I just finished a job just like yours. I clients tiles fell off the wall in the tub. I removed about 20 sqft. of existing tiles and green board and replaced with cement board and new tiles. If you send me your email I can email you the pics before and after. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 18, 2009 6:11 PM in response to GC needed for bathroom project

I would be more than happy to take a look and install the faucet at no labor cost, but just the cost for gas and tolls ($30). My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Good luck

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 18, 2009 6:00 PM in response to Faucet-Installing Mom Update

If possible, I would like to stop by (after 6:30 pm during to week) and measure the tops and submit a proposal for the work. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Thanks. Good luck

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 16, 2009 10:46 AM in response to Garbage Shed Recos?

I have done work like this before. I would love to take a look and if possible submit a proposal to install the faucet. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Thanks and good luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 13, 2009 12:21 PM in response to Installing Faucet - No Brainer?

Please research all the good, bad and ugly about EIFS Systems. I would never recommend a client to use this system. Here are some bad and ugly. Good Luck.

www.dspinspections.com/eifs_facts.htm#The Causes Of Most EIFS Problems

www.stuccolaw.com

www.askthebuilder.com/242_The_Barrier_EIFS_Nightmare_-_It_is_Real_.shtml

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 5, 2009 2:48 PM in response to R Value of Stucco Styrofoam?

I called my HVAC guy and from his expertise, that sounds like a deadly CO problem. You need to address this ASAP. Good luck

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 4, 2009 9:13 PM in response to Furnace Malfunction?

I can give you the name and email of an HVAC guy I've used in the past, you can get in touch with him to investigate,troubleshoot and solve the problem if its a heating issue. His name is Marlon and his email is HVACR007@gmail.com. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 4, 2009 8:08 PM in response to Furnace Malfunction?

Please don't paint the cabinets. Cherry cabinets are great to have. You can restore the cabinets and remove the stain and re-stain with pickling white stain. I would love to see the cabinets and give you some ideas and/or submit a proposal for my services to restore it. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 4, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Kitchen Cabs repainting?

Wyckoff, if you get a contractor to clean the exterior brickwork to your building, please don't let them powerwash it. Elbow grease, scrubbing and gentle water wash will do the trick. I have a client that had a contractor powerwash the brick and now I am in the process of repairing plaster walls, plaster moulding and ceilings on each floor due to water damage. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 1:15 AM in response to Copper Downspouts

Even if you could change from a 3 to a 1 family and possibly reduce your taxes that means you would now have a 1 family house with three electric meters, three gas meters, a kitchen, a bathroom and bedrooms on each floor and a separate entry into the house or where you planning to renovate and relayout the entire house. For me I would only do this if I don't plan to move for a very long time. Also if you ever wanted to change it back, then you would have to renovate and relayout the entire house for a 3 family. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:55 AM in response to 3-Family to 1-Family?

Even if you could change from a 3 to a 1 family and possibly reduce your taxes that means you would now have a 1 family house with three electric meters, three gas meters, a kitchen, a bathroom and bedrooms on each floor and a separate entry into the house or where you planning to renovate and relayout the entire house. For me I would only do this if I don't plan to move for a very long time. Also if you ever wanted to change it back, then you would have to renovate and relayout the entire house for a 3 family. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:54 AM in response to 3-Family to 1-Family?

I had the same problem with my bathroom with mold and water damage to the walls and floor underneath the tub. I had to remove the tub, install new subfloor and cementboard for the walls and new tiles complete. I am a contractor and would like to take a look to see and investigate the extent of the damage and possibly put a quote to perform the work. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:33 AM in response to Bathroom Recaulk & Mold

I had the same problem with my bathroom with mold and water damage to the walls and floor underneath the tub. I had to remove the tub, install new subfloor and cementboard for the walls and new tiles complete. I am a contractor and would like to take a look to see and investigate the extent of the damage and possibly perform the work. My name is Anthony and my email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:29 AM in response to Bathroom Recaulk & Mold

Milrose Consultants Inc. 212-643-4545. Ask for Bill or Dominic or Lou. Professional and Responsive.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:00 AM in response to Expediter Needed

Milrose Consultants Inc. 212-645-4545. Ask for Bill or Dominic or Lou. Professional and Responsive.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 25, 2009 12:00 AM in response to Expediter Needed

This weekend I will be doing just that but also replacing glass and reglazing two single pane wood windows in bed-stuy approx 24"x36" in size. If you would like I can take before and after pics and email you the finish product. My name is Anthony and email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Thanks

