sackett) is starting a composting program and is seeking a local…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

sewer smell outside house / no trap or drain at front of house

Last night after the heavy rain, I stepped out of our house (1st floor) and smelled a light sewer smell. It’s the first time I’ve…

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ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

sewer smell outside house / no trap or drain at front of house

Last night after the heavy rain, I stepped out of our house (1st floor) and smelled a light sewer smell. It’s the first time I’ve…

0

ps158

in Plumbers and Plumbing 10 years and 10 months ago

sewer smell outside house / no trap or drain at front of house

Last night after the heavy rain, I stepped out of our house (1st floor) and smelled a light sewer smell. It’s the first time I’ve…

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mhw365

in Painting 10 years and 10 months ago

Paint finish for molding details

Totally lost here. So we’re going for a very old world, lived-in, look. Our parlor will have big crown moldings, baseboard moldings, and applied panel…

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Updated 10 years and 10 months ago

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