Happened to me about 7 or 8 years ago. They had to dig up front garden, remove railing and dig part of sidewalk. It just took them the day. I used Harris Plumbing on Atlantic Ave and paid them $8,000. harriswatermainandsewers.com
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at November 19, 2009 3:50 PM in response to Broken Sewer Main

Can you let me know which company does this? And what would be a fair price?
Thx
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at November 16, 2009 3:38 PM in response to Stripping facade paint

and what the hourly is....
thx

Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 26, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Handy Man Recommendation

and that the hourly rate is.
Thx
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 26, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Handy Man Recommendation

8 windows for $5420. pine interior and vinyl exterior. i chose bronze color at no extra cost together with bronze hardware and almond jambliner. they are trimline DR200 windows. is price because they are not standard size - 82 being being the longest, 62 the shortest. they come with screens.
it just seems that 6K for 31 is complete deal!

Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 16, 2009 3:36 PM in response to Window We Are

I have contracted with Windows We Are to do 8 windows, with pine interior. Works out about 860 for 82" parlor floor windows and 710 for 62". It takes about 4 weeks for the order. Just call them, no harm to get an estimate.
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Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 2, 2009 5:11 PM in response to Windows - Recs and Prices

I heard Carpet warehouse on Atlantic is reasonable. I ended up using Alto steps which were pricey but look good.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 1, 2009 12:51 PM in response to Recarpet Common Stairwell

Am so happy to read this. I have contracted for them to install 8 windows for me. Canno wait to see what they look like.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 25, 2009 1:45 PM in response to Windows We Are

Easy to just leave the light on with a long life/energy saving bulb!

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 21, 2009 4:38 PM in response to Outdoor Lighting

Instead of jumping "headlong" into all this, I would just replace the windows so that heating bills are kept to a minimum. Windows We Are gave me a good estimate. The kitchen and bathroom can wait till next Spring and you can get a few estimates between now and then. Plus you will get to see condition of stoop after the Winter blows through!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 17, 2009 4:43 PM in response to Starting to Consider a Reno

Make sure both are employed and check with their listed employers directly. At least if one of them loses his/her job, there is something to fall back on!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 14, 2009 2:56 PM in response to Choosing a Tenant?

Had Windows we Are over for a quote. Trimline DR200 - 8 windows - pine interior/vinyle exterior. I am indecisive about chosing a) interior western pine with vinyl exterior. Black exterior vinyl is 15 percent more. If they had bronze or earthtone available at no extra charge should I go for bronze or earthone. It's 300 cheaper for all vinyl windows which would drop price alot with 8 windows in total. Any advice, design wisdom would be most appreciated!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 11, 2009 1:36 PM in response to Windows: Advice please

I had a quote from smart closet - around $1,500 for an 8ftx9ft space with lots of rooms for hanging clothes. shall i do it or shop around. some friends say go for ikea and get a carpenter but am not sure about that - wasting time, no warranty, etc.
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Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 9, 2009 5:51 PM in response to Closet Design

If you take good pics...as a last resort you could try listing on homeaway.com or vrbo.com. That may tie you over for a while with sporadic rentals. I had to lower mine by 10 percent recently and feel lucky that I had the chance to do just that. My tenants are happy where they are.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at September 1, 2009 5:34 PM in response to Question for Landlords

Yes it can.
As I recall, he needs to put in a box to house electrical wires and one that has bars that will ensure fan stays where it is. $100 very reasonable.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at August 24, 2009 3:48 PM in response to ceiling fan installation

Yes it can. As I recall, he will need to install a box with bars to make fan is secure. $100 is very reasonable.
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Posted by: HurricaneKate at August 24, 2009 3:47 PM in response to ceiling fan installation

http://www.brownstoner.com/forum/archives/2009/05/safety_latches.php

just search "safety" on the forum. I got my re-financing without having to do anything by arguing that it was not a fire hazard (ground floor egress). I sent links that were on b'stoner to them.
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Posted by: HurricaneKate at August 12, 2009 12:42 PM in response to Window Security Grills/Bars