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 22, 2009 11:40 PM in response to Restoring Curved Glass Window

I just got a call from my plumber friend and he got a price for two different units w/ 5 year Warranties. One is 80% efficiency @ $750 and one 90% efficiency @ $950 w/ tax rebates. My email is aodrafting@gmail.com. Email me your name & number to discuss all the details. Thanks Good Luck.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 22, 2009 10:22 AM in response to ISO: Inexpensive gas furnace

Just trying to help in this tough economic times. It's not all about money. It's who you know. Contacts are very important. You never know who they know and what they can do to help you.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 11:06 PM in response to ISO: Inexpensive gas furnace

I think the cost is way too high. Argon gas and low E in insulated windows for a school we built didn't cost that much. Hey Elvis, I know a contractor that does small jobs. Email at hvacr007@gmail.com. Tell them Anthony sent you. Thanks

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 1:13 AM in response to Top Energy Improvements?

Unforturnatly this happens too often when some contractor gets paid too fast, before the work is complete and they skip. Contractors like that give us respectable / responsible ones a bad rap.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 12:58 AM in response to Urgent Prob with Heating Co.

My plumber friend buys from ABCO I believe at cost. I will call him today and find out the Cost +-.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 12:40 AM in response to ISO: Inexpensive gas furnace

I am glad people still like and use those bulky radiators. If properly maintained, they can last a very long time. Some radiator casting designs I have seen are beautiful. Form and function is a lost art.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 12:26 AM in response to Replacing Radiators

I have done work like this on my house but I had to extend piping for a new fin base board heating for my foyer. I have a plumber friend that helped me and can possibly help you. Email is hvacr007@gmail.com. Tell him that Anthony sent you.

Posted by: Aodrafting at October 21, 2009 12:10 AM in response to Re-Arranging Baseboard Heating

For what type of job....

Department of Buildings=Richard Aguggia w/ Outsource Consultants-212.732.0555....

Department of Finance=Simon Neustein-Complete Condo Services-(718) 875-9100.

Posted by: Miss Breukelen at October 26, 2009 8:59 AM in response to Expediter Needed

If you choose to paint, make sure that the existing cabinetry is prepped correctly to receive the new paint. You may need to strip, abraid and prime it. Ed Kopel Architects

Posted by: edkopel at November 4, 2009 5:11 PM in response to Kitchen Cabs repainting?

both good suggestions, you could also buy new doors.

Posted by: denton at November 4, 2009 5:57 PM in response to Kitchen Cabs repainting?

Thank you for the suggestions. The cabinets are supposedly cherry, but the doors are very thin. They have warped in sections already (presumably from steam?) and I've had to reattach the cabinet doors several times. Since they don't appear to be high quality, I haven't thought too much about painting over the wood.

Anthony - I'll be in touch to inquire further about your suggestion, but perhaps I should just buy new doors? Any excellent vendors out there? (Thanks for the thought, Denton.)

Posted by: maeve at November 4, 2009 6:32 PM in response to Kitchen Cabs repainting?

I called my HVAC guy and from his expertise, that sounds like a deadly CO problem. You need to address this ASAP. Good luck

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 4, 2009 9:13 PM in response to Furnace Malfunction?

New doors can be found on websites. If you paint, use glossy high-quality paint.

Posted by: cmu at November 4, 2009 10:59 PM in response to Kitchen Cabs repainting?

Please research all the good, bad and ugly about EIFS Systems. I would never recommend a client to use this system. Here are some bad and ugly. Good Luck.

www.dspinspections.com/eifs_facts.htm#The Causes Of Most EIFS Problems

www.stuccolaw.com

www.askthebuilder.com/242_The_Barrier_EIFS_Nightmare_-_It_is_Real_.shtml

Posted by: Aodrafting at November 5, 2009 2:48 PM in response to R Value of Stucco Styrofoam?

cmu: exactly!
same for abdominal surgery.

Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 13, 2009 12:37 PM in response to Installing Faucet - No Brainer?

this person was mentioned positively on the bococa mailing list.has anyone used her?
Jess works on water/waste/heating/fixtures/systems. Her number is 917.207.2403.

Posted by: gowanusgus at November 13, 2009 12:57 PM in response to Installing Faucet - No Brainer?

Another reason why full-serve buildings are expensive. In my building I call the super the night before and say: I need this done tomorrow by the time I get home from work. Boom, done.

Posted by: Minard Lafever at November 13, 2009 1:21 PM in response to Installing Faucet - No Brainer?