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chipito
in Lighting 11 years ago
Add control for hall lights
Has anyone changed their hall lights over to a central switched system or something with a timer/motion/light detector? I’m wondering how complicated this is. We…
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elizabeth.bresler
in Garden 11 years ago
Plant Sale and Open House
The Vinegar Hill Community Garden is holding its 2nd Annual Plant Sale and Open House Sunday, May 3 11a – 2p Corner of York and…
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papersix
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 11 years ago
odd discoloration on recently resurfaced stoop
We had our out-of-shape stoop resurfaced last fall. In the last few weeks we started noticing these white patches on the inside corners and in…
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chipito
in DIY 11 years ago
DIY Spindle/Baluster repairs
We have a few broken stair balusters and already have some extras on a staircase we will eventually be taking out. Is this something I…
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sqhaexgkh
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
Kitchen Cabinets
Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?
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sqhaexgkh
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
Kitchen Cabinets
Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?
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sqhaexgkh
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years ago
Kitchen Cabinets
Hi there– Can anyone recommend a brand of kitchen cabinets that are good quality but will allow me to price and explore layouts online?
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afrodytka8585
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Electrical upgrade
We are considering purchasing an 1878 multi family brownstone that needs an electrical upgrade for the entire house. Anyone have an idea how much this…
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cate
in General Discussion 12 years and 8 months ago
Lead testing
Can anyone recommend someone to do lead testing? I know this is easy to do yourself but so far we have been unsuccessful — can’t…
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argentina
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years ago
Stoop Repair- Masonry wall structural issues
April 25, 2015 at 12:31 pm Structural repair of Stoop Walls Has anyone had to repair the underside of the walls that support the stoop?…
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avant
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 1 month ago
Custom Kitchen Cabinetry
We are beginning a kitchen renovation in our brownstone and we have been collecting bids from several custom cabinet makers. The prices vary widely and…
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kgbrooklyn
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 7 months ago
Contractor for Small Kitchen Job?
We want to do a very small amount of work to our kitchen — rip out 5 feet of counter/cabinets and put in about 7…
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pnewbie
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 6 months ago
Kitchen/bathroom update newbie
I am in the process of closing a coop in Brooklyn. Once closed, the plan is likely to have mostly cosmetic work done in kitchen…
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zlt99
in Bath & Kitchen 11 years and 4 months ago
Kitchen Cabinets Made in the USA
We need to put in new cabinets in a rental unit. I would like to get wood cabinets made in the USA that aren’t too…
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ps158
in General Discussion 11 years ago
Tips/Advice for Maintaining a Home in Brooklyn
We are new homeowners. What tips/advice/words of wisdom do you seasoned homeowners have for us? In particular, we are looking for the do’s and don’ts…
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dawntawn
in General Discussion 11 years ago
About to begin bidding process. Words of wisdom?
We are working with an architect on a big renovation project of a land-marked house. (It is not a gut) We are about to start…
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runt876
in About Brooklyn 11 years ago
rec for place to purchase landscaping stone
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to buy landscaping stone (simple river stones) that will deliver in Brooklyn? Any help would be great.…
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nwilcke
in General Discussion 11 years ago
$2000 reasonable estimate to install new 3 unit buzzer entry/intercom system?
Hi Brownstoners, the existing buzzer entry system in our 3 unit home is malfunctioning (works only sporadically, and each unit is experiencing the same problems)…
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