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
fawn
in Inspection 13 years and 6 months ago
Asbestos Testing
I recently had an inspection of a rowhouse in need of renovation. There is asbestos covering several basement pipes (expected) and the inspector identified 5…
0
bennybushwick
in Doors & Windows 14 years and 5 months ago
window
I am looking to have a costume made window for my bathroom any recommendation. Thanks
3
brooklynbemused
in Garden 13 years and 6 months ago
What to do about bees and a dead tree
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50475be7c5d50-.png Hi all. In the backyard diagonally across from mine, there’s a 50’+ tree that the owner has deliberately killed by cutting off the bark…
0
lkat75
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Custom Screens
I have a casement window with 2 windows that open, one of which however is bolted shut with and air conditioner in it. I would…
0
wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
0
wkawalko
in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 6 months ago
cast iron stoop set
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5046c4fdc3899-.png Brownstone cast iron restored stoop set; railings 5 1/2″ wide, 24 balusters and two newel post for sale 10K wkawalko@yahoo.com
0
happycats
in Flooring 13 years and 7 months ago
Best water based sealer after sanding wood floors?
I might be attempting to hand sand my kitchen floor soon and looking for the least toxic sealer with the lowest VOC’s. I do not…
2
bedstuytownhouse
in Doors & Windows 13 years and 6 months ago
Fire safe window guard installer?
Hi all, Just received a letter from our insurer saying that we to change out our fixed window guards on the garden floor to make…
1
Somerset
in Soundproofing 13 years and 6 months ago
Can anyone recommend a residential contractor with soundproofing experience? I need to soundproof a brownstone basement room in the Slope for drum practice.
I need a residential contractor with soundproofing experience to construct a basement room for drum practice in a Park Slope brownstone.
3
gwenchb
in Boiler Repair 13 years and 7 months ago
NEED NEW BOILER? Maybe....
I have a very old boiler in my 4 story brownstone, steam heat. Last winter I had all the radiators resized and checked. He did…
3
bklyngurl
in Heating 13 years and 7 months ago
looking to change the old steam heaters in m house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do this. thanks
looking to change the old steam heaters in my house to the smaller, sleeker models any one know of a good contractor/company that can do…
2
ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
0
ktm6
in Chimney and Fireplace 13 years and 6 months ago
Fireplace Mantle for sale
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50468a0670d13-.jpg Carved wood — Height approx 88″ width approx 55″ Mirror included email ktm6@live.com for more pictures and to contact
0
georgereno
in Brownstoner 14 years and 8 months ago
Sidewalk repair
We need to repair our sidewalk for insurance reasons. Any recommendations for specialists or contractors who do this type of work? Thank you.
2
brooklyngersh
in Building Code 13 years and 6 months ago
Backyard fence exit door?
The city of New York has just sent me a violation because I do not have an exit door in my backyard wooden fence. They’re…
9
nhamilto
in Architecture 13 years and 6 months ago
Finding the right kind of Architect
We are about to close on a three family Landmarked townhouse which needs some relatively minor work on the inside and a thorough make over…
0
200line
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 6 months ago
Exterior wood contractors
We are looking for contractors skilled in exterior wood work to re-side the front of a wood frame house, including building a new wooden stoop/steps…
0
Barbjean
in Brownstoner Renovation 13 years and 6 months ago
Landmark approved Window Contractors
Has anyone in the last year had Landmark approved windows installed? Any recommendations? Also need outside windows painted on all 4 floors. Thanks.
2
Can’t find the topic you’re looking for?
Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our Brownstoner community.