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Author's Posts
March 30, 2008
Painting vs. Thuraseal on the back of our house
We were considering painting the back of our house but the guy we were going to hire said we should use thuraseal instead. Does anyone have any experience with this?
We have to do something to make the back look better, it has been painted over and has chipping cement,which we will be repairing. Thanks for any advice.
February 29, 2008
Getting rid of circulars/adverstisements
Just in case anyone is interested, (I am procrastinating and avoiding my real work), if you call 1-800-376-6222, you can request to be removed from the circular list.. which means no more receiving those annoying plastic bags with Kohls written across them and stuffed with ads..
ADT security question
Curious if anyone else has experienced this: I canceled my maintenance contract with ADT about a year ago. Before that, I had no trouble with my alarm system. Since I canceled my maintenance contract, I have had several mysterious alarm events, two of which required someone to come out to my home. And of course I have to pay for this. It is infuriating. Anyone else believe ADT is setting off false alarms to squeeze more money out of their customers?
November 8, 2007
Brooklyn Window and Door
Has anyone who can provide feedback used Brooklyn Window and Door? They are at: 1889 Mcdonald Ave. Thanks.
October 29, 2007
Wainscot / Wood paneling Question
We are replacing the wall paneling in one of the rooms of our home. (It is rotten, cracked and burned in various places.) Has anyone ordered wood paneling from either of these companies? If so, how did it go? Did everything fit correctly? We are having a skilled handyman, who we have worked with happily many times, install them.
the companies are: New England Panel and
New England Classic
Thanks for any input.
Author's Comments
I LOVE this feature.. keep em coming.. I am still searching for my perfect kitchen. One option last week came close. So thanks...
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 13, 2007 3:49 PM in response to Parlor Floor Kitchen #9: White-and-Black in Bed Stuy
Benjamin Moore.. don't let the snobs fool you
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 13, 2007 5:28 PM in response to Paint
Apparently, all of these are sold but one unit 8/13/07
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 13, 2007 5:51 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 794 St. John's Place
Kendra, I sent in the listing.. I am not a broker. I live in the neighborhood. I sent in the listing because the prices were sooo low... Which is why the finishes aren't that high end.. for a first apartment for someone YOUNG... I think these are fine...
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 13, 2007 6:56 PM in response to Condos of the Day: 794 St. John's Place
Check the archives.. should be several posts on this
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 15, 2007 10:05 AM in response to old radiators
If people want to be nasty about this sale/block, fine, but AT LEAST HAVE THE BALLS TO REGISTER YOUR NAME...
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 16, 2007 1:25 PM in response to Crown Heights Condos Fly Off the Shelves
I am one of the transplants from Manhattan and we love our house. And it was affordable and now we have money to renovate it slowly and still go on vacation...
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 21, 2007 9:13 AM in response to House of the Day: 1087 Prospect Place
We used them for 6 windows. They did a nice job with the install and cleaned up after themselves, although one of the installers tried to make me pay an additional $100 for some bogus masonry work. I just said no. I think you will find lots of recommendations on this site for them. Search the archive.
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 22, 2007 10:16 AM in response to Feedback on Bay Ridge Windows & Doors
We just went through this ourselves. First, we had to unblock a pipe that led from one of our gutters to the main sewage line. Then, we added a drain (along with new cement for the area immediately behind the house) to our backyard where the water was coming through. Not sure if your problem is similar but if your basement sits below the sewer line (in the street outside your house), you may need a pump to get the water out. A good plumber will know how to fix it.
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 22, 2007 4:20 PM in response to Water coming in the basement
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
South Dakota
Posted by: guest at June 1, 2008 12:22 AM in response to Quick poll - What neighborhood is this?
Crown Heights starts beyond Classon heading towards Queens. Eastern Parkway from Classon to Flatbush Ave. would be Prospect Heights.
Posted by: guest at June 2, 2008 10:28 AM in response to Quick poll - What neighborhood is this?
I want to know what color paint was used in the dining area. Love it.
Posted by: CrownGardener at August 13, 2007 3:13 PM in response to House of the Day: 197 Clinton Street