Custom cabinetmaker(s)


I am planning a kitchen renovation and would like recommendations for a reasonably priced, high quality kitchen cabinet maker. I am interested in a classic quaker style cabinet. Ideally, it would be high-end quality for ikea prices. Realistically, I will be happy with high-end quality and moderate pricing.

I am also looking for a cabinetmaker who can build a modern-style entertainment cabinet.

Any suggestions?

Categories: Woodwork
By keep | 12/05/2010 2:17 PM | Comment

Take Me – Red Race Car Bed


My son is upgrading to a regular bed and we are giving away his Little Tikes twin size race car bed frame. Any takers?

Categories: Furniture
By keep | 09/27/2009 10:49 AM | Comment

In House Movers


Can anyone recommend a moving company that handles in-house moves? I need to move a few pieces of heavy furniture from one floor to another in my brownstone. It is a pretty straightforward job except that the sofa will probably need to be disassembled and reassembled in order to get it up the stairs. Any recommendations?

Categories: Movers
By keep | 09/23/2009 8:29 AM | Comment

Furniture Refinishing


I love my primavera wood dining room set, but dislike the light finish. (I bought it when I was younger, living in an apartment in manhattan and much more into light modern furniture. My design style is a bit more traditional now.) Can anyone recommend a furniture refinisher who can refinish and restain the table and chairs to a darker finish? Thanks!

Categories: Furniture
By keep | 02/13/2009 2:32 PM | Comment

Wall removal


I am thinking about two projects that require wall removals: (a)opening up the garden level by removing the walls to the left of the entry leading to the living room (at the from of the house) and (b) combining the two closets on the master bedroom floor and the dressing area into a huge walk in closet. Questions:

1. Do I need an architect/engineer or permit?

2. Given the structural issues, I would like to hire someone other than a handyman. Does anyone know a reputable contractor who would handle such a small job?

3. Any other helpful thoughts, considerations are welcome.

Thanks

Categories: Configuration
By keep | 01/07/2008 4:45 PM | Comment

Original built-in cabinetry


I have the original built-in cabinetry and drawers in the dressing area between the master and mistress bedrooms. The drawers are relatively unusable because they are difficult to open and close. There is no open/close mechanism. The drawers are inserted into a cutout in the cabinetry. Can you recommend a carpenter who can upgrade the drawers so that they are usable?

Categories: Restoration
By keep | 11/07/2007 10:20 AM | Comment

Skylights


On both the Prospect Hts and Bed-Stuy house tours, one of the striking characteristics of many of the renovations was the addition of skylights and the amount of light it added to the house. I would like to replace my wire mesh & glass skylights with something that lets the sun shine in. Any suggestions on which brands are better for flat roofs? Is leakage a real problem or urban myth? Do I have to replace my roof in order to have a proper (non-leaking) installation? How much does a little sunlight cost these days?

Thanks,

Keep

Categories: Skylight
By keep | 10/22/2007 11:32 AM | Comment