Set pavers in concrete or gravel


We’ve gotten so many “professional” opinions that our heads are spinning.

We want to redo a driveway with pavers or stone. Should we set them in concrete? Proponents of this method say that it’s more solid and worry-free.

We’d prefer to set them in gravel, sand, etc. so that runoff goes into the ground and not the sewer. Some people say that this method is perfectly acceptable and not much more expensive. Others say that the weight of the car will certainly move the pavers over time.

Care to add to the confusion?

Categories: Masonry
By Jas | 06/10/2009 3:06 PM | Comment

Free 3-fin radiator


Giving away this radiator to somebody who will make use of it.
Works with steam heat.

3 sections
37.5 ” tall
7.5″ deep
10″ wide

Located in basement so about 8 steps up to ground level. You will need to haul it up.

Thanks!
philip dot nikolov at gs dot com

Categories: Radiators
By Jas | 05/17/2009 9:30 PM | Comment

To lay or not to lay…pavers!


Hi All,

Are there any disadvantages of laying pavers in the winter?

We’re thinking of using Cambridge Pavers Turfstone:

http://www.cambridgepavers.com/cfiles/products_pss_cc.cfm

(4th one down)
so that we can park on the pavers and still have some grass coming through. Anyone have any experience with turfstone or similar pavers?

And if not, can you recommend a good landscaper or contractor to do so?

Categories: Masonry
By Jas | 01/16/2009 8:37 PM | Comment

Ornate Radiators for Sale


Add some class to your pad!
3 Lovely Antique Radiators for sale!

The first one, depicted above, has 11 sections and is approximately 27 inches long, 7 inches wide, and 38 inches high.

Another, with a torch pattern (can send pics) is:
7 sections
38.5″ tall
8″ deep
17.5″ wide

The third is:
3 sections
10″ 37.5 ” tall
7.5″ deep
10″ wide

All measurements are approximate. All of them work and do not leak. I replaced them only because we didn’t need all of the heat that they generated.

Please contact me for more info and pics at ppsw175 at hotmail. You can come see them anytime!

Categories: Radiators
By Jas | 10/10/2008 11:00 PM | Comment

Tasteful ways of paving over a yard


I know this isn’t going to be a popular post. We have a curb cut that currently services the space between our house and our neighbors, but it’s difficult to navigate through the smaller opening. Our neighbor refuses to park his car behind ours and vice versa with the intention of sharing keys to get in and out. We’re stuck with considering paving over part of our front lawn in order to create a dedicated parking space.

If it must be done, we’d like to use pavers or stone that won’t detract too much from the beauty of our home. I think that bluestone would be lovely, but I am not sure that it can handle the weight of a car. Any suggestions for which materials to use?

Also – should we have any concerns about paving over sewer and other pipes that run out to the street?

By Jas | 07/30/2008 5:47 PM | Comment

Roto-Rooter Pipe Shield Opinions


Hi, does anyone have good or bad experience with Roto-Rooter Pipe Shield? Supposedly you use it once a month as profilactic measure to keep pipes clear. Roto Rooter ad talks about “safe” and “natural” but why should I believe them?
In particular would it be safe for the aged plumbing of an old house?

Categories: Plumbing
By Jas | 07/23/2008 5:06 PM | Comment

Anyone have a Silent Paint Remover?


Hey All,

Anyone have a silent paint remover they’d like to unload? I’d be happy to take it off your hands for a fair price. Please e-mail me at jasmina1. My address is a gmail account. Thanks!

Categories: Stripping
By Jas | 07/19/2008 1:47 PM | Comment

Recommendations for Concrete Polishing


I need someone to polish and seal the concrete in my basement. Anyone have this work done? Who did you use and were you happy?

By Jas | 04/28/2008 2:27 PM | Comment

Rebuilding a double porch


We need to re-build the second floor of our double porch. The idea is daunting and we have no idea where we should start. We presume that we might need to consult with steel workers, carpenters, and fine woodworkers, in addition to maybe a GC, an expediter, and an architect. We’re also exploring the possibility of using trex on top of steel framework. Anyone have any suggestions or experiences to share?

Categories: Decks
By Jas | 04/20/2008 6:41 PM | Comment

Repointing brownstone on our stone foundation


We’ve got a stacked stone foundation that was covered and pointed with brownstone coating at some point. I don’t want some handyman to repoint my brown foundation with gray cement. Will any mason be able to repoint this stuff, or do I need to consult with someone who specifically works with brownstone? Who would you recommend?

Thanks!

By Jas | 04/20/2008 6:33 PM | Comment