Cedar Fence Installation


Seeking recommendations from folks who have had a wood fence installed in the last couple of years.

Also seeking recommendations for a good general carpenter — not a cabinetmaker. Someone who could build basic shelves, planters.

Categories: Garden
By Silvermax | 05/03/2011 11:09 PM | Comment

Landscaper


Anyone had any experience with Sasha Newman-Ladjen of Little Miracles Designs?

Categories: Garden
By Silvermax | 03/30/2011 9:46 PM | Comment

Window Replacement Reqs Sought


We have a non-landmarked 4-story brownstone. About 30 years ago, we installed relatively inexpensive (vinyl, I think; definitely not wood) replacement windows. They’re cold, they leak, the gas seal between the panes is gone in some of them. I’m considering replacing them with, probably, vinyl-clad wood windows.

I have seen Adler, EZ-Tilt, and Windows We Are mentioned on blog. Have any of you had personal experience with these companies, good or bad? Or any other company? Also helpful: quesions to ask, things I need to know, when I’m getting estimates.

Categories: Windows
By Silvermax | 02/24/2011 10:28 AM | Comment

Doors


So far have not been able to fine front doors through salvage and am beginning to consider having doors made. Has anyone used Southslope Woodworks to make new front doors? Other door makers that you recommend?

By Silvermax | 02/11/2011 7:59 AM | Comment

Seeking recommendation for new hatch


My front hatch leaks like a sieve and I’d like a recommendation for an iron worker who can repair or replace it. Anyone had recent experience with DVS? Bay Ridge Iron Works? Others that you liked?

Categories: Iron
By Silvermax | 01/18/2011 12:54 PM | Comment

Venting a high-efficiency boiler


We’ve installed a mod/con boiler. The specs say it can be vented directly through the back wall, and in fact this is the preferred method over venting through chimney. But neighbor objects to the “smoke” (water vapor) blowing into her yard — it’s at least 15 feet from her windows and door. This seems to be a gray area in the code. Have others run into problem with back-wall venting of mod-con boiler? Must the boiler be vented through the chimney (which would mean lining 4 stories with PVC pipe)?

Categories: Building Code
By Silvermax | 12/19/2010 11:27 PM | Comment

Bonus for workmen?


I’ve had the same crew of workers in my house for 8 months and we’re almost done. Guys are pausing over the holidays but coming back after New Year. Is it inappropriate to give them a small bonus on their last pre-Christmas day?

By Silvermax | 12/19/2010 11:18 PM | Comment

For Sale — New Cherry Vanity


Brand-new bathroom vanity, still in box, from Park Slope Kitchens.

Style: “Park Place”
Specs: 42″ wide, 21″ deep, 32″ high
Original price: $900
Asking: $650.

See attached picture. More views available upon request.

If you are interested, please contact me at housereno at earthlink dot net.

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By Silvermax | 12/08/2010 1:34 PM | Comment

Stove to Go


I have a 30-inch gas stove, perfectly good, was my former tenant’s, in good condition. Can you use it? It’s got to go this weekend. If you’re interested, send me an email at housereno at earthlink dot net.

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By Silvermax | 11/18/2010 11:45 PM | Comment

Old Free Bricks


We just took down a wall and have a lot of 100- year-old bricks. If you can use any, and can pick them up in the next few days, get in touch with me at housereno @ earthlink dot net. I’m putting up one photo, a sample of what’s there, but if you want more pictures, let me know.

Categories: Architectural Salvage
By Silvermax | 07/27/2010 12:28 PM | Comment