Brownstoner is Brooklyn's most read
website about real estate, renovation
and neighborhood news. Read More»
Staying on Track
We’ve let the Forum get a little loose topically in recent weeks to accommodate discussion of the financial meltdown but it’s time to rein it in. Let’s stay on topic now with renovation, maintenance and related items.
Thanks
11/21/2008 4:16 PM
Comment
Adobe/Google Pop-Problem Fixed?
Is anyone still having a problem with that weird Adobe pop-up that was happening the last couple of days? It should be fixed.
Thanks
10/23/2008 10:50 AM
Comment
Reminder
The forum may not be used for events postings. If you have an event you would like listed in the posts on the home page we run every Monday and Friday, please email the information to events@brownstoner.com.
Thanks.
10/15/2008 3:48 PM
Comment
Reminder
The forum is for readers to post questions, comments or requests relating to home renovation and the real estate market (no listings or specific appeals for housing); architectural salvage items may be posted for sale by homeowners as well. Self-promotional posts by contractors or other businesses are not allowed. If readers wish to publicize an event, please email information in advance to events@brownstoner.com so that it may be included in one of the two weekly listings posts run on the home page.
Thanks,
Mr. B
10/03/2008 3:05 PM
Comment
Need Someone to Finish Concrete Floors
We’re moving to a new office with nice old concrete floors that need to be cleaned and epoxied. Can anyone suggest someone who can do this? reply to brownstoner@brownstoner.com
thanks
04/09/2008 10:06 AM
Comment
Insurance Claim After Fire Damage
Hello,
Our home was damaged by a neighboring fire yesterday. We have water damage, smoke damage and a lot of damage from the Fire Department having to break and enter into our house (no one was home at the time).
This is our first experience dealing with an insurance claim. Should we use an Insurance Adjuster or deal directly with our company? (we are with AllState). Also, there is a company called RestorationSOS that comes out in the aftermath of a fire and does damage assessment and decontamination. They say they bill the insurance company directly. Anyone with any experience of this?
Any advice on how to go through this process and best practices greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Dave
01/21/2008 3:03 PM
Comment
Anonymous Trashing of Service Providers
When someone anonymously posts 4 or 5 items trashing a particular service provider (as in the case of a recent architect–or non-architect, depending on who you believe), it smells very fishy to us. As we’ve said numerous times, we’ll give the benefit of the doubt to registered users but not to anonymous commenters. Being a registered user does not mean showing your real name to the rest of the world, but it does mean having a real email address on file with us so, if we are inclined, we can send you an email to follow up on a negative post. We have no legal obligation to do so, but when particularly harsh things are said, we like to be able to try to verify. Alternatively, if you are going to damage someone’s reputation anonymously, try sending us an email beforehand with specifics to give us a reason to trust your opinion.
Mr. B
10/13/2007 3:09 PM
Comment
Hiding Mr. Slim
Last week on the Forum, a reader asked for photos of ways people have hidden their Mr. Slim units. They are extremely effective but extremely ugly, so here’s what we did. Our contractor just bought some cheap, off-the-rack composite grating from the hardware store and built these panels. The key is giving the units enough vertical room in the box. Make sure there’s a good 4 or 5 inches of clearance between the bottom of the unit and the box–otherwise the cold air will won’t be able to get out well enough.
Diguising Mr. Slim – pics anyone? [Forum]
09/10/2007 3:50 PM
Comment
artistgarden
May 21, 2012 | 02:16 PM