i may be hallucinating but are the F/G trains running on their "regular" weekend schedule this weekend? i looked at the MTA website but either i didn't understand the service advisories or something.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 20, 2009 5:03 PM in response to Closing Bell: Last Outdoor Flea of the Season!

i'd say get a quote from a handyman for removing the mirror and maybe fixing the wall without gluing on another mirror. as long as the glued on mirror is coming off, why repeat the same headache by doing it again? I think a nice hanging mirror or even installing a flush medicine cabinet might be more attractive. the bigger cost relative to replacing the mirror may be the labor to remove it, depending on how it's glued on and repairing the wall.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 20, 2009 10:48 AM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror

i meant $2400 for a freakin 1 bedroom. seriously, that is just obnoxious. that's more than a floorthru in a CG brownstone. although i guess preferences render neighborhoods self selecting. if that makes any sense.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 20, 2009 10:42 AM in response to Viridian Two-Thirds Rented

what the frack? $2400 to live in greenpoint? where your only train is the mutha-effin G?

Posted by: CG_ups at November 20, 2009 10:32 AM in response to Viridian Two-Thirds Rented

was there no post today re: the train issues this morning? there was a fatality and another separate incident where someone was hit by a train this morning and is in serious condition but alive (G and F trains respectively). i would have though this would be big news on this blog.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 19, 2009 5:11 PM in response to Thursday Blogwrap

not only is it not a 1-br, but from the floorplan and weird angled bird's eye picture, i think this is a sleeping loft. that's like a -1 BR.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 19, 2009 1:02 PM in response to Co-op of the Day: 150 Joralemon Street, #5F

Liberty Sunset is nice, it's right by Steve's Key Lime Pies in Red Hook. It's more live plants than plant supplies I think. I got some cute plants there. Mazzone Hardware has a great seasonal gardening shop next to the regular hardware store, but it's more low end stuff. I got some plastic planters there and they also have basic terra cotta planters. They also carry soil but no prettier containers or gardening supplies (like the gloves I must buy for next year's herb crop). I'm guessing since this space is smaller and more "shop-like" that it will be more focused on gardening supplies supplies rather than actual plants. At least I hope. Like simple but pleasant looking functional items (like a water can, gardening gloves, gardening tools) none of which I saw at Liberty or Mazzone. So hopefully it will fill in that gap rather than encroach on the existing businesses.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 17, 2009 4:12 PM in response to StreetLevel: Gardening Supply Store Opening on Hicks

thanks minard and arkady. i never would have thought of the gloves. another day, another thing learned.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 17, 2009 3:08 PM in response to StreetLevel: Gardening Supply Store Opening on Hicks

i forget what used to be here, a bodega or a sandwich shop maybe? anyway, it will be nice to have a gardening shop nearby. maybe they can help me with my squirrel problem. squirrels turned my hanging herb garden into a rodent club med hammock.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 17, 2009 2:04 PM in response to StreetLevel: Gardening Supply Store Opening on Hicks

I had VPI back when I still lived in Manhattan. Maybe my vet was very expensive but I remember still having to pay a lot out of pocket. The allotment for a checkup was less than half of actual cost. And they kind of wanked around about pre-existing conditions and whatnot. So if you have a healthy young dog / puppy, then it may be worth it otherwise find a good but reasonably priced vet (that's what we ended up doing and we love our vet). Also, it probably won't go into effect until the dog has a full checkup (partly so that they can verify pre-existing condition, general healthy etc).

Posted by: CG_ups at November 17, 2009 2:01 PM in response to Pet Insurance?

mazzola is awesome. naidre's blows.

this block is ok. it's not as bad as it's proximity to the BQE entrance would imply. on the downside, it's right next to a giant school. and not cute little munchkins either. full on YOOTS (youths). henry street is awesome though. quiet but not as overwhelmingly residential as clinton street. there are a couple of good restaurants (lucali's, koto), a GREAT bakery (mazzola's) and a couple of bodega's which are handy for last minute lotto ticket purchasing before a big jackpot. and dry cleaners / laundromats. the grosser blocks are down by luquer right off the BQE. dog poo smooshed into the sidewalks and a bit more gritty than here.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 17, 2009 1:56 PM in response to House of the Day: 121 Rapelye Street

i forgot to include an email address, can you please send it to biffchampion@yahoo.com? i don't have a non-work email addy, so not comfortable posting it here, and i know biff won't mind, will you biff? :)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 13, 2009 12:01 PM in response to Free Bamboo Flooring!

ps. it's a lot cheaper to have the locksmith install the lock during their regular business hours versus this weekend, if that's possible. it cuts the cost by almost half (like over $200 versus about $100).

