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theklahy
in Renovation 7 years and 5 months ago
Amazing and reasonable mason/brick worker who helped repair our stoop and front
A few years ago I wrote on this forum asking for recs for a good Mason and after several years (and not good Masons) I…
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helengrand
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Recommendations for pinning plaster ceiling?
Looking for a plasterer/contractor who can pin and restore a cracked, sagging plaster ceiling. I’ve found a lot of contractors who want to rip out…
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shesabrickhouse
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Steel Beams / Load Bearing Walls
Hi all – We are thinking of replacing a couple of load bearing walls with steel beams on our parlor and garden levels, to open…
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Northie
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
High Hats?
Hi. Any recommendations on high hats for a house reno? Or things to consider when picking these lights? Just starting the search and educating myself…
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ceylxxnsm
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
Subcontractor Concessions?
We are examining a proposal from a contractor for extensive renovations on our Crown Heights brownstone. The contractor intends to use several subcontractors to complete…
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fmb78
in Renovation 7 years and 7 months ago
I highly recommend contractor Chris Lombardi
I just wanted to post here on the forum to sing my praises of Chris Lombardi. My wife and I had been planning our kitchen…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Permits to complete reno after demolition...
I have a tenant I’m trying to evict that bought a house and demolished it. The case is in housing court and I’m afraid he…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Table Saw Rental
i have 2 designer/carpenters working on a project for me constructing a bar in clinton hill. they are here from berlin so without their full…
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ottoparts
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Architect Recommendation? Landmarked 1852 Wood Frame Porch Renovation
My wife and I are looking to restore a previously removed front porch to our 1852 wood frame house in Fort Greene. The front facade…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Using two different general contractors for different portions of a renovation
We are renovating an apartment which requires some significant steel structural work. All work with be permitted. After getting some bids from general contractors for…
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Springs
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Best paint for interior stair treads, kicks, spindles...all sheens have to match
I know the Ben Moore Porch and Patio paint is a latex, expoxy reinforced paint that can be used, however there are only 2 sheens,…
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susiernathan
in Renovation 7 years and 8 months ago
Marble Countertop With Sink and Taps
We are removing this thick marble slab with sink and would like to see it go to a good home. It is a very light…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
problem with neighbor due to party wall
one story masonry/brick attached house we are going to add 2 floor back only, neighbor is complaining for use of party wall … what should…
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zinsu
in Renovation 11 years and 9 months ago
Queens Kitchen Renovation Cost
Hey, Brownstowners: we are buying a 1920s brick attached house in Queens. It’s all great except for the tiny, awful kitchen. A local architect has…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Window installation question
We are looking at putting in new windows, with a brick to brick installation- just deciding on window brand now. Actual window cost aside- With…
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stickerhappy
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Which wood for stairs?
We’re looking to rebuild our stairs in our common hallway shared with a few tenants. Anyone have suggestions for type of wood to use- I’ve…
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radgirl
in Renovation 7 years and 9 months ago
Garbage Trash Debris Junk & Concrete Removal Recommendation
Hi all, when we bought our house, the entire backyard was concrete covered. It took us many years, but we’ve gotten around to getting it…
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mile222
in Renovation 7 years and 10 months ago
New Stone for Fireplace Hearth?
We would like to put in a new stone hearth in front of our marble fireplaces. We can’t decide if we prefer a dark stone…
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