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deanbh
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Swinging bookcase
we are looking for someone to build a swinging book case like this, anyone on the list had something like this built for them? if…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
Engineer/contractor to inspect dilapidated townhouse
We are looking for someone who can inspect a (very) dilapidated townhouse in Crown Heights. We know it will need a lot of work, but…
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petercavanagh
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
digging out brownstone basement
I am Gut renovating my brownstone for the second time in 8 years. This time i am extending the basement and want to dig down…
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katerube
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Hot water - convert from oil to electric?
I own a two-family house in Brooklyn, and we’re having some issues with consistent hot water for our owners’ unit. It was fine up until…
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mystiky
in Cellar 12 years and 9 months ago
Spray beams before closing ceiling in basement?
We are in the process of doing our basement (brick builiding from 1930). We demo’ed everything and now all of our new frames have been…
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mayinbrklyn
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Commercial Tenants
Just bought a mixed use in Bay Ridge. 1 family plus Dr. Office. What is the best way to find a commercial tenant? I’ve worked…
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tinlady
in Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Placement of Electric Outlet in Bathroom
We just removated a limestone in Prospect Lefferts. We tiled the wall in front of the sink from top to bottom with a beautiful penny…
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pacJ
in Doors 12 years and 5 months ago
How do I lubricate this spring loaded hinge?
Dear Neighbors I tried WD40 in all possible places, but the internal spring still makes a god-awful sound, like strangling a cat. I feel like…
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Amym718
in Brownstoner 12 years and 6 months ago
No comments in archived posts??
When did Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? DID Brownstoner remove or de-link comments from archived Forum posts? Or am I having…
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crownheights12
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 3 months ago
Need to build storm window for our stained glass window -Need references
Can someone recommend someone (or where to go?) who can build a storm window for our stained glass window? Window shape is elongated horizontally, above…
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slackjaw
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Architect for renovation of townhouse
When one is preparing to thoroughly restore a beaten-up 100-year-old townhouse — move some walls, new electric & plumbing, add a bathroom, possibly create a…
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TracyT
in Metalwork 13 years and 9 months ago
metalworker for mod, decent-looking window bars
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ff4d10303b7e-.jpg I’d like to have iron bars like this for my windows, for child safety. (The hardstore ones are rather unsightly.) Any ideas of who…
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yves
in Metalwork 13 years and 7 months ago
Iron gate handle wanted
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/502d78768836f-.jpg I’m trting to find a used gate like this in any condition or a handle (seen on upper right corner of the picture) with…
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lilireno
in Metalwork 13 years and 7 months ago
Searching for cast iron newel posts
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/503edbd803e2f-.jpg I am looking for two newel posts and railing similar to what is on this stoop. I’ve already been to BIGNYC and Roy Vaccarro’s. …
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Takeashi
in Metalwork 13 years ago
Post Replacement
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516707f84a22d-.jpg Hi, I wanted to inquire if anyone knows of an ironworks that has this post in stock. It is a very popular style back…
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radgirl
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 12 years and 4 months ago
desperately seeking Paint Stripper or Paint Removal Rec's
We have some doors, window casing trim, baseboard pieces that need paint stripping or removal. All the pieces are already detached from the house, so…
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kensny
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 12 years and 3 months ago
temporary stabilization of brownstone facade
Hi While I am fairly familiar with the processes and materials used for repairing and replacing brownstone facades (multiple coat concrete methods, etc), I am…
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emmac
in Fencing 12 years and 11 months ago
fence panel pricing?
I had a fence contractor come and install a fence in my back yard. I am feeling quite foolish now because I think I was…
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