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suzy
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 11 years and 11 months ago
Looking for painter for Hardie siding and cornice
Hi! We had unpainted Hardie siding installed on our wood-frame house earlier this spring, and need to have it painted soon– anyone have a rec…
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elm_bk
in Insurance 11 years and 11 months ago
Homeowners Insurance under a mile form the coast
Hi, What companies have people found lately that will provide homeowner’s insurance to a property under a mile from the coast? Thanks in advance!
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Decorative molding full of cracks - how to repair
In our vestible we have beautiful decorative molding that is full of cracks. And we are on a super tight budget. How do we repair…
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psxfan
in Building Code 11 years and 11 months ago
Minimum kitchen
Hi all. Newbie here. I wish I knew about this board months ago. Long story short: I have a legal two family home. One kitchen.…
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anonCH
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Decorative molding full of cracks - how to repair
In our vestible we have beautiful decorative molding that is full of cracks. And we are on a super tight budget. How do we repair…
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bk4lyfe
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Brownstoner Management
Hello–Can someone recommend a reasonably priced brownstone management company? I own a 2 family brownstone that I currently rent out because I am working out…
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brettlewis
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Dismantled Brownstone Steps Available
The steps from the stoop of my brownstone are in my back yard. From what I can tell, there are pieces of 7 steps, roughly…
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brettlewis
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Dismantled Brownstone Steps Available
The steps from the stoop of my brownstone are in my back yard. From what I can tell, there are pieces of 7 steps, roughly…
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vannyc
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Structural engineer to inspect 4-family building?
We live in a 100+ yo 4 family building and are considering hiring a structural engineer to do a comprehensive review of the building to…
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AnotherSarah
in About Brooklyn 11 years and 11 months ago
Sidewalk violation scam
Hi guys. A neighbor and I got flyers pushed through our mailboxes this week claiming we had sidewalk violations issued to us 45 days ago…
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casagreenwood
in Architectural Salvage 11 years and 11 months ago
In search of old bricks
Does anyone know where I can find inexpensive old bricks? They do not have to be in great condition or uniform in color. Thanks in…
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riis10
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 11 years and 11 months ago
Concrete driveway repair, exterior (thorocoat?) repair
Hi everyone- We need to get our driveway re-done, would prefer with some drainage pavers in the middle. It’s rapidly aging concrete. Would also like…
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tcheng16
in Flooring 12 years and 4 months ago
Bathroom Floor Tile - Cannot Match
We ordered tile from eFloors.com for our bathroom renovation. It is a beautiful white and gray Arabescato Carrara Marble Mosiac 1″ Hexagon tile from MS…
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saritro
in Cellar 11 years and 11 months ago
front hatch leaking
hi all, we have the regular metal cover for our front hatch. the same one as you see in front of stores. needless to say…
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kls
in Roofers 11 years and 11 months ago
Bluestone backyard
Hi – I am looking for someone to install bluestone in our backyard. I don’t need design, just buying and installation. Any leads would be…
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samba
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Marble Stoop Contractors
I’m in process of renovating a non-historic stoop that is in pretty rough shape. But before we just do a patch and paint work on…
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samba
in Brownstoner Renovation 11 years and 11 months ago
Marble Stoop Contractors
I’m in process of renovating a non-historic stoop that is in pretty rough shape. But before we just do a patch and paint work on…
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brooklyn11215
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years ago
Brownstone Faced Restoration
I have a 4 story brownstone and have been soliciting quotes to do the work. There isn’t much detail except for some rock face band…
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