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
jeanmarine2
in Roofers 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for referrals/feedback on blown in dry cellulose insulation
I’m looking for feedback on JC Home Care Center Corp. based in Farmingdale Long Island, generally and for blown in cellulose insulation in a cockloft,…
3
sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Bluestone for sale
Salvaged bluestone for sale. About 16 pieces that are roughly 16-18″ wide and 2-4′ long. Thickness varies from 1″-3″ thick. There are also a few…
1
mrsbereket
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 2 months ago
Raised concrete front yard help?
We’re buying a house that has a concrete front yard and I’d like to take out at least a portion of it to create a…
7
kensny
in Landmarks 14 years and 2 months ago
Does landmarks ever approve of window bars ?
I own a brownstone in the Landmark district of Fort Greene. About 22 years ago I installed window bars on the 2 front parlor windows…
3
r-squared
in Landmarks 13 years and 5 months ago
Landmark district garage renovation
I’m looking to upgrade a garage in a landmarked area (Ditmas Park), which might involve replacing the door. The garage is at the end of…
3
lisasaylor6
in Fencing 12 years and 10 months ago
Fence common or limited common element
I live in a new condo in brooklyn and have a “limited common element” back yard. I have read through the by-laws several time but…
2
photochic1124
in Fencing 12 years and 6 months ago
Gate repair recommendation
The hinges on the gate in front of my brownstone rusted out and I need a recommendation for either an ironworker or welder (?) to…
3
cliftongirl
in Wood Restoration 13 years and 4 months ago
Best Brownstone Woodwork Stripper
Following on to the Brownstoner post today, wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a company that will come in and strip layers of varnish…
11
elisenew
in Wood Restoration 12 years and 9 months ago
Refinishing Wooden mantel and wood sealant
Thanks to comments received on here to a post regarding removing wooden mantelpieces, we’ve decided to keep them and instead make them a little better.…
6
mousta
in Antiques 12 years and 9 months ago
FREE, 2 Wm H Jackson Fireplace Grates
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/51c1fb7d21c44-.jpg Found these in my basement. They are pretty heavy. I called the company. They are worth about $200 each.
6
qkdzlzcxtuvajipj
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 3 months ago
6\. South Oxford St.
So after reading a previous post, I’m sure some of you are well aware of 6 S. Oxford St. in Fort Greene. After doing some…
3
thirtythree60
in Brownstoner Renovation 12 years and 2 months ago
Antique Gas Space Heater
Does anyone know of someone who restores antique gas space heaters? Not just clean up but also add up-to-date gas valves etc. Tried to post…
1
sethamin
in For Sale 12 years and 2 months ago
Bluestone for sale
Salvaged bluestone for sale. About 16 pieces that are roughly 16-18″ wide and 2-4′ long. Thickness varies from 1″-3″ thick. There are also a few…
0
jumping
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 2 months ago
Quartz seam acceptable?
I should be used to all the mediocre work that has been going on in my house but just wanted some opinions if I should…
0
jobu
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 7 months ago
Facade question -- Jahn mortar versus traditional stucco?
Does anyone have experience deciding between Jahn mortar and traditional stucco? We are replacing 80+% of the stucco on our brownstone co-op’s facade, some 50+…
3
jeanmarine2
in Bath & Kitchen 13 years ago
Artistic Kitchen Design (Coney Island Avenue) - seeking feedback
I’m interested in feedback about Artistic Kitchen Design on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue P, a kitchen design outfit. I’ve heard good things from one…
2
paspar2
in Insurance 12 years and 2 months ago
Insurance companies, close to water...
I live in Sheepshead bay,
2
shasla
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 2 months ago
Looking for plumber with experience repairing Barber Wilson / Barwil faucets.
I have a Barber Wilson Two Hole Deck Mounted Faucet in an apartment I am renting out and it’s leaking. I am out of town…
3
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.