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ant infestation
quite an ant parade in our parlor kitchen. any suggestions?
03/31/2007 10:07 PM
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Staining Stripped Woodwork
We have a variety of wood that has heavy shellac on it at our house. Much of this finish is globbed on and blotchy and/or very old and cracked now. I did many tests and we cannot just do a serious clean up of the outer layer and then put another coat or two of shellac on it to preserve the earliest finish. So we are left with stripping (which is easy actually with shellac) and then staining. I really would love to know what specific stain mixtures people have done to various old woods in area homes. We have maple, and some type of fruitwood for the most part in our house. But in the dining room it is all an old oak that has a very dark finish on it. In this room we can probably just clean it up and then polish it somehow. Does anybody have any good ideas for us? We really need them asap. Thanks.
03/31/2007 6:19 PM
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Fences?
My 1925 house in Bay Ridge needs a fence of some description around its small garden. Three queries for you kind people – recommendations of aesthetically pleasing fences, a reputable merchant for said fence, and a reliable installer for reasonable fees. I was hoping to find a style or design that is in sympathy with a 1920′s house. I find most fences styles to be twee or garish (those polished chrome jobs? what’s up with that?). Anyway, your thoughts and recommendations are most appreciated.
03/31/2007 5:50 PM
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Anybody need old colonial style windows?
I’m replacing 5 of my old colonial style windows in 2 weeks with vinyl double hungs. I was wondering if the old windows would be of any use to anyone who likes this style. They’re obviously old with layers of paint and weakened wood frames. They open outward from the center and they are anchored to the frame with regular hinges. I guess they look like french doors for windows. There are 8 panes of glass for each “door”, and there are 4 sets of these, meaning 8 “doors”. Another set with 6 panes for each door. They lock like french doors too, at the top and bottom of each, closest to the center. Don’t know if these have value, but they’re gonna be trash otherwise. Can send pics if wanted.
03/31/2007 3:23 PM
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Mgt. Co. for 16 unit Lefferts Bldg.?
I am in the process of purchasing a fairly good condition 16 unit apt. bldg in Lefferts Gardens and am seeking an experienced, honest and cometent management company preferably with experience in the surrounding area. Does anyone have recommendations or warnings who to stay away from?
03/31/2007 2:00 PM
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When and hat to plant in flower boxes?
Is it too early to plant flower boxes with annuals? What would you suggest (since it’s the north side I usually go with the old impatiiens)
Thanks!
03/31/2007 1:55 PM
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Small Building Loan Program
Does anyone know anything about participating in the City’s Small Building Loan Program to get financing assistance for a major renovation project? I think there is talk about merging that program with Participation Loan Program. Anyone have any insights or experience with this type of thing?
03/31/2007 11:43 AM
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421b tax credit/abatement
I know the NYS legislature did not renew the 421b tax exemption program last year so it expired 6/06. Does anyone know whether Spitzer’s administration put it back in?
03/31/2007 11:38 AM
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WATERBUGS
Can anyone recommend an exterminator who uses non toxic materials? Is there even such a thing as non toxic bug sprays ?
03/31/2007 10:10 AM
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CLAWFOOT TUBS
Anyone know where there is a showtoom that has an assortment of clawfoot tubs on display. Also wondering if anyone has installed an acrylic or arcasone type rather than cast iron. If so what do you think of it? And how is it holding up?
03/31/2007 9:59 AM
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jennytabassum
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