<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Brownstoner Forum</title><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/</link><description>The Brownstoner Forum RSS Feed</description><language>en-us</language><copyright></copyright><item><title>Example of bathroom with shower and no tub</title><description><![CDATA[
HBranty asked about this. &amp;nbsp;My showers are shaped to fit the space available. &amp;nbsp;This is a larger bathroom, but I waterproof the whole room, so the position of glass panels and doors are also configured for the best use of space in a smaller bathroom.
 <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/SBX4yike9qE=/example-of-bathroom-with-shower-and-no-tub">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/SBX4yike9qE=/example-of-bathroom-with-shower-and-no-tub</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 10:10:34 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Bathroom without a tub ok in rental?</title><description><![CDATA[Bathroom is long and narrow (5 feet x 15 feet) and we are thinking of removing tub and having a big tiled shower only. &amp;nbsp;Is this a mistake in a rental? &amp;nbsp;How important is it to have a tub? &amp;nbsp;Thanks! <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/DWnROca*d*c=/bathroom-without-a-tub-ok-in-rental">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/DWnROca*d*c=/bathroom-without-a-tub-ok-in-rental</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 22:11:43 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Sap Dripping From Old (100+ years) Pine Support Beam</title><description><![CDATA[I am seeing what I think is a small amount of sap dripping onto the floor in basement closet. Inspect the beam I can't find the source, though tat's one section of that's not in gret shape, and warped. Late winter the radiator above leaked a significant amount of water which came down on the beam. Could the water cause the old pine to drip sap?
Thanks for any feedback. <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/*CUefwPB4Fg=/sap-dripping-from-old-100-years-pine-support-beam">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/*CUefwPB4Fg=/sap-dripping-from-old-100-years-pine-support-beam</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 16:44:13 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Sap Dripping From Old (100+ years) Pine Support Beam</title><description><![CDATA[I am seeing what I think is a small amount of sap dripping onto the floor in basement closet. Inspect the beam I can't find the source, though tat's one section of that's not in gret shape, and warped. Late winter the radiator above leaked a significant amount of water which came down on the beam. Could the water cause the old pine to drip sap?
Thanks for any feedback. <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/9mCmx7m97qM=/sap-dripping-from-old-100-years-pine-support-beam">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/9mCmx7m97qM=/sap-dripping-from-old-100-years-pine-support-beam</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 16:44:11 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Dumpster Rental</title><description><![CDATA[I'm planning on digging out 10 sq yds of dirt from backyard and wanted to get a dumpster. Anybody recommend a good company?  I called Atlas Roll off and it was about $500 for 5 days and they said they take care of the permit. Anything I need to watch out for? Any advice really appreciated. Thanks.  <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/Dh-ux7uBsgg=/dumpster-rental">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/Dh-ux7uBsgg=/dumpster-rental</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 08:46:43 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Front Window Replacement:  Experience with Trimline Ultra-Fit Sash Replacement System? Sample Landmark Package?</title><description><![CDATA[We are replacing street-facing windows this year.&amp;nbsp; The rear was a breeze (used Lucky Window Products (LWP) / Robert Basile) and the windows look beautiful and weathered the winter well.&amp;nbsp; We went with Trimline's Eclipse model, wooden interior, aluminum exterior.&amp;nbsp; Since we're landmarked, we have to go with all wood windows this time for the street-facing windows.&amp;nbsp; Two questions:
1) Wewant the least obtrusive method possible.&amp;nbsp; Our home is finished and we don't want to live through the mess of a brick-to-brick installation and don't see the need for it either.&amp;nbsp; LWP recommended Trimline's Ultra-Fit Sash Replacement System - http://www.trimlinewindows.com/ultrafit.asp&amp;nbsp; - and said they've installed it in landmarked homes in and around Brooklyn.&amp;nbsp; Does anyone have any experience with these windows and this type of installation?&amp;nbsp; OR other recommendations.
