Bathroom or


My cast iron reproduction bathroom radiator (8 sections) is leaking. My plumber says it can’t be fixed but I can’t find any resources online to buy a new one. Any suggestions of where to buy (or another plumber who can fix leaking seam?) Thx.

Categories: Radiators
By gailwasserman | 01/01/2011 11:54 AM | Comment

Gas Fireplace


I live in a West Midwood Victorian and have a gas fireplace with a beautiful copper hood that works. There is no flue (that I know of)and no way to open/close a flue. The flames come from a small tube with a series of holes that are in front of a copper plate. I would like to replace this set up with something less odd — more like a real fireplace. Any suggestions on who can do this type of work?

Categories: Fireplace/Mantle
By gailwasserman | 11/19/2010 1:57 PM | Comment

Canal Jean: Brooklyn


Anyone know what happened to the Canal Jean on Nostrand? Did it move or shut down?

Categories: Retail
By gailwasserman | 06/30/2010 4:48 PM | Comment

Cement Sidewalk


Some (but not all) of the squares of our cement sidewalk have cracked and need to be repaired/replaced. Any recommendations? Also, is there any reason I can’t replace just the cracked squares, rather than the entire sidewalk? Thanks.

Categories: Masonry
By gailwasserman | 09/14/2009 4:23 PM | Comment

Donation


I have a lightly used HP color printer that I’m happy to donate to a school if anyone knows who might want it.

Also, I have a double bed/sleep sofa and desk that I’m having a hard time getting picked up by Salvation Army or Goodwill. Suggestions welcome.

Categories: Appliances
By gailwasserman | 08/21/2009 3:53 PM | Comment

Closet Design


Anyone have a recommendation for a local closet organizer? I got an estimate from California Closets and know that they are overpriced. Thanks.

Categories: Renovation
By gailwasserman | 08/11/2009 11:46 AM | Comment

Central Station Monitoring


My alarm company is about to raise its rates and I am shopping for an alternative who services Ditmas Park. I have an alarm system already –can I choose any company? Suggestions of reliable companies?

Categories: Alarm
By gailwasserman | 06/03/2009 11:06 AM | Comment

Repaving Cement Sidewalk


I need to re-cement a few blocks of the sidewalk in front of my West Midwood house. Any recommendations? Also, is it realistic to think I can redo only the portions that are cracked/buckling and not the whole thing? What should this cost per square foot? Thanks!

Categories: Masonry
By gailwasserman | 05/14/2009 1:31 PM | Comment

Renovate Fireplace


I have a fireplace that is already hooked up to a gas line in my 1906 Ditmas Park house. There is a sheet of copper over the front and the gas runs in small jets over the copper. I would like to replace it with a more conventional grate that runs on gas and has false logs or coals. Any suggestions about where/who to do this?

Categories: Fireplace/Mantle
By gailwasserman | 08/19/2008 3:26 PM | Comment

Need Appraiser


I am deeding a % of my house to my partner and need the house appraised. Can anyone recommend a reliable appraiser?

Thanks.

Categories: Appraisals
By gailwasserman | 07/18/2008 3:22 PM | Comment