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cbs80

in Flooring 13 years and 10 months ago

Wide Plank Floors over Radiant Heat

We are looking into putting wide plank floors over a radiant floor heating system and are getting conflicting advice on how well it works.  Does…

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rockstar

in Alarm 13 years and 10 months ago

Home Security System

We moved to a 2 family brownstone in brooklyn and looking for home security system. ADT gave a quote for $ 800 initial ( equipment…

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kms_bkyn

in Co-Op Related 13 years and 10 months ago

Low Profile air conditioners?

Anyone have any experience with good Low-profile, in-window, air conditioners of 8K BTU or more? We are in a co-op so there is no option…

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dcubed

in Appliances 14 years and 6 months ago

30" thermador gas cooktop for sale

in excellent condition.  4 burners.  pictures upon request $500 or best offer

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

oldisgood

in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 2 months ago

Old 2nd entry door for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f22dccacd744-.jpg I have a solid old oak door in need o f a new home. someone that can restore her to pristine charm and old glory. …

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

danyny

in Furniture 13 years and 10 months ago

Furnitures for sale

Hi there, I am moving at the end of May and I have decided to sell some of my furniture. I am only selling items…

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BrooklynMom

in Construction 13 years and 10 months ago

We are considering using Bill Laredo of Laredo Construction for a brownstone renovation. Does anyone have any experiences with him?

Enter Your Question

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zg

in Quality of Life 13 years and 10 months ago

Shooting on Grand between Clifton and Greene

Does anyone know what happened, the details and such?

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steveyp

in Masonry 14 years and 1 month ago

I am looking for recommendations for an electrician and a roofer/stucco man

small job to install a chandelier patch work on roof, stucco on bulkhead exterior wall, tuck pointing on parapet wall

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

xistent

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 8 months ago

Kolbe Windows Or Trimline

For brick to brick replacement of wood windows, I am comparing these 2 products. The Trimline is MUCH more economical and I would greatly appreciate…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Judith51

in Carpenters and Woodworkers 13 years and 10 months ago

custom doors for ikea

a while back I asked this question & ended trying to do all custom at Scherrs, in N. Dak., where other brownstoners had had great…

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rustydevon

in Building Code 13 years and 10 months ago

HVAC Design / Build

  We’re preparing to renovate a 4 story brownstone in Clinton Hill. Our plan is to istall a Mitsubishi or Daikin split system in the…

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mm212

in Bath & Kitchen 13 years and 10 months ago

Help with bathroom vanity

I am looking for a modern bathroom vanity that is not very deep (less than 20″).  It is for a guest bath so won’t get…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

broomestreet

in Radiators 13 years and 10 months ago

Antique Cast Iron Radiators for Sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4fbee1384d61c-.jpg I would like to sell the following two **antique, ornamental** **cast iron steam radiators**:   – 36” (L), 8” (D), 45” (H), 15 segments.…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

yoomit

in Doors & Windows 14 years and 4 months ago

bi-folding door - exterior

can anyone recommend a good supplier and/or contractor who has experience installing exterior bi-folding doors.  not the flimsy wooden/louvered ones you see for interior closet…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

starfish11040

in Landlord 13 years and 10 months ago

Huge increase in my buildings water usage. Can't figure out why.

I have a ten-unit building. The water usage for the last quarter is over 50% higher than the same quarter a year ago. The usage…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Amym718

in Insurance 13 years and 10 months ago

Any experience w/ Aspen American Insurance?

They’re underwriting for the Brownstone Agency, whose reputation is good, and the quote was reasonable. I’m wondering if anyone here has ever dealt with Aspen…

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Silvermax

in Garden 13 years and 10 months ago

Free Bignonia Capreolata 'Tangerine Beauty'

Nursery delivered wrong plant, doesn’t want it sent back. Very healthy if you get it now. Looks like this: http://www.gardenvines.com/shop/other-species-9/bignonia-capreolata-tangerine-beauty-31.html If you want it, contact…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

Bond

in Architectural Salvage 13 years and 10 months ago

Slate Mantle for sale $350

Slate mantle (painted), but green slate underneath.  Relatively easy stripping job.  I bought numerous mantles trying to decide what I wanted to go with, the…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

higherwhitley

in Foundation 13 years and 10 months ago

Recommendations for engineer to help us deal with next-door demolition?

We live in an old and somewhat saggy attached frame house in the South Slope, and the next house has been acquired by a developer…

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Updated 13 years and 10 months ago

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