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TracyT
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
bathroom reno recommendation
Our two bathrooms need attention. We have the original sinks and tubs, floor tiles and marble wainscotting, which is charming–but after 115 years, they are…
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handywoman
in Lighting 14 years ago
recommending an electrician
We found Roger De Electric to be outstandingly honest. Roger came very highly recommended and then actually discouraged us from doing some work we had…
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krohe
in Co-Op Related 14 years ago
cooperative purchase
I’d like to own a floor of an historic rowhouse, but I don’t want to buy someone else’s renovations. At the same time, my pockets…
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2x4
in Construction 14 years ago
Renovating/permits - how long should we be prepared to wait?
Hello Brownstoners – My husband and I are debtating whether to buy an apartment that needs substantial amount of work – new kitchen, new bathroom,…
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nbiegel
in Stores 14 years ago
Looking fr a store called Nathan Balem (spelling?)
I used to go there as a child about 35 years ago and would like more info. Thanks
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anonymous
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years ago
Brownstone doors
Anyone have a good recommendation on where to go for new brownstone doors? Something traditional? Cost?
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stickerhappy
in Heating 14 years and 4 months ago
Double wrapping pipes?
My basement has 1/2″ thick insulation on the main (maybe 2.5″) steampipes- I heard from some people that it should be more like 1″ or…
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stickerhappy
in Heating 14 years and 4 months ago
Any harm to system from clanging steam pipes?
I know they are annoying and loud, but is there any harm or damage that can be done or even loss of efficiency that can…
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roux42
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 14 years ago
Haul away debris?
Hello! I am a member of the community garden on St. Mark’s by Vanderbilt and we are looking for some one to haul away around 6-7 yards…
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nintzk
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years ago
Are paint sprayers useful?
I need to do a significant amoung of painting (an entire apartment + a building’s hallway). Ideally I would like to do this job myself. …
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elm_bk
in Architectural Salvage 14 years ago
Looking for salvaged marble slab
Hi, Does anyone know of any good cources for salvaged marble? I want to do a kitchen island with marble, but for a host of…
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daveinbedstuy
in Flooring 14 years ago
Recommending jose for floors...again
Just want to give my floor guy another ecommendation. He did the upstairs floors before the new owner moved in, replacing a bullnose and adding…
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brooklynhome
in Garden 14 years ago
Need Tips for Ugly Backyard
I would love some ideas on how to spruce up our backyard. It is small (maybe 17’x25′) completely covered in old, grey concrete and the…
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brklynreno
in Plumbers and Plumbing 14 years ago
Power Vent Water Heaters?
Anybody has any opinion about Power Vented Water Heaters? Are they better than direct vented to the roof? The same type of water heaters can…
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happyrock
in Real Estate - Rentals 14 years ago
how many brokers to rent an apartment?
Hi, We listed a 3br apartment in bensonhurst with a broker we have worked with before. We really want to make sure we rent the…
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bobjohn
in Interior Decorators and Designers 14 years ago
Where to buy textured wallpaper
Hi, I want to cover walls in the hall with the textured wallpaper. Is there any good place in Brooklyn to buy it?
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first_time_homebuyer
in About Brooklyn 14 years ago
44 S Oxford St.
Does anyone know the history of 44 S. Oxford St in Ft Greene? I’ve been living on the street for a couple of years and…
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yp
in Architecture 14 years ago
Building Addition
Hi Brownstoners! I was wondering if in R6 zoning, I can add 4th floor addition on a 3 story 6 family if Max FAR is…
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