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
ssbrooklyn
in Zoning 14 years and 2 months ago
248 North 8th Street (Roebling & Havremeyer) Williamsburg
Does anyone know the development status of the 248 North 8th Street (Roebling & Havremeyer)? Are they demolishing one level warehouse and erecting a new…
1
starfish11040
in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago
Tenant paying rent using someone else's check - should I accept it?
I have a stabilized low-rent tenant who is sending me a rent check written by this friend of his from the friend’s checking account. It’s…
10
ditmas_parker
in Quality of Life 14 years and 4 months ago
Holiday Party & Gift Giving! December 15th!
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4ed67db0e5d09-.jpg Sooo, what are you doing on the evening of December 15th? You already have plans? WELL CANCEL THEM!!! Join us for our Third…
9
emilya70
in Chimney and Fireplace 12 years and 11 months ago
Removing substance that was used to build out once working, now decorative fireplace.. What is it?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5176d02bd5e59-.jpg I wanted to tile out the interior of my very old (once working way back in the day, now decorative) fireplace. I was going…
6
mimimaloo
in Doors 12 years and 10 months ago
Organic Garden soil, sub soil, and fill
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/519bd8a295984-.jpg Hi there, We are excavating some top soil, some sub soil, and some fill from our back garden this week. The soil is a…
1
Hunt4MiddleClass
in Flooring 13 years and 2 months ago
Prospect Heights
After renting in Park Slope for years, we’re looking to buy a 2-BR but PS is out of our budget. Prospect Heights seems like a…
6
allyslope
in Renovation 12 years and 5 months ago
Recommendation for electrical supply store
I would like to recommend N&W Electrical Supply Co. Ann was very helpful, nice and knowledgeable. She also got me in contact with a Halo…
1
crownheights2013
in Building Code 12 years and 4 months ago
Convert former garage to residential use - is it possible?
Is it possible to convert a former garage (I believe that is what it is – behind a brownstone – or maybe former stables?) to…
0
mediamaven56
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
Short Sale Realtor?
Hi everyone, Might anyone be able to recommend a realtor specializing in short sales/bank owned/foreclosed properties in the Bed Stuy and Crown Heights areas? Someone…
3
M
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Hot water in shower is not hot
I recently installed a Prestige Excellence condenser boiler in my duplex apartment. I am not getting hot water from the shower but it is only…
0
arasaryan
in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago
What color bedroom furniture goes with yellow walls, white trim, blue checker bedspread?
Hi all, I have an extra room I need to turn into a guest room. The walls are yellow, and the trim/closet doors are white.…
11
deanbh
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 4 months ago
Full length shower doors?
Does anyone here have a walk in shower where the door is full height? My wife has been looking on Houzz etc and is wanting…
0
vyirfxzpfdbaj
in About Brooklyn 12 years and 4 months ago
HVAC specialist
Was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a good repair man for electric HVAC split systems. Just moved into a place and need someone to…
0
acuriousman
in Plumbers and Plumbing 12 years and 4 months ago
Radiator valve is TOO LOUD!
I have a one pipe heating radiator and my valve is EXTREMELY loud. Whenever it’s heating up, it squealing and sputters like crazy for quite…
0
jeanmarine2
in Appliances 12 years and 9 months ago
Stackable washer/dryer - model recommendations?
I’m interested in recommendations for a non-basement stackable washer / dryer – we are looking for a stackable w/d for our top/third floor next to…
9
jjbel
in Tile 12 years and 11 months ago
Tiles for Balcony?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/518051e9c8706-.jpg Hello All, My neighbor has nice tiles on her outdoor balcony (pictured). She does not recall where she got it or what it’s called. …
3
xalex25
in Bath & Kitchen 12 years and 7 months ago
replacing kitchen tiles
the floors of our kitchen settled and now all grout a few tiles are cracked. i don’t think the floor is going to settle anymore…
9
X-10 3 way slave switches
I have 2 NIB (New in Box) X-10 Deco slave switches that I have no need of. They are model WS-14A and X-10 Pro model…
0
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.