we did this same thing (large sliding barn door) using two hollow wood doors we got from BuildItGreen for super cheap. Then smoothed over the seems with veneer...or thin wood (my hubby did it...can't remeber). We were concerned about the weight of the door on the track so we wanted it as light as possible.

Posted by: CGmodern at November 18, 2009 11:36 AM in response to Plywood Sheet for a Door?

"Flowers attract rats..."
Where on earth did you get that idea?"

sounds like they got it from my idiot neighbors who think all leaves, trees, and plants
attract bugs and rats.

Posted by: CGmodern at November 17, 2009 11:51 AM in response to City Planning Targeting Curb Cuts

grumpy, great info.
our hatch just has 2 hook/eyes to keep it sort of locked...mostly
from our neighbor's dirtbag son who got into someone house
via their roof hatch.

Posted by: CGmodern at November 10, 2009 11:16 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

OP here.
ok just spoke with someone (which took seven different calls)... it seems that it was my local station who came around to do 'casual' inspections (with truck). therefore no documentation was left/provided.
if we had oil heat there is some kind of permit required which would then need documents and yearly inspections. just thought i'd share it with y'all.

the unlocked roof hatch request still kind of freaks me out ;-)

Posted by: CGmodern at November 9, 2009 1:47 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

OP here.
ok just spoke with someone...i seems that it was my local station who came around to do 'casual' inspections (with truck). therefore no documentation was left/provided.
if we had oil heat there is some kind of permit required which would then need documents and yearly inspections. just thought i'd share it with y'all.

the unlocked roof hatch request still kind of freaks me out ;-)

Posted by: CGmodern at November 9, 2009 1:46 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

bxgrl i am not questioning the importance of the fd inspecting the building so they know
what they're dealing with...i'm questioning why they would ask all these questions and make requests to a tenant who doesnt know a thing. Then to not leave some kind of document for the owner so the problems can be remedied. OP

Posted by: CGmodern at November 9, 2009 1:32 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

sorry for the lack of info...i'll try though: this is a hot water system with 2 zones/2 separate thermostats. One thermostat seems to work fine and fires the furnace/works when there's the call for heat...the other produces the mis-starts ( i thought it was doing this without a call for heat). sorry that's all i know about this...also it's a williamson, not weilmclain.
also as far as clicks go i think our our plumber disconnected the vent dampener so it's always open since it was malfunctioning. so there is the one click and what sounds like an ignite, then off.
maybe a wiring problem?

Posted by: CGmodern at November 4, 2009 10:34 AM in response to Furnace 'False Starts'

thanks steamman...i'll look into it better and check back. really appreciate your explanantion!

Posted by: CGmodern at November 3, 2009 2:34 PM in response to Furnace 'False Starts'

jeez brenda. you turned down metallica? ;-)

Posted by: CGmodern at October 29, 2009 12:02 PM in response to Renting Your Place for Movie

i have 2 cats and use World's Best BUT i find that they track it all over the place. we have a dark couch and there's beige paw prints everywhere. Its the best clumping though by far.
still searching for the perfect litter.

Posted by: CGmodern at October 28, 2009 3:55 PM in response to Cats in the House

dylanfan
i'd love to hear more about your projects...what you did what they did etc.
we're basically looking to have all the bumpy, crappy surfaces fixed (floors, walls, ceilings)
by someone and then install our own ikea cabs and mix them with nice tiling, countertops, appliances etc.
thanks for any info on your guys!
jackielnx@gmail.com

Posted by: CGmodern at October 22, 2009 9:04 AM in response to Kitchen Reno: Some D.I.Y.

dylanfan
i'd love to hear more about your projects...what you did what they did etc.
we're basically looking to have all the bumpy, crappy surfaces fixed (floors, walls, ceilings)
by someone and then install our own ikea cabs and mix them with nice tiling, countertops, appliances etc.
thanks for any info on your guys!

Posted by: CGmodern at October 22, 2009 9:04 AM in response to Kitchen Reno: Some D.I.Y.

i def second rbwyatt for shower doors...our glass frameless shower doors are gorgeous!

Posted by: CGmodern at October 19, 2009 3:59 PM in response to Recs from Renovation

wow...i was about to write almost the exact same post! I'd love to hear some recos as well.
Also has anyone ever done a kitchen reno where they actually took on parts of the job? i can see doing the demo or painting to save some bucks...what about, say, taking care of cabinets (if they were ikea or something) or buying the supplies? was there anything anyone really saved some money on?

kensingtonian...can i email you too? do you have any photos?