Gemini
If you want a cat, I am trying to find a home for one or two of mine. I have a total of five. I know. I took them in from outside and had they spayed. All I can tell you is they are great to have around a garden. I have never had a rodent problem seeing for myself that they catch the "mices" before they come inside.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at August 6, 2009 5:38 PM in response to Garden Apartments & Pests

Dave - who did your facade? Need the paint stripped from mine to reveal limestone.
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Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 30, 2009 5:12 PM in response to Painted Limestone

BH76
Can you give me the name of your painter? Just need a room to be painted with second coat and ceiling.
thx
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 24, 2009 5:00 PM in response to Painter's Price

I have the Bosch Axxis stackable. But clearly made a mistake getting the condensation dryer. Can I change to a gas dryer? Takes light years to dry clothes...so I generally hang clothes on the line as a result. Nothing like crunchy towels.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 23, 2009 2:19 PM in response to Washer + Dryer Recs?

I have the Bosch Axxis stackable. But clearly made a mistake getting the condensation dryer. Can I change to a gas dryer? Takes light years to dry things...so I generally hang clothes on the line as a result. Nothing like crunchy towels.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 23, 2009 2:18 PM in response to Washer + Dryer Recs?

I made the point that they were on the ground floor which had to doors, back and front, and they were not a fire hazard. I believe I searched on this site and sent them codes, etc. from someone who had had the same problem.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 13, 2009 11:40 AM in response to Safety latches on iron grates

They were a blessing during the subway strike!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 13, 2009 11:32 AM in response to 'Sup with those black van taxis?

what happened to having a cat that was a "mouser"?
Sad, machines taken over animals as well as humans!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 9, 2009 1:09 PM in response to Try this for rodents

Ratzapper? - what happened to owning a cat that is a "mouser"?
Sad machines taking over cats also..
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 9, 2009 1:08 PM in response to Try this for rodents

just purchased a supentown 60 pint one on overstock.com last week. works very well. $236.72 - use promo code 14282 at checkout for the extra 7% off!
k

Posted by: HurricaneKate at July 9, 2009 12:54 PM in response to dehumidifiers

Update
This was resolved. No need to remove iron gates for windows on ground floor or install safety latches. Am closing today at 3pm.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at June 12, 2009 1:20 PM in response to Safety latches on iron grates

Dave
Would love to see pics and see what the final price was for work done. Have been on the fence for a while about re-doing facade or painting. Would like to get some who knows what they're doing and are reasonable. Too much to ask, perhaps.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at June 4, 2009 11:37 AM in response to varying color of brownstones

Just posted re: my grip with WF and the bars on windows.
BrooklynRooster - did you resolve this?
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 29, 2009 4:00 PM in response to security bars a & codes?

Just posted re: my grip with WF and the bars on windows.
BrooklynRooster - did you resolve this?
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 29, 2009 4:00 PM in response to security bars a & codes?

thanks Dave - let me see if I can find it.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 29, 2009 3:44 PM in response to Safety latches on iron grates

I have a 2 month out clause also.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 14, 2009 2:43 PM in response to Lease mystery

I have used Public Storage. Reasonable rates and $1 for first month!
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 14, 2009 12:17 PM in response to Storage

I paid 8K about 5 years ago. Used Harris Plumbing on Atlantic Avenue.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 13, 2009 11:57 AM in response to Sewer issues

I paid 8K about 5 years ago. Used Harris Plumbing on Atlantic Avenue.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at May 13, 2009 11:57 AM in response to Sewer issues

A few were installed on our block (Eastern Parkway/Crown Heights) recently but they stopped half way! Better than nothing at all. Was wondering who did it! I have ordered the seeds from 21stcenturyplowshare@gmail.com so will be doing my part in respect.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 24, 2009 11:35 AM in response to Good News for Montague Trees

A few were installed on our block (Eastern Parkway/Crown Heights) recently but they stopped half way! Better than nothing at all. Was wondering who did it! I have ordered the seeds from 21stcenturyplowshare@gmail.com so will be doing my part in respect.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 24, 2009 11:34 AM in response to Good News for Montague Trees

Fake snakes useless also? Missed my chance to become the helpless female (drat!).
Whom do I contact to put spikes on the ledges?
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 21, 2009 2:31 PM in response to Pigeons!

BTW