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dz9001
in Building Code 14 years ago
Daycare community facility in residential neighborhood
I wanted to convert the first floor of an existing 2 family house to daycare facility and leave the 2nd floor as dwelling. An architect told me I might…
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deviatar
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years ago
Patch & paint or re-surface the entire brownstone facade?
Anyone have advice on when to just patch peeling areas and paint a brownstone’s facade, versus when you need to re-surface the entire building? Patching…
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theoperadiva
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Any advice on buying an FSBO (for sale by owner for those searching)?
We’re considering a for sale by owner property and are wondering if anyone has advice in terms of the timeline, things to avoid, things to…
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jane1234
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years ago
where to buy home carpet tile in Brooklyn (not FLOR)
I’m looking for a contemporary runner for my 19′ long hallway. I love the look of Flor but when I saw them in person, they…
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reneegavin
in Painters and Painting & Stripping 14 years and 1 month ago
deposit for painter
Hello, We have found a painter and are set to have out house painted the first week of May. He wants a 50% deposit…
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Goatcrapp
in Garden 14 years ago
Local rain barrels?
Where is everyone sourcing their rain barrels, or casks that can be turned into a rain barrel from lately? None of the home depot ones…
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kayru
in Fencing 14 years ago
Chain Link Fence & Privacy
Hi, Looking for suggestions on adding privacy to chainlink. Choices include permahedge (looks like Christmas tree branches), bamboo,slats, or pvc/wood. Any feedback, opinions, or photos…
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theoperadiva
in Agents and Brokers 14 years ago
Any advice on buying an FSBO (for sale by owner for those searching)?
We’re considering a for sale by owner property and are wondering if anyone has advice in terms of the timeline, things to avoid, things to…
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Goatcrapp
in Garden 14 years ago
Local rain barrels?
Where is everyone sourcing their rain barrels, or casks that can be turned into a rain barrel from lately? None of the home depot ones…
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Arkady
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Built-in Bookcases
I’m looking for a carpenter/woodworker who can finish bookcases that are about 1/2 complete. Needs good skills to work around existing start.
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cobblehillbilly
in Fencing 14 years and 1 month ago
Backyard fence
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6b8a08c16da-.jpg Can anyone recommend someone who can build this type of fence for me?
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TheBrooklynCarriage
in Garden Design and Maintenance 14 years ago
New Garden Design
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6cd10d1f989-.jpg Hi Brownstoners, We have a great opportunity to design a backyard garden from scratch! Previously the space was a sterile asphalt parking lot and…
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Arkady
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 1 month ago
Built-in Bookcases
I’m looking for a carpenter/woodworker who can finish bookcases that are about 1/2 complete. Needs good skills to work around existing start.
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steveyp
in Carpet and Upholstery 14 years and 1 month ago
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clintonhillcat
in Security 14 years and 1 month ago
Security Bars?
Hi, We are renovating our garden and parlor duplex and are wondering if we can get away with not reinstating the security bars in the…
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homemakeover
in Interior Decorators and Designers 14 years and 1 month ago
Home Makeover Show Casting in Brooklyn
Hello Brooklynites, I’m casting a home renovation/makeover show in the NYC area and we are hoping to find some energetic and interesting people (musicians or…
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clickandimprove
in Brownstoner 14 years and 1 month ago
wooden 3 panel bay window in NYC needs to be restored
We are an online home improvement company and were called on a window restoration job. The outside is weathered and the client wishes to have…
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crackedstucco
in Facade and Brownstone Repair 14 years and 1 month ago
Recommendations for companies to rebuild brick facade
Our stucco is badly cracked (water is getting in the apartments) and needs to be removed. Ideally we’d restore the original brickwork underneath, but it…
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cherryni
in Architecture 14 years and 1 month ago
Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4f6c35ae7f86d-.jpg Here is not a question, but a sharing. Share the project-Chengdu Contemporary Arts Center. The project was designed by Zaha Hadid Architect, and the…
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