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hopper

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago

How about an on-demand water heater?

The water heater is dying. We have an on-demand unit upstate, in a SMALL house, that we LOVE. I’m wondering about the efficacy of installing…

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Updated 13 years ago

virginiesommet

in Antiques 13 years ago

Where can I sale my 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/516d5c584c0c0-.jpg Hi, Where can I sale 3 Antic Wood Mantle for Fire Place  with the mosaic tiles? They are all in beautiful antic wood and…

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Updated 13 years ago

CRussen

in Furniture 13 years ago

Design Within Reach Spanna Extending table for sale: $300

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c2d7d62fae-.jpg Beautiful, hip, heavy duty DESIGN WITHIN REACH extending dining room table originally purchased for $900. Seats four to six: Great for apartments, can even…

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CRussen

in Furniture 13 years ago

Design Within Reach Spanna Extending table for sale: $300

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c2d7d62fae-.jpg Beautiful, hip, heavy duty DESIGN WITHIN REACH extending dining room table originally purchased for $900. Seats four to six: Great for apartments, can even…

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rachelrachel

in Furniture 13 years ago

what are they putting on top of the brick facade at Bushwick Leaders High School in Bushwick? (Formerly a Sisters of Mercy bldg.)

It looks as if they are skimming over the brick facade with cement at Bushwick Leaders High School.  This was a former Sisters of Mercy…

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rachelrachel

in Furniture 13 years ago

what are they putting on top of the brick facade at Bushwick Leaders High School in Bushwick? (Formerly a Sisters of Mercy bldg.)

It looks as if they are skimming over the brick facade with cement at Bushwick Leaders High School.  This was a former Sisters of Mercy…

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oysterloaf

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

Cobble Stones (antique, salvaged) for sale in South Slope

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c11330cb4c-.jpg I’ve got about 150 cobble stones in my South Slope yard that I’d sell for $1 a piece, or 50 cent each if you…

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oysterloaf

in Garden Design and Maintenance 13 years ago

Cobble Stones (antique, salvaged) for sale in South Slope

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517c11330cb4c-.jpg I’ve got about 150 cobble stones in my South Slope yard that I’d sell for $1 a piece, or 50 cent each if you…

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augustapalmer

in Garden 13 years ago

In search of salvage slate/ bluestone

I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…

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augustapalmer

in Garden 13 years ago

In search of salvage slate/ bluestone

I’m looking for some old slate/bluestone to put down in my small backyard, about 40-50 sq feet. In terms of sidewalk-sized pieces, that’s about 6…

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emmac

in Fencing 13 years 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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bobjohn

in Electricians 13 years ago

FIOS or time warner?

I have time warner for TV and internet, it is based on the cable hanging in backyard. every time when sqerel runs on the cable…

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bobjohn

in Electricians 13 years ago

FIOS or time warner?

I have time warner for TV and internet, it is based on the cable hanging in backyard. every time when sqerel runs on the cable…

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lake

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Retaining wall question

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517aab8cd38ba-.jpg We recently moved into our home and now are taking on our backyard. Our neighbor have a concrete elevated backyard  (4″ above our yard )with a…

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Updated 13 years ago

bkbrownstone

in Antiques 13 years and 2 months ago

Brick repair inside house

The bricks on the garden floor wall by the fireplace of my brownstone has to be repaired/replaced.  Anyone know of a mason or someone who…

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Updated 13 years ago

MarkyMark

in Building Code 13 years ago

chimney

I have old building over 100 yeras on brooklyn. 4 stories, i have 5 fireplace inside for wood. I need make reliner chimney. Right now…

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Updated 13 years ago

huesos

in Building Code 13 years ago

Backyard Access from Apartment?

I looked at a lovely apartment for sale in Boerum Hill yesterday. The apartment comes with access to the backyard/patio, but the only way to…

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luvdaborstch

in Garden 13 years ago

Wood covering & adding iron gate for back deck & stairs

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/517a9ccd50955-.jpg Hello folks, I’m hoping that some one might have a recomendation for a carpenter or ironworker who would be able to cover my small…

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Updated 13 years ago

catbk

in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years ago

Carpeting stairs?

I’m considering carpeting an enclosed run of stairs between my ground and parlor floors. I’d like a utility grade low pile carpeting with padding, probably…

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bklynpwds

in Masonry 13 years ago

Exterior Leak Specialist Recommendation Needed

We recently did a gut renovation to our home.  One side of the house opens to an alley and where the walls are new plaster…

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Updated 13 years ago

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