Japanese Knotweed


Having zero gardening experience and just from looking at pictures online, I think this stuff is growing in our backyard. I wouldn’t mind it if it just stayed there, but it looks like this stuff takes over. Has anyone successfully eradicated this stuff?

Categories: Garden
By stoppedlurking | 04/19/2011 10:21 AM | Comment

Going Crazy With Roof Leak


We have done about every possible thing you could do to waterproof our roof and bulkhead. The leaks are about 90% gone. However, everytime there is a heavy rain with a strong wind, a particular leak manifests itself. Our contractor says that he has done everything he can do to waterproof. We really have done everything! What’s left here? Does anyone have any experince with somone who can accurately diagnose a source of a leak? It’s killing me that it’s such a crapshoot. Any recs highly appreciated. We’re in a brick rowhouse, if that matters. Desperately need to relieve myself of this stress….

By stoppedlurking | 12/16/2010 11:45 AM | Comment

Glass fireplace doors?


Is it possible to put glass fireplace doors on the victorian era fireplaces? Any recs for a local place to start?

Categories: Fireplace/Mantle
By stoppedlurking | 11/26/2010 8:26 PM | Comment

Used Apron Sink


Hi, we have an 18×30 cast iron apron sink that we took out during renovation. Free to good home.

By stoppedlurking | 10/06/2010 3:52 PM | Comment

Home Insurance


We’re looking for a homeowner’s policy and were denied by our current provider Liberty Mutual because we are “coastal.” Recommendations for a house in south slope? Thanks.

By stoppedlurking | 03/02/2010 7:06 PM | Comment

Cost of Owning a Brownstone


We’ve been longtime lurkers on Brownstone and appreciated all the knowledge we’ve gleaned. We’re considering buying a 4 story, 17 foot wide brownstone but are not sure we are ready to shift from condo to brownstone ownership. I know there have been posts on this in the past, but have been unable to call them up. The question: We’re wondering about monthly costs of ownership as well as periodic costs of things we haven’t thought of. So, how much do you hold in the bank and how much are you paying out (on average) every month?

Categories: Maintenance
By stoppedlurking | 11/04/2009 5:31 PM | Comment