Seeking Carpetting



I’m getting ready to sound proof a basement studio in Greenpoint for use as a green screen movie set, and I am hoping there’s someone out there pulling up their carpetting during a reno. I can pick up as much as you intend to throw away at your convenience. Doesn’t need to be in new condition, but hopefully not filthy or smelly, as it’s just for sound proofing purposes. Please email me at gbcasting@gmail.com . Thanks!

By | 01/31/2006 4:47 PM | Comment

cellar wall options


sorry about that accidentally entered…

lots of talk about cellar remodels to make waterproof and solid cement flooring… in the my brownstoner section of this blog the crown heights house had the cool wine cellar- what are these stone walls? http://mybrownstone.brownstoner.com/view_artist.php?artist=14
also, any recommendations to get the smooth cement floors found in lofts and galleries in a cellar?

Categories: Cellar
By | 01/31/2006 4:40 PM | Comment

Polishing marble kitchen countertops


I am looking for someone to clean/re-polish or hone a beautiful marble kitchen countertop that was destroyed by a renter (I think most of the stains are due to acidic food). Any suggestions? Does anyone know about how much this should cost for about 30 square feet of marble? Thanks for your help!

Categories: Marble
By | 01/31/2006 2:50 PM | Comment

215 Hancock Revisited- stain color?


The parlor doors in the photo of this interior on the home page someone mentioned are mahogany? Is there anyway to achieve this patina or a more deep and rich stained look on stripped original pine doors?

Categories: Woodwork
By | 01/31/2006 2:40 PM | Comment

Shaky floors


We live in an 1899 (I think) brownstone and when we walk or when the kids jump around, the room shakes. The bookshelves wobble when the kids dance and the china in the china cabinet rattles when you walk by. Is this normal?

By | 01/31/2006 2:21 PM | Comment

ESCOs and Gas Prices


Since gas prices are so outrageous this year, I thought I’d do a little research on alternatives to Keyspan to see if I could get a better deal. Well, nobody makes it easy! I actually got the list of alternative providers (ESCOs) but they all quote their prices differently, have different programs, and the gas price varies daily! Of course, Keyspan isn’t much help in terms of coming up with a comparison. Has anyone in Brooklyn actually switched? To which company and why? I know that fewer than 5% of customers have switched, maybe this is why. Thanks!

Categories: Heating
By | 01/31/2006 11:38 AM | Comment

Advice on fallen tree


So a neighbors tree fell into our backyard a week ago. My wife went round to talk to the neighbor (he lives on the block backing onto ours) and he was rude and disinterested.
Its pretty clear he is not going to do anything about it, or maybe has the means to, so what is our recourse? I’ve tried calling 311 but they just said its on private property so the city cannot help. Any advice appreciated.

Categories: Environmental
By | 01/31/2006 10:35 AM | Comment

Spring garden


So….am thinking about the garden for the spring/summer…does anyone have any input about how much it generally costs to have someone come in and do landscaping in the garden? I am not fussy and want something natural and a bit wild looking. I am concerned about lead in the dirt because I am pregnant and know that lead is no bueno for little ones to be smearing all over their faces… looking for advice and recomendations. Is it $2000. or is it $10,000.?

By | 01/31/2006 12:12 AM | Comment

Broken Buzzer/Intercom System


The buzzer system in my apartment building in Park Slope has been broken for a few months now. People can buzz us but the intercom system is dead and we can’t buzz people in. Before it finally went, it had been acting flaky for a while, so not sure if it needs to be fixed or just completely replaced.

Does anyone have a good reference for someone who specializes in this kind of thing?

Thanks,
Carolyn

Categories: Electricians
By | 01/30/2006 9:55 PM | Comment

Gowanus Houses Rumor


Has anyone heard the rumor that the Gowanus Houses Projects are going to be turned into Condos? iS there any truth to this?

Categories: News/Commentary
By | 01/30/2006 8:44 PM | Comment