Posted by: CG_ups at November 13, 2009 9:56 AM in response to Door lock Suggestions

from the allstate insurance webpage

We recommend Grade 1 (ANSI designation) deadbolt type locks on:

Exterior doors
Doors between attached garages and living spaces
Garage man doors (even if the garage is not attached to the house.)

i like deadbolt locks. if they aren't already there, i put them in at every apartment that i've lived in. they are secure. you can get them at home depot or lowe's. as long as they meet the above designation, brand should be somewhat irrelevant. hope this helps!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 13, 2009 9:49 AM in response to Door lock Suggestions

i want please! i can pick it up this weekend! this would be perfect for a small project that i'm planning. thanks!!! :)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 13, 2009 9:43 AM in response to Free Bamboo Flooring!

sounds like a deal. will do.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 3:32 PM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed

ugh. ever type something so gay, hit post then say D'OH!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed

holla! i'll cash in my free drinks there. it's a date ;)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 3:22 PM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed

tough crowd! just because they have an ugly sign, people are wishing death on the biz? the area isn't really frat boy central, so i doubt the BRO-tastic vibe is going to be happening. most sports bars outside of murray hill and tutrle bay aren't too bad. cheap beer, good bar eats. it's not such a bad thing. i'm just glad that the wine-bar-on-every corner trend finally seems to have died, though unfortunate that it had to be because of the current economic environment.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 2:46 PM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed

stupid trigger finger, i clicked the button twice. grrrrgh!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 11:09 AM in response to ISO Great Tailor in FG/CH

does it have to be local? if it's a DWR couch then it's probably worth going somewhere top notch. i've had very positive experiences at Hong Kong Tailor Jack on Gay Street in the village.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 11:08 AM in response to ISO Great Tailor in FG/CH

does it have to be local? if it's a DWR couch then it's probably worth going somewhere top notch. i've had very positive experiences at Hong Kong Tailor Jack on Gay Street in the village.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 11:08 AM in response to ISO Great Tailor in FG/CH

thanks for sharing, this looks like it's going to be amazing!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 11:06 AM in response to Welcome to The Albemarle Reno Blog

i saw it as CHANCE II, thinking a riff on second chance but then who knows. agreed that the signage is a little busy, hard to tell whether they are going with 11 or II from the pic.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 10:24 AM in response to Fulton Sports Bar Signage Revealed

i learn so much here. another interesting use for beeswax! (it's also good for getting thread to make a point to get it through the eye of a needle, esp the heavy button thread)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 6, 2009 9:15 AM in response to Drawer Rails

if for some reason Peter doesn't want/take it, then i'd be very interested! is it heavy?

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 5:29 PM in response to Free Door for a Good Home

thanks tater, just sent you and email :)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 5:18 PM in response to Help with Demanding Tenant?

these two places might have what you need?

http://www.chambrelan.com/en/pages/glissieres/gamme.php4?gclid=CPSqx9jw9J0CFQk75QodAXTgHg

http://www.rockler.com/CategoryView.cfm?Cat_ID=41&cookietest=1

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 5:15 PM in response to Drawer Rails

i love the pic. sna-zee!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 4:57 PM in response to Thursday Blogwrap

if you're looking for a good tenant, i know some great people that are looking, esp in that area! is it a 1BR or 2BR? quiet building? what's the rent? thanks in advance!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 3:50 PM in response to Help with Demanding Tenant?

i had a minor taxi accident and had to report it. i received a notice for a court date about a month later. definitely call the TLC and give them as many details as possible. very helpful that you have the medallion number.

sorry to hear about the accident, that is scary stuff. hopefully everyone is ok. if you call the TLC and report it, you should be able to get somewhere. probably wouldn't hurt to call the local police precinct as well.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 3:45 PM in response to Mrs. B Side-Swiped In The Heights

if you're going the cat route and just want a temporary cat then think about fostering one! barc shelter , the mayor's alliance for animals and plenty of other organizations have cats that need a foster home. everybody wins

Posted by: CG_ups at November 5, 2009 10:04 AM in response to Mouse Infestation - Help!

if the 4 of you are paying $2800/month to him, why does he have $5000 in security deposit? did he make you all pay more than 1 month's security?

