Pea Gravel Patio


Does anyone have any experience with pea gravel as a patio material? If so, how was it to walk on, place furniture on, etc.? I’m really considering replacing the dirt/grass in my backyard with pea gravel. I really like the look, but I want to make sure it’s comfortable to walk on, etc. Thanks!

Categories: Garden
By faithful | 04/27/2010 11:01 AM | Comment

Roof Leaking


As anyone used the Leak Masters who advertise on brownstoner? If so, what was your experience?

Categories: Roofers
By faithful | 10/27/2009 9:11 AM | Comment

My Tenants are Slobs!!


My tenant and her partner are complete slobs. Should I tell them that they need to clean it up? If so, how should I approach the situation?

Categories: Tenants
By faithful | 06/17/2009 9:43 AM | Comment

PMI


Since my house doesn’t have the equity it had in 2006, if I refinance I will have to pay PMI. Ironically, when I first purchased my place I didn’t have to pay PMI, so I’m not very familiar. How long will I have to pay PMI? Is there a formula to calculate how much PMI I will have to pay?

Categories: Mortgage
By faithful | 05/12/2009 2:48 PM | Comment

Removing small rocks and twigs for soil


Well…the sod didn’t work out it died. So I would like to plant grass seeds this weekend before it gets too cool. I noticed that my soil has lots of little pieces of twigs and small rocks. Perhaps this is the reason for the sod’s demise. Does anyone know of someone who can come and remove most, if not all, of the debris and perhaps level the soil?

Categories: Garden
By faithful | 09/17/2008 11:51 AM | Comment

Change in City Council Hearing Date and Reminder for other events


Hello everyone

As you will see below the City Council Hearing has been postponed to next week. Please spread the word ASAP

The hearing for the committee on General Welfare has been postponed to Wednesday, Sept 23, 2008 at 10AM in the committee room.

There are still three very important events to attend this week

1. September 18 (This Thursday) 12:30 PM
the Ecumenical Press Conference in Opposition to the Intake Center
The Church of St. Gregory the Great
991 St. Johns betw’n New York and Brooklyn Aves in Crown Heights North

Evangeline Porter, President of the Crow HIll Community Association and
Margaret McFarlane, Secretary of 1152 Pacific Street HDFC
will be presenting our letters at the above press conference.

2. September 19:
A. 9 AM – Press Rally
City Hall steps

B. Same date 9/19
10 AM -State Assembly Hearing on moving the intake center
(across the street from City Hall
250 Broadway (19th Floor) -Manhattan

Because of the change in the date for the City Council Hearing, we will probably have to get a new flier out. In the meantime, do what you can to give everyone a heads-up about the change and please do all you can to get people to come out for the event in Crown Heights North on the 18th and the 2 back-to-back events in Manhattan on the 19th

Sandy

Categories: News/Commentary
By faithful | 09/16/2008 10:33 AM | Comment

Organic Lawn


Does anyone out there have a lawn that they only use organic material on? We just installed our sod about two weeks ago and I’ve been trying to find the best organic fertilizers, insecticides and weed killers. Is it worth it? I have young children who will be utilizing the lawn, so I’m concerned and would like to use products that will not be harmful to them. Does anyone use the regular stuff and have children?

Categories: Garden
By faithful | 07/29/2008 10:13 AM | Comment

Installing Sod


We’re installing sod on Friday — I know it’s going to be a hot one. I ordered it from Kings County Nursery last weekend. Does anyone have any tips on how to grow a luscious lawn from sod? How long after installation can the grass handle medium to heavy traffic? Where can I rent a lawn roller or can I use something else to remove any air pockets? Thanks all!!!

Categories: Garden
By faithful | 07/16/2008 9:20 AM | Comment

Tenants Have a Cat!!!


When I advertised my apartment on Craig’s list I was very clear that pets were not allow. I’ve discovered yesterday that one of my tenants has a cat. I was in my backyard and saw the cat on the window sill. I don’t want to seem anal, but a rule is a rule. They signed the rider and agreed to it, so they’re actually breeching a contract. How should I handle the situation without any animosity?

Categories: Landlord
By faithful | 06/12/2008 9:28 AM | Comment

Sod


Does anyone know of a reputable place in Brooklyn where I can purchase sod for my backyard other than Home Depot or Lowe’s? The reason why I’m excluding HD & Lowes, is because they don’t take very good care of their greenery and sod has to be laid out pretty quickly. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!!!

Categories: Garden
By faithful | 06/06/2008 4:51 PM | Comment