Posted by: CGmodern at October 19, 2009 11:13 AM in response to GC for bathroom & kitchen reno?

wow what a story. well i'm glad you're back to blogging as i really loved your posts...i'll def be tuned in!

Posted by: CGmodern at October 16, 2009 4:02 PM in response to No More Times

isaacly: how was transcend's price? did you find them reasonable?
good to work with?

Posted by: CGmodern at October 13, 2009 9:03 AM in response to Condo Reno, Contractor Recs?

yeh everyone still goes around to all the stores on court street. as for the side streets...if you live on a block that has tons of decos, chances are you'll have kids to give treats to.
as for the streets that dont do anything (like mine) the kids dont bother unless they know you're into it. i think they do a parade in cobble hill by the park on clinton street.

Posted by: CGmodern at October 6, 2009 4:26 PM in response to When is trick or treat time?

i'm with mrs limestone and dibs!

Posted by: CGmodern at October 1, 2009 9:02 AM in response to Exposed Brick Blues

i love biking over the brooklyn bridge (not on weekends!) but it can be a bit of an obstacle course (but you gotta love seeing the city through the eyes of a tourist sometimes though).
but i suggest taking the bk bridge in in the morning (less tourists+gorgeous view) and taking the manhattan bridge back in the evening (no tourists+fast+nice view).

Posted by: CGmodern at September 29, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Bikes and Bodies on the Brooklyn Bridge

for once i'm actually on the tenants side of this. i mean, the previous tenants are supposed to clean when they leave...so that in addition to having it professionally cleaned as the landlord claims, it should be spotless! that's a pretty good amount of rent they're paying...bare minimum is it should be clean!

Posted by: CGmodern at September 28, 2009 4:36 PM in response to Does the landlord have to clean?

keep the deposit. they broke their lease...even if you agreed. i doesnt matter if you found someone new or not.

Posted by: CGmodern at September 22, 2009 1:34 PM in response to Tenant Breaks Lease...

i have a bosch range and i have to say i'm not too happy with it. The nobs are totally cheap and 2 out of 4 of them are broken already (this is a 2 year old range!) and i've been very gentle...it's just one person cooking! i find the convection feature to be a bit of a sham (supposed to cook fast but doesnt really at all...it does cook evenly though).
the stainless finish gets so dirty looking and there some bits around the burners i cant get off at all. wish i had gone a different route.

Posted by: CGmodern at September 22, 2009 10:40 AM in response to Range Suggestions (Part 2)

i'm in the same boat as the OP...a few questions:
i'd love to hear how people feel about the water/ice on their fridge...we have a fridge currently with this...but i'm wondering if the new fridge i'm thinking about will bum me out if it doesnt have this?
also how bout bottom freezer fridges? any love/hate comments on them? (what's the deal with ice in these? is it ice trays?)

Posted by: CGmodern at September 22, 2009 10:34 AM in response to ISO Your Kitchen Reno Favorites!

take it from me...you must have a light outside your door on from dusk til dawn...i've got a violation i'm in the process of clearing up from the previous owner. so stupid.

Posted by: CGmodern at September 21, 2009 1:48 PM in response to Outdoor Lighting

you might want to try a local blog instead of a brooklyn NY specific one...no?

Posted by: CGmodern at September 3, 2009 8:46 AM in response to Granite countertops and tile

What's the condition of the apartment below you thats renting for less?
One of our apartments we rent goes for less because it hasnt been
renovated in a dogs age and the pricier one is newly reno'ed.
You may want to know the circumstances of that "comp" in your own building,
if you dont already, before you negotiate.

Posted by: CGmodern at September 1, 2009 9:28 AM in response to Average Rent for Carroll Gardens

i agree with "InsertSnappy...". I would've given less back to them. You would think that when people move into a brand new apartment that they would be a little
cleaner than their normally dirty selves. lots of jackasses out there.

Posted by: CGmodern at August 31, 2009 3:24 PM in response to Security dep. deductions

edifice rex: of course i'm still reading...i can't bail out on my OP with
this much action and info. :-)
Thanks for your advice. i didnt think a reno would be clearance prices
but every little bit helps.