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 3:25 PM in response to Sublet/Share Legal Issue

i still think pickled veg, sauerkraut and yogurt sounds like a gross combination. *hork* luckily i have good old fashioned normie sandwiches in my hood.

i want to go to umi nom. nomnomnom

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 2:02 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

this morning i saw big brown paper bags (like bigger than 30 gallon trash bags) that were marked "city leaf pickup" or something like that. so either someone saved the bags from last year, or there is some type of program going on. i don't know the details though. sorry.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 1:44 PM in response to Leafing

sounds very tempting! would you allow a dog?

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 1:34 PM in response to Looking for North Slope rental?

heyoo! you have a saw?!? sweet! :)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 11:02 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

chicken - thanks, that is fantastic!

dibs - i'm doing it to one low ceilinged area and one floor with regular height so i probably need to keep it simple though now you're making me curious as to what your parlor floor looks like. heh

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:46 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

i wonder what my mom is going to say when i ask for a table saw for christmas

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:35 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

i think it was $5-6 each way. not cheap.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:32 AM in response to East River Ferry Service in Jeopardy—Again

thanks kens and vinca. i am definitely going to sign up for the class. looks like both brooklyn locations are already done with beginner level 1 for 2009, so i guess home reno will start 2010. it will be one of my new year's resolutions. heh

oh snap snappy! i invent a cocktail and it gets named after you?!? though i guess the cg_ups cocktail doesn't have quite the same ring. :)

montrose - thanks for the suggestion. i thought the mantel might be a good "try out your skills" project too.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:26 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

this is going to be exciting. right now my only power tools are a drill and a dremel (dremmel?).

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:18 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

ps snaps, no stoli vanil and lemonade until AFTER we finish with the power tools ;)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:09 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

Arkady - too funny, i actually got inspired by the mitre saw posting. heheh

Snappy - heck yeah you can help me! :)

holla!

Vinca - that is great, i am a power tool newbie and i do enjoy all of my fingers so that is a great idea. thanks!

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 10:08 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

i voted. agreed, turnout was pathetic. at my polling station there were literally about 10-15 volunteers for every voter.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 9:39 AM in response to Election 2009: No Big Surprises in Brooklyn

that's helpful, thanks. i always see them building them on HGTV and they make it look so easy but if i can buy one then that might actually end up looking nicer. :)

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 9:34 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

oh yeah, and

4) put in a fireplace mantel (figuring this will be similar skillset to moulding

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 9:07 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

thanks dibs. i knew you'd have some good suggestions :) i am not a skilled handy person, but hoping to get better.

Posted by: CG_ups at November 4, 2009 9:05 AM in response to DIY Beginner Project?

But the right measure of reimbursement is repair/replace costs, like for like. What PV does with the money is his/her own business.

Unfortunately, a new caesarstone top, fabricated and installed, could easily run $350-500, plus possible costs to reattach the sink to the plumbing. The problem is that the top you have can't be modified to make the opening smaller. But it sounds like you aren't going to bother with a new one. Partial payment sounds right here, particularly since it is being offered. It can also be a gentle bargaining chip as you work out whatever other items there are on the list. You are right not to escalate over these small details.

Posted by: slopefarm at November 20, 2009 11:10 AM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror

Yes, is there any way to install a recessed medicine cabinet instead. They are far more convenient and this sink base has very little storage for all the toiletries, medicines, etc. But I gues it's a second bath anyway.

Posted by: daveinbedstuy at November 20, 2009 11:19 AM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror

I used a glassier in greenpoint on mahnattan ave near eagle.

My huge mirror (glued to the wall) was only $300 total.

They did an awesome job.

If the old mirror comes off easily, it should be an easy fix.

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Posted by: mpcmpc at November 20, 2009 11:23 AM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror

I would take the $250. You could pull the mirror off, take it to a glass shop and have them cut off the bottom inch, polish the edge and then glue it back. Most likely 4 globs of mirror mastic hold the whole thing on.

Or get the glass guy who comes to do the bath/shower.

I would say, "By the way, Mr. Glass guy, you wouldn't be able to take this back to your shop and make the repair, would you?" After he gives you the quote for the glass panel of coarse.

Posted by: IMBY at November 20, 2009 12:24 PM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror

a-don't see problem with shower curtain, it's on the inside of the shower (normally except when you have teenage boys)

b-more annoyingly, how do you turn on the shower to let it get warm without an unpleasant reach over? That is a weird placement.

Posted by: cmu at November 20, 2009 2:00 PM in response to Credit for bathroom mirror