2) I am doing the landmark package myself ... wondering if anyone has any tips or samples that you are willing to share.&amp;nbsp;
Thanks in advance! <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/v2sc9YznOoQ=/front-window-replacement-experience-with-trimline-ultra-fit-sash-replacement-system-sample-landmark-package">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/v2sc9YznOoQ=/front-window-replacement-experience-with-trimline-ultra-fit-sash-replacement-system-sample-landmark-package</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 21:38:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Paint booth facility for cabinet doors</title><description><![CDATA[Does anyone know where I can get my kitchen cabinet doors professionally spray painted?
Thanks=) <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/Cjbkj5acb5s=/paint-booth-facility-for-cabinet-doors">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/Cjbkj5acb5s=/paint-booth-facility-for-cabinet-doors</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 17:37:52 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Painting over Anaglypta - is special care needed?</title><description><![CDATA[We are installing anaglypta wallpaper in our home (taking out the original anaglypta which was gouged in many places) as part of a gut reno. My contractor will be painting the whole interior of the house, but I've been advised to get someone separate to do the wallpapering (while we're at it - any recommendations for that?). I am wondering - does one need to take special care in painting over anaglypta or does one use the the usual methods of painting on regular walls? Just trying to figure out if I am going to need to hire someone separate to do that too.... <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ExcqfKQ1sVI=/painting-over-anaglypta--is-special-care-needed">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ExcqfKQ1sVI=/painting-over-anaglypta--is-special-care-needed</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 16:05:05 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Legalizing Basement</title><description><![CDATA[R4 District Queens&amp;nbsp;/ Same Friends trying to legalize basement along with their renovation. 1) Should ceiling heights be 7'-0&quot; ?&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 2) &amp;nbsp;Can they use bilco doors for egress to street? 3) Can same alt 1 renovation application be used to legalize basement.
&amp;nbsp;Thanks in advance for any help on this matter as I am very appreciative of all the help I have received in the past.....&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/gBXhEobI9Kc=/legalizing-basement">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/gBXhEobI9Kc=/legalizing-basement</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:55:21 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Giving away water lilies</title><description><![CDATA[I just finished dividing my water lilies &amp;amp; have extras if anyone wants some gratis - pick up in Park Slope.
Reply to this &amp;amp; I'll get an email alert from 'Stoner.
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Does anyone have any idea what use the concrete served? And what about the slate? Was that the original cover for the garden? Why pour concrete on top? Why only on the sides of the garden? <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/pnx3xJ9Ep8E=/discovered-concrete-over-bluestone-in-garden">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/pnx3xJ9Ep8E=/discovered-concrete-over-bluestone-in-garden</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:41:36 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Uninstalling Custom Shelves</title><description><![CDATA[Rather foolishly, we had custom shelves installed into a rental apartment. Much to our chagrin, the owner decided to sell our place 5 months into our lease. The owner is not interested in paying for the shelves and we spent a decent amount of money on them. They will fit in our new place, though we've yet to broach the possibility with the landlord, which we would obviously do first, having learned our lesson. They are 83&quot; wide and about 1.5 inches thick. Has anyone had experience with this? Does it do a great deal of harm to the walls? Will the cost of removing and reinstalling be worth the risk and hassle? Any insight would be very helpful.&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/URJh1hTfc3U=/uninstalling-custom-shelves">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/URJh1hTfc3U=/uninstalling-custom-shelves</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:44 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>I am looking for a reliable electrician to fix faulty switches and fixtures as well as outdoor lighting in my house.  I have multiple small electrical jobs that need to be done.</title><description><![CDATA[Enter Your Question <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/UOSe9Qo41ao=/i-am-looking-for-a-reliable-electrician-to-fix-faulty-switches-and-fixtures-as-well-as-outdoor-lighting-in-my-house-i-have-multiple-small-electrical-jobs-that-need-to-be-done">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/UOSe9Qo41ao=/i-am-looking-for-a-reliable-electrician-to-fix-faulty-switches-and-fixtures-as-well-as-outdoor-lighting-in-my-house-i-have-multiple-small-electrical-jobs-that-need-to-be-done</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 11:12:54 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Central air conditioning service and repair</title><description><![CDATA[I'm looking for someone competent and trustworthy to service and repair my central ac unit on the roof.