Forum Archive: Posts by: Northie

I am planning to take out a supporting wall and would need to install a steel beam from the front to the back of the house (28 ft) to carry the load.

Any suggestions for a good contractor for such work? Any idea how much this would cost? Thanks.

I am wrapping up a number of carpentry projects as part of my renovation and wanted to recommend my carpenters, Adam and Artur.  Their work is high quality, they are very attentive to detail, trustworthy and timely.  They did a fabulous job installing wainscoting, crown and baseboard moldings, building radiator boxes, rebuilding a garage door panel and rebuilding the framing for four garages.  They also rebuilt a basement staircase, reframed doors and a window.  I highly recommend them.

Adam and Artur can be reached at (347) 439-7709.  Tell them Maria from Greenpoint recommended them.

I sanded, primed and painted this door and have now decided not to use it. I used Benjamin Moore primer and paint, 2 coats of white semi-gloss.
It comes with the 3 hinges installed.
Door is 24×80.

Asking $50

I’m thinking of buying top down/bottomw up shades for some privacy on the parlor floor. Love my neighbors, but I don’t want constant eye contact with everyone passing by!

Any experiences (good and bad) out there with this type of shade?

Thoughts re Hunter Douglas vs Smith & Noble?

Thanks.

Which paint should I use to paint my radiator so that it does not block the heat? Thanks.

Michael Streaman is the gc on Brooklyn project. Has anyone used his company? Any feedback? Thanks