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decoart
in Renovation 5 years and 11 months ago
Construction supplies boom service reserved parking
I’m getting $2500 worth of building supplies boomed up through the 3rd floor window in Brooklyn. Delivery truck was supposed to come between 8am-930am because…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Stucco Siding VS Vinyl Siding?
What is the best? STUCCO SIDING OR VINYL SIDING? Let me know some good poinsts thanks
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bayridge_2013
in Renovation 6 years ago
Vestibule recommendation
Looking for help with recommendations for contractor to build vestibule in 19th c brick row house. Saw prior posts with folks who were very happy…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Choosing a door for roof terrace access
We are installing a staircase from the top floor of our brownstone to the roof and need to find a suitable door to access the…
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pswannabe
in Renovation 6 years ago
Mosaic tile in bathroom: can you fix a bad install?
I had some expensive marble mosaic tile that was badly installed in a bathroom. The surface was not prepared properly and so there are sections…
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avrex
in Renovation 6 years ago
Historic Metalwork Restoration
One of our most recent projects. Take a peep at the before and after pictures. [20190807_102714](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:IrBc:20190807_102714.jpg.jpg) [20191011_115837](//muut.com/u/brownstoner/s3/:brownstoner:xuC4:20191011_115837.jpg.jpg)
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Basement Waterproofing 2019
I am looking for a company to waterproof my basement and want to know who people have used recently. We get water coming UP from…
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zvfcnbxdlvh
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
Fireplace renovation
Two years ago we moved into the garden level of a brownstone in Brooklyn and wanted to renovate our fireplace. We contacted Big Apple Chimney…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Skateboard half pipe
The new owner who is renovating the house next to mine is constructing one in his backyard. Obviously I am very concerned about noise. Is…
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louisahml
in Renovation 6 years and 1 month ago
New light fixture, old gas pipe and plaster molding
Hi all, I know this has come up before but the discussions were closed and the answers didn’t directly answer my questions. I purchased a…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Hallway renovations - sloppy job?
Hi. We are looking for a community point of view on construction work that was done in our brownstone hallway. Among other things the contractor…
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decoart
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
Doorbell / Intercom system for 3-family home in Brooklyn
I’m renovating a 3-family home and I’d like to start thinking about running a doorbell or intercom system. Does anyone have any experience with a…
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amanda.lynn3
in Renovation 6 years and 3 months ago
Stairway-turned-Closet organization ideas?
Hello, we live in the garden level of a townhouse in Brooklyn, and the stairs that used to lead to the parlor floor have been…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Wood Restoration
We’re looking for someone to help us restore some original wood features in our ca. 1900 Park Slope flat, including the apartment’s interior front door…
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Guest User | 0 secs ago
Finding Home Decor Blog
Hi people! I just bought a house and I’m wanting to know if anybody knows of any good home beautifying blogs or websites. Actually, I’m…
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ieamvtoclhdpm
in Renovation 6 years and 5 months ago
TRIBECA GIVE BACK
After practicing architecture from our Tribeca storefront for 20 years, we would like to share our knowledge with downtown settlers and new comers that may…
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williamandrewcoffey
in Renovation 6 years and 5 months ago
Oil Tank and Concrete Removal
I understand the first step is hiring X-ray services to locate the tank…but is this necessary if I plan to have the concrete removed from…
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smileyface
in Renovation 6 years and 5 months ago
Losing faith in Contractor
Hi — I’ve been in a reno for about a year and it feels the closer to completion the less progress I’ve seen. Stupid mistakes…
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