Kitchen Reno – bit by bit?


Saw someone else’s kitchen reno post and didn’t want to hijack the thread so posting separately. I’m in a similar situation in that I absolutely have to reno the kitchen before selling. Luckily there is no rush to sell, so I was wondering instead of dropping $30k+ on a decent reno at once (at a minimum, unfortunately i think everything has to be gutted), can I do the reno in pieces? Like maybe reconfigure walls and redo floors this year. Replace cabinets and appliances next year. Or is this never done? Thanks in advance.

Categories: Renovation
By CG_ups | 02/16/2010 5:04 PM | Comment

DIY Beginner Project?


I’m going to start some DIY projects around and wanted to start easy. What would you recommend as a starter project?

1) install crown moulding

2) replace (but not move) bathroom fixtures (sink, toilet, medicine cabinet)

3) replace flooring (take out carpet, install either wood or cork flooring)

Thanks for any suggestions!!!

Categories: Renovation
By CG_ups | 11/04/2009 9:42 AM | Comment

Raccoon in Carroll Gardens


Saw a big angry raccoon last night on Clinton and Degraw. Aside from calling 311, what do people do? He was hissing and seemed aggressive. Would hope that 311 follows up with Animal Control. Anyway, if you walk a dog in that area, be careful.

By CG_ups | 08/24/2009 10:26 AM | Comment

Flooring for Garden Level


Currently we’re using the garden level as a lounge / media room. Due to the slope, it’s above grade with sliding doors on one side, and almost completely below grade on the other side. Right now, it feels like a cement floor and is covered with really cheap institutional type carpet. Was wondering on suggestions for replacing the flooring. It is a very high traffic area from outside (muddy grass) in. Was thinking of replacing with a nicer carpet because of comfort factor (also it gets very cold during the winter even with the heat on). Rip up the old stuff, throw down carpet pad and a nice durable but nice carpet? Is this going to be crazy expensive? The space is about 600-700sqft.

Thanks in advance!!!

Categories: Floors
By CG_ups | 07/28/2009 11:25 AM | Comment