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amberpierce
in Carpenters and Woodworkers 14 years and 8 months ago
exterior door guy?
We need to replace the exterior door of a brownstone in a landmarked stretch of park slope, and don’t have the deepest of pockets. Any…
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stephanie
in Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks and Steps 14 years and 8 months ago
Parlor Floor rear DECK (step out/down)
We are Putting a deck off the parlor floor. Our dilemma… The step off the deck. We have seen it flush to the inside parlor…
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stencil
in Television 14 years and 8 months ago
Television / Home Theater Installer Recommendations
Looking to have a plasma TV wall mounted, and all wiring put in walls, including for rear surround speakers. Any recommendations? So many shady looking…
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xistent
in Flooring 14 years and 8 months ago
Bamboo Flooring
I posted recently asking for recommendations for bamboo flooring. I want to expand on that ask for feedback on bamboo flooring in general. Is it…
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xanthiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Deck question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment. When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…
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gasbklyn
in Doors 14 years and 8 months ago
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
Can anyone recommend someone to replace 2 door saddles?
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M
in Construction 14 years and 8 months ago
Ardex flooring
I would like to install a white cement floor with an epoxy glossy finish in the bathroom. The contractor suggested time ago Ardex. Has anyone…
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jasetheace
in Insurance 14 years and 8 months ago
Homeowners insurance
Does anyone have any good recommendations for Homeowners insurance. Its for a 4 floor brownstone with a garden rental. tia
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seriousasaheartattack
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Basement Ceiling - exposed joists
Hi All, I’m currently in the process of removing our basement’s ancient, crumbling plaster ceiling as step one of making the space usable. My…
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xanthiner
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Deck question
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e417ab9b594f-.jpg I’ve recently moved to Prospect Heights and found an apartment. When viewing, the landlord said that if we desired, for an extra $200 a…
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voltron
in General Contractors 14 years and 8 months ago
What legal actions can be done?
I have a contractor that has gone awol. Not answering phone messages or emails and has gone completely MIA. Problem is he has gone MIA…
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mbw
in Roofers 14 years and 8 months ago
What can be put on top of a rubber roof?
I am getting my roof redone. New rubber sheets and aluminum coated. I’d love to have some covering to make it nice (and occassionally walkable,…
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crownheightsluver
in Landmarks 14 years and 8 months ago
North Crown Heights Landmarking
Does anyone know if Pacific Street between Brooklyn and New York Avenues will be part of the Phase III land marking? I was also wondering…
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billy
in Building Code 14 years and 8 months ago
DOB Sprinkler worktype and Schedule B
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e40c917e275d-.jpg
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billy
in Construction 14 years and 8 months ago
Where can I post con-artist contractor beware warnings and my disaster project?
Community warning
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rebox
in Brownstoner Renovation 14 years and 8 months ago
Marble Mantle Piece
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/4e4096fcbac7e-.jpg Missing that one piece? Marble mantle side — all that’s left, I’m afraid. It’s about 43 inches high. Perfect condition. Will sell cheap. Can…
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desperatelyseekingbrownstone
in Landlord 14 years and 8 months ago
Tax advantages of 3 vs. 4-family brownstone?
I currently own a 4-family brownstone (technically a commercial property). My family occupies the lower duplex, and rents out the two top floors. For property…
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bowl-of-dicks
in Drywall and Insulation 14 years and 8 months ago
Sheetrocker for small job
I am in need of a handyman with sheetrocking experience for a very small job in Bay Ridge. Wall is only 9′-6″x 10′-6″ and it…
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