MEGA GLASS


has anyone used mega glass to create window for them? I’m dying to find some feedback. they price is decent for double glazing windows on my top floor and i desperately need windows.

Also do i really need LOW E/ THERMAL on a top floor?

Thank you

By | 09/30/2006 2:33 PM | Comment

Laying Tile


Hi,

We recently hired a guy to do our tile and came home mortified at the job he did. Long story short, we need to fix it and going back to the original floor is not an option. (We’d have to go down to the joists and that’s just not happening.) Does anyone have any tips for laying tile over tile. (We know, we know, not ideal.) Right now just the tile and the mortar are down, without grout.

Thanks.

Thanks.

Categories: Tile
By | 09/30/2006 9:33 AM | Comment

A talented carpenter?


I’m looking for a talented carpenter to build and paint/stain some custom shelves and brackets. Any advice on someone who not only knows carpentry, but also has some aesthetic sensitivity to making things look appropriate for an old house would be much appreciated.

Categories: Construction
By | 09/30/2006 9:15 AM | Comment

Good Electric Motor Repair Shop


I have a 2/3 HP forced air blower motor for my heating system which needs to be rebuilt. Does anyone know of and/or had experience with a good electric motor repair shop in Bklyn.?

By | 09/29/2006 6:13 PM | Comment

Price Drop on Adelphi St.


Did anyone else notice the huge price drop on the Adelphi Street house (between Lafayette & Greene) in Fort Greene? Originally offered by Brooklyn Properties several weeks ago for 2.25 million, it’s already down to $1.9 million. I haven’t seen it, but the new price seems more in line with going rates in the nabe. I looked at a similar place (4 story, 22′ brick twnhouse upper owner triplex, garden rental) last spring at 348 Carlton (listed by Bklyn Properties and Warren Lewis, now with Aguayo) for $2.25 that still hasn’t sold. It would have sold at $1.95 (my offer), or even 2 million. Has anyone seen the Adelphi place?

http://www.brooklynproperties.com/house51.htm

Categories: Real Estate
By | 09/29/2006 5:57 PM | Comment

What is this called?


Im sure this is an obvious question to all the brownstoners but I can not remember for the life of me what something is called. Im referring to the entranceway/hallway mirror with bench thingy that sometimes has coat hooks on it.

Almost pictured here: http://brooklynproperties.com/house_images/house63foyer.jpg

Categories: Architectural Salvage
By | 09/29/2006 4:58 PM | Comment

Source for Vintage Tile?


I have a huge ditch in my bathroom floor as the result of a plumbing misadventure and want to replace the missing tiles instead of re-tiling the whole bathroom. I’m looking for those old, white (porcelain or ceramic) 6-sided tiles that are less than an inch across. I thought they’d be easy to find, but they seem as rare as angels. Does anyone know who might sell such things? Thanks in advance for any guidance you might be able to provide.
Sheila

Categories: Architectural Salvage, Handyman, Kitchen & Bath, Plumbing, Renovation
By | 09/29/2006 2:47 PM | Comment

Painting Exterior Wood Steps


The top platform on my exterior wood steps leak. Does anyone have a recommendation for someone to repair the platform so it doesn’t leak. Also, I need a painter recommendation for scraping and repainting the steps, and replacing rotted spindles on the side railings.

Categories: Carpentry, Decks, Exterior, General Contractors, Painters, Painting
By | 09/29/2006 1:33 PM | Comment

Painting Exterior Wood Steps


Does anyone recommend someone to scrape and paint exterior wooden steps, and replace rotted spindles. Also, there is a problem with the platform leaking, so any suggestions on that? Does anyone know a good carpenter with exterior stair experience?

Categories: Carpentry, Exterior, Painters, Painting
By | 09/29/2006 1:25 PM | Comment

Window Replacement


I need to replace my parlor level windows. One of them is cracked. Both have condensation between the panes.

I live in a Landmarked neigborhood. Do i need a permit to repair the the cracked windows? If so, how long does it normally take to get permits? Any company recommendations.

By | 09/29/2006 10:51 AM | Comment