Posted by: CGmodern at August 27, 2009 2:11 PM in response to Reno Prices Down?

we got them a luisi blg supply on 62nd (?) . had to by the whole palet. i dont really
recommend them...but it's the only option we had.

Posted by: CGmodern at August 22, 2009 2:06 PM in response to Bluestone

not sure if i have that much...i'll take a look at it. i'll contact you tomorow. - jackie

Posted by: CGmodern at August 20, 2009 4:15 PM in response to Bluestone

i actually have some leftover from a patio we just put it. some big pieces some small.
what size are you looking for?
-jackie

Posted by: CGmodern at August 20, 2009 1:32 PM in response to Bluestone

so for the people who've had ikea kitchens installed...how are they holding up?
am thinking of going the same route but was wondering how they look after a few years.
thx!

Posted by: CGmodern at July 30, 2009 1:15 PM in response to Ikea Installers

thanks tomgee.

you must be thinking of the discounted compost bin program where
people get this one for $60. Because of the cost they have'nt done the
free program in years.
http://www.nyccompost.org/index.html

ANYWAY...this is open at the bottom to answer your question 'emil'.

Posted by: CGmodern at July 28, 2009 10:20 AM in response to Want My Composter? $30!

i live pretty close to this building and i actually walk to the carroll st stop at 2nd pace instead of that horrific smith/9th stop. Too dirty and crappy.

Posted by: CGmodern at July 27, 2009 1:42 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 505 Court Street, #10C

DO not go to "Brooklyn Kitchens and Bath on 5th avenue and Garfield". Yu'll see plenty of posts about how horrible they are. The worst! I've some experience, unfortunately, with how much they suck.

Posted by: CGmodern at July 22, 2009 3:02 PM in response to Buying Bathroom Fixtures

we have a bosch convection. i'm pretty disappointed with it.

the knobs are pretty crummy, 2 of them dont stay on the front anymore
and kind of pop off although i can't figure out why...theyre not broken or cracked.
We've only had this range for 2 or 3 years....the knob porblem happened in the the 2nd year.
As far as convection...i know people say it cooks fast but i've found that not to be the case. ours cooks evenly but not any faster. my 2 cents.

Posted by: CGmodern at July 15, 2009 9:03 AM in response to Range Suggestions

i actually have the Electa Amsterdam that's featured on the
bike shops site and i highly recommend it! it's only 3 speeds but nice and upright and comfy...a heavy beast though. it's a based on a very traditional dutch looking bike so i figure they would know about the best commuter. i'm in no great rush though so a light fast road bike isnt necessary.

http://ridebrooklynny.com/itemdetails.cfm?LibId=51872

Posted by: CGmodern at June 5, 2009 4:58 PM in response to StreetLevel: Bike Shop Gets Rolling on Bergen

what do you expect from A&G? They're the worst. ONe thing i can say is that the photos looks sort of good....wish they weren't microscopic though.

Posted by: CGmodern at May 20, 2009 2:24 PM in response to House of the Day: 449 Bergen Street

bicycle!!!!

Posted by: CGmodern at May 18, 2009 2:18 PM in response to Red Hook

vinca/5:53 PM if you read the post this is exactly what they AREN'T looking for...that's why they're having trouble finding it.

"can't seem to find anywhere in NYC to buy commercial grade linoleum in a roll (only tiles)."

Posted by: CGmodern at May 18, 2009 10:28 AM in response to Linoleum Repost

things are taking longer now with more applicants and less employees to process them. our took about 3 months and that's what our chase broker told us.

Posted by: CGmodern at May 15, 2009 11:00 AM in response to Chase Refinance

yaakovdoe: you mean replace the whole fixture?

Posted by: CGmodern at May 11, 2009 2:39 PM in response to fluorescent light covers??

this thread is so fun!

Posted by: CGmodern at May 5, 2009 7:01 PM in response to Keyed Car Incident

i highly recommend recycle-a-bicyle...it's actually quite a good cause. they're not the cheapest bikes but i did buy an awesome vintage dutch bike there once for about $200 that i used for local errands. There's a store in Dumbo.

http://www.recycleabicycle.org/shops

Posted by: CGmodern at May 1, 2009 12:31 PM in response to Bespoke Bicycles Now Open on Lafayette

why not just ask your next door neighbors if they mind?
i think as long as it's not going on all day all night and
your respectful about it. People in CG use their front
yards for socializing plenty.