&amp;nbsp; I searched the forum but there wasn't too much that was recent so I'm hoping you know of someone.&amp;nbsp; It's cooling only; I have separate heating.&amp;nbsp; Thanks. <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ZdlJi31fgHI=/central-air-conditioning-service-and-repair">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ZdlJi31fgHI=/central-air-conditioning-service-and-repair</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 07:52:09 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Renew Resources Eco-Deck Tile System?</title><description><![CDATA[There was a post about a month ago on these recycled deck tiles made by Renew Resources. At least one person stated that they used them for a roof deck. I'd really like to speak with anyone that has actual experience with these tiles and possibly even look at their deck. I can be reached at neverafeeatgmail. Our coop is thinking of using them. Thanks!.&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ORD8b8YWH4w=/renew-resources-eco-deck-tile-system">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ORD8b8YWH4w=/renew-resources-eco-deck-tile-system</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:20 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Noise from One Hanson Place / Williamsburg savings tower</title><description><![CDATA[Has anyone else noticed a new noise emanating from The Williamsburgh Bank Tower? It is a dull humming vacuum cleaner noise that runs all day and night. Guests noticed it when we were outside on the garden this weekend. Can hear it even inside my house on Saint Felix Street. It can not only be me... <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/RyPiW7kffVo=/noise-from-one-hanson-place--williamsburg-savings-tower">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/RyPiW7kffVo=/noise-from-one-hanson-place--williamsburg-savings-tower</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:58:25 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>While it's not a Brownstone, there is solid work to be had</title><description><![CDATA[We are working with an architect, submitted plans to our board and the DOB. &amp;nbsp;We are 99.9% ready to start June 17th. &amp;nbsp;The job is in Manhattan: 322 Central Park West, apt. 15A.
To read or talk more about our renovation, contact&amp;nbsp;
Andrew Wilkinson
Robert Glass
http://www.wilkinsonarchitects.com &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;212 254 5210
info@wilksonarchitects.com&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/V1dG9sJPxws=/while-its-not-a-brownstone-there-is-solid-work-to-be-had">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/V1dG9sJPxws=/while-its-not-a-brownstone-there-is-solid-work-to-be-had</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 21:16:16 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Drywell Experiences</title><description><![CDATA[Hello, I was wondering if anyone in the community has installed a drywell in their brownstone backyard to handle the roof runoff to prevent it from entering the house drain and flooding. &amp;nbsp;All of our issues with basement water seem to come from heavy days that overload the street sewer, which nearly most of our neighbors experience. &amp;nbsp;
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I would really be interested in hearing anecdotal stories from anyone who has done this. &amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/oTrREqq-3Q0=/drywell-experiences">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/oTrREqq-3Q0=/drywell-experiences</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:07:09 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Coatin Roof To Make House Cooler</title><description><![CDATA[Our roof was recently redone and in great shape, I think it's Firestone that Leakmaster's uses.... Was Considering coating with aluminum sulfate as a means to reflect UV light and cool down some. Is there much advantage to this? Is there another material that's even more effective and still as economical as the alum asphalt? I read that white glossy ceramic will reple heat better than the alum asphalt though i'm not sure if that can be so easily applied. Feedback, suggestions appreciated. Thanks
&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/GVL--uzT4wY=/coatin-roof-to-make-house-cooler">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/GVL--uzT4wY=/coatin-roof-to-make-house-cooler</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 19:03:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title>Excess tile grout removal</title><description><![CDATA[Does anyone know how to handle tile grout that been left on too long? One of my contractor's workers let the grout stay for too long and butchered the bathroom floor tiles in the process.&amp;nbsp; Any advice on how to remove the grout haze and pockets of grout left on top of the tile? It's a basketweave White Carrara + Black Dot Polished Marble Mosaic if that matters. Any suggestions would go a long, long way.&amp;nbsp; Many thanks.
&amp;nbsp; <a rel="self" href="http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ajLQuOEq9dw=/excess-tile-grout-removal">See The Answers</a>]]></description><link>http://forum.brownstoner.com/question/ajLQuOEq9dw=/excess-tile-grout-removal</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 16:05:18 -0400</pubDate></item></channel></rss>