Thalal Beer


We received an attractive quote from Mr. Beer who we contacted based on a couple of posts here but I’d like to talk in person with someone who worked with him, if you wouldn’t mind. My email is trudylou at gmail. Thx

Categories: Construction
By trudylou | 07/12/2010 5:58 PM | Comment

Who Pays After Pipe Bursts


If a pipe bursts in a rental apartment, who pays for damage to furniture, rugs, etc.? The tenant is uninsured and the landlord is NYCHA.

Categories: Landlord
By trudylou | 01/30/2010 4:16 PM | Comment

Bathroom Help


Looking to completely re-do a typical brownstone hall-width bathroom but I don’t know where to start. Any recommendations for a designer who can help us get started?

I suspect we will have to re-do the plumbing since it’s a mix of PVC and iron pipes with recurring leaks.

Any advice on who to avoid would also be appreciated.

By trudylou | 12/30/2009 2:58 PM | Comment

entryway subfloor


I finally ripped up the entry way carpeting, hoping to find a tiles, but instead found the wide plank subflooring with some sort of ancient papery stuff adhered to the wood. It peels off in places, but would be impossible to remove. Before tiling the floor, what do I put over this old, stained papery stuff? It’s a traditional brownstone entryway.

By trudylou | 06/27/2009 11:09 AM | Comment

Bird in Fireplace


This morning there was a Mocking Bird in the parlor floor fireplace. Can a bird get back out of the chimney or are we going to have to trap it? Any advice?

Categories: Chimney
By trudylou | 01/08/2009 9:52 AM | Comment

Lock for parlor door


I am trying to find a single key or double key deadbolt lock for the inside parlor door. The pieces can be no larger than 2″ in diameter in order to fit with the moldings. They don’t seem to make new ones smaller than 2 5/8″. Any ideas?

Categories: Doors
By trudylou | 02/18/2008 1:59 PM | Comment