Posted by: CGmodern at April 27, 2009 11:54 AM in response to Front yard grilling etiquette

are there pics of it from the side...does it look clawfoot-like from the front (hence the 'feet')? i might be interested.

Posted by: CGmodern at April 27, 2009 11:46 AM in response to Beautiful New Tub

they won't even bother with the hatch. They'll saw thru the foof wherever they feel the need to vent the flames.

Posted by: denton at November 9, 2009 6:04 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

I have seen the local engine company making the rounds, inspecting new construction in SSlope. They report violations that could endanger their lives in a fire. No one wants to fall down an empty unguarded elevator shaft or stairless stairwell in thick smoke. here is the link.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/fdny/html/cda/cda_fireco_inspections.shtml

Posted by: IMBY at November 9, 2009 9:01 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

The NYFD has increased the building inspection workload for your local firehouse. It went from 2 days a week to 3 days a week. If you live in a multiple dwelling home, 3 families or more you can expect an inspection. The basement is checked for accumulated debris, poor housekeeping, obvious faulty wiring, a fire extinguisher in the boiler room,( this is new, extinguisher inspected annually by certified inspector and tagged)determination if gas or oil heat (the fire is fought differently for these different fuels.)
The hallway is checked for egress, no bikes, boxes, clothes, toys, carriages. It is a hallway not a closet, or storage unit. The scuttle is checked (ladder and hatch to roof)this is not a closet. The ladder should be in place and secure. The hatch should not be padlocked, it should be open able from with-in. Hook and eye or deadbolt.

Posted by: Grumpy at November 10, 2009 10:59 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

grumpy, great info.
our hatch just has 2 hook/eyes to keep it sort of locked...mostly
from our neighbor's dirtbag son who got into someone house
via their roof hatch.

Posted by: CGmodern at November 10, 2009 11:16 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

The roof is inspected, fencing around shaftway within 3 feet of bulkhead door (secured as above)or scuttle. Fire escape checked, painted, no rust, no plants, bikes, animal shelters, no air conditioners in only window out of apt, and make sure ladder can drop to yard/street. Records updated (present owner, phone), asked if smoke alarm/ CO alarm is in apt. with fresh battery. You do not have to let Firemen into your apartment you do have to let them into the public area of a multifamily house, roof and basement. If your building is on fire leave the building do not lock your door, they will break in to make sure no one is unconscious inside. NYC firemen are not thieves, they don't want your stuff they can afford their own things. If they leave you paperwork it will be a Notice of Violation, you do not want paperwork. If they tell you to correct something correct it, they will be back.

Posted by: Grumpy at November 10, 2009 11:34 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

CG, the scuttle shouldn't be padlocked because it is a alternate way to the roof if the Dirtbags house is on fire. They didn't leave you paperwork because it is a pain in the !@# for everyone involved. The Bloomberg Admin. see's fire inspections and fines as an untapped revenue stream, people get your homes in order.

Posted by: Grumpy at November 10, 2009 11:46 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

After the fatal fire in Queens this weekend, the fire prevention group went out looking for more illegal apartments. If you live in a basement apartment, there must be a secondary means of egress and the windows must be openable a certain distance above ground. If the apartment doesn't meet code, you will be vacated. People get hostile when that happens, but it's better than burning to death.

Posted by: oshma at November 10, 2009 11:47 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

Two means of egress, the definition of basement is 50% of the space must be above curb level. Otherwise it is a cellar. But even if you meet the above criteria that doesn't mean you are in a legal inhabitable space. There are zoning regs, certificates of occupancy and other rules.

Posted by: Grumpy at November 10, 2009 12:16 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

The FD has the local firehouse doing inspections and civilian inspectors, the civilian inspectors are stricter then the firemen, they will write a summons. The firemen are looking for things that will endanger their lives and yours. Imagine them crawling around your,hot smoke filled hallway and apt. looking for your unconscious body. They don't want to get hung up on the bike in the hall, fall through the missing step on the fire escape. They want to be able to vent the hallway of the toxic smoke by gaining access to the roof and opening the scuttle, bulkhead door or hallway skylight.

Posted by: Grumpy at November 10, 2009 12:31 PM in response to Fire Dept Inspection

Grumpy- great information and clear explanations. Much needed.

Posted by: bxgrl at November 11, 2009 11:50 AM in response to Fire Dept Inspection