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Blinds Repair
Does anyone know who repairs the old wooden blinds commonly found in brownstones? The wood is all in tact but the cord broke so we can't pull the blind up. I used to have a guy who did this but he retired. I live in Park Slope and really want to keep these old blinds in. I Googled it but I just keep coming up with window repair and not blind repair companies. More»
6:47 PM 05/22/2013
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Certificate of Occupancy
My friend has her family's 1910 house that has no c of o on the DOB site. What are the obstacles about getting one. She is desperate to do work this summer but cannot get permits now. Any advise would be appreciated. More»
4:10 PM 05/22/2013
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Many, many buildings in Brooklyn do not have C of O's. This should not impact her ability to get a project approved and permitted.
In a nutshell, if the work includes changing the building's use or occupancy, then she'd need to file an Alteration Type 1, and will be required to get a C of O at the...... See More » -
Recommendation for Flooring work, Flooring refinish
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Jose has been recommended several time in the past, partucularly by Dave In Bed Stuy. I used him this past fall and was very pleased.
" The Jose that Dave in Bed Stuy has used is Jose Zambrano of Better Wood Floors. His number is 917-355-7977. I have seen his work and spoken to him on the phone. H...... See More » -
backsplash type/color
I'm having the guys who renovated my kitchen come back to add backsplash. I need help picking a tile type and color. A picture of my kitchen is attached. what would you do? More»
12:57 PM 05/22/2013
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I'm not a big fan of backsplashes. That said, keep it light yellowish/greenish with smaller tiles...maybe those thin 2" ones in a running bond. See More » -
Fitting a new security door on existing frame
I hope that someone with some basic handyman knowledge can help me figure this out:
I currently have both a glass door and a screen door to my yard. I would like to replace the screen door with a security screen door (ie, metal, with a lock).
1. Can I assume that I can hang the new door on the existing frame, even though it’s a frame that fits two doors?
2. Aside from Home Depot, are there other suggestions on where I can get a security screen door that isn’t too expensive?
Thanks,
Elizabeth More»9:10 AM 05/22/2013
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Door off parlor (high second) floor rear deck?
Bay Ridge, NY
I'm interested in suggestions for door combinations off our parlor floor kitchen in the rear of our old brownstone, that allow sufficient light to the kitchen but also protection against weather, and bugs, and provide decent security. (although our yard is fenced in, so security issues aren't tops on the list) We're converting a window to a door and adding a small/medium sized steel deck off the kitchen/dining room, and the door will be the only source of natural light to the kitchen (with 2 picture windows off the adjoining dining room providing less ... More»
8:52 AM 05/22/2013
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We have a mostly glass door only that swings in, and will probably put in a phantom screen door soon (I think there are multiple brands of these retractable screen doors). See More » -
under stoop ventilation - do I need a vent if I am getting new air tight doors?
Gowanus, NY
We are replacing the doors under our brick stoop. The current outer leaks water terribly. The new door will be some combination of wood/glass/metal and be "airtight" according to the door guy. Do I now need to install some kind of vent in the brick so that there is some ventilation under the stoop? Ventilation is not a problem now beause the door is so leaky.
And, if I do need a vent, can I do that myself without compromising the brick or do I need to hire someone to install the vent.
Finally, is there some kind of door that keeps out water that is no... More»5:11 AM 05/22/2013
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I assume you are describing the door underneath the actual stoop, into a vestibule area under the landing of the stoop. If so, masonry stoops will almost always let moisture seep through them, transmitting that moisture to the area under the stoop. Also, most garden level entries have at least one...... See More » -
Organic Garden soil, sub soil, and fill
Hi there,
We are excavating some top soil, some sub soil, and some fill from our back garden this week.
The soil is a mix of high quality mushroom soil (black gold). We had pavers installed over.. and thus has some sand integrated in the mix. All is completely pesticide free and organic.
There might be some small rocks in the sub soil, too. We also have some rather pretty large rounded stones, likely old river stones if anyone needs these for their gardens as decoration. The soil is al... More»4:33 PM 05/21/2013
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Toy Factory Lofts - still leaky?
Does anybody know if this property is still having problems with leaking and water damage, as detailed in Brownstoner posts from around March 2008? A friend is considering one of the units in the building.
Thoughts on the property in general? Suggestions on how to check up on its status? More»3:38 PM 05/21/2013
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Free Bricks
Last call before these bricks end up in a landfill. Take all you can, they are out now in front of my house, Willoughby Ave, between Washington Ave. and Hall St. in Clinton Hill.
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Thanks, we plan to swing by this evening around 6 or so. See More » -
how do I do a background check and credit rating on a possible renter for my garden apt.
Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
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I use e-renter.com and bill the tenant. Very efficient. See More » -
recommendations for a painter . Just bought a brownstone 3 floors 2,500sq feet
Bedford Stuyvesant, NY
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I have a great guy that painted our whole Brownstone room by room as well as finishing some windows, old front door, metal railings, etc. Great guy who appreciates the work. On time, neat and great work ethic. Very reeasonable rates. The one catch is his english is not great. Some spanish is helpful...... See More » -
Need reccomendations for a zone A/C repair (LG system)
Clinton Hill, NY
Last summer one of the zones of our LG A/C system stopped working. We had a well known local company come out to assess the issue but after a 3rd visit they stopped the project. They also won't return my phone calls this year. I'm guessing that they don't want to continue the project. Can anyone recommend a reliable service that could help us? I'm told that LG systems are hard to find those willing to service them but this may or may not be true. More»
1:44 PM 05/21/2013
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Does this pup belong to you?
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have you had it checked for a microchip? Any vets office should be able to scan it.
Also, check with FIDO Brooklyn, they may have been contacted by the owners. http://www.fidobrooklyn.org/rescue/adoption.html See More » -
Where do you see the Gowanus 10 years from now?
Gowanus, NY
More specifically, what are your thoughts on the teen streets (all the way to Prospect Ave) and 3rd avenue? More»
12:48 PM 05/21/2013
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Much more expensive than now. Big fights between new home owners and old-timer business owners over noise, trucks and pollution -- this always happens in NYC when people start living in traditionally industrial areas. Still in a flood zone. On a more positive note, if you're on a block that's largel...... See More »
