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claireellencorey
in Garden 2 months ago
extra bluestones or flagstones? or where to buy
Good afternoon, redoing a part of my backyard and I don’t need tons of bluestone or flagstone so anyone who has extra may fit the…
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ericlewis
in General Discussion 9 months ago
How to identify leaky parts of an external brick wall?
I live in a large ~100 year old building with a brick facade. Multiple tenants in the building have leaks into their unit during rainstorms,…
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rmf
in General Discussion 11 months ago
removing Ailanthus Trees/Tree of Heaven
We are looking to remove from our backyard 2 old ailanthus trees that attract spotted lantern flies that have made the backyard uninhabitable. These trees…
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sphil305
in Bath & Kitchen 2 months ago
Any appliance repair techs in Brooklyn, NY who don’t charge a service fee just to check the fridge?
My fridge’s freezer works fine, but the fridge section won’t drop below 40°F. Compressor’s running, fan might be shot or the damper’s stuck, not sure.…
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john.sterling
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Retractable ladder for the rooftop
Hi, Can anyone recommend a contractor who can install a retractable ladder that goes up to the rooftop. I have seen a few models available…
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opoddubnaya.bootsoft
in Architectural Salvage 5 months ago
I do not see a section Renovation Leftovers or similar
Where do I post plaster medallions for sale?
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decoart
in Plumbing 2 months ago
BK source for 1930s plumbing repair supplies
While I know of online sources for parts for repairing 1930s era bathroom fixtures I am specifically looking for something in Brooklyn or within the…
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barbarafotoforum
in Real Estate - General 2 months ago
Park Slope House tour 2025
Why, after purchasing a ticket online, do I not get any information about picking up my brochure for the tour? I got no follow up…
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anthonysalazar
in General Discussion 2 months ago
American standard sink?
Hey guys trying to track down any information on this sink. I’ve come up empty on all my searches. It’s a cast iron porcelain enameled…
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lwxrlomtdspfi
in General Discussion 2 years ago
New Stoop Iron Railings
Hello Brownstoners. We are finally redoing our stoop. The old railings are those thin replacements–probably put in in the 1950s or 60s. I’d like to…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 2 months ago
Forum function
Is it possible to “like” a comment? I don’t see anything for that. TIA
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an_san
in Garden 2 months ago
Tree in our front yard belongs to city?
Hi, does anyone has experience with a tree on their property that belongs to the city? Usually the city trees are planted on the sidewalk…
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kiki
in Plumbing 2 months ago
Toilet Vent
The toilet vent from our tenant’s apartment may be blocked. What’s the best way to check the vent from the roof?
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umanish
in Plumbing 3 months ago
What\'s involved with disconnecting a gas appliance
We have two gas dryers – 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs. The one upstairs is basically never used. My understanding is that it’s not a…
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chrispetriplumbing
in Heating and Cooling 3 months ago
HVAC Cleanings
How often is everyone getting their HVAC Units cleaned? By cleaned, I do mean taking the units apart and cleaning the Coils and Blower Motors…not…
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marienoble
in Plumbing 3 months ago
Backflow Preventer - Radiant Heat
We have a backflow preventer as part of our hydronic radiant floor heating system. Any reason this sort of residential installation would not require the…
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facelessdoug
in Renovation 4 months ago
We need to replicate brownstone doors with a arch and can only find one company
hi all, we are looking for help to replicate some brownstone doors with arch, we can only find one company to get quotes from Are…
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annissa12
in Heating and Cooling 1 year and 6 months ago
Found: company that installs hydronic electric radiant plus cooling
I posted here a while back about my interest in a heat pump + radiator system, which is common in Europe but uncommon here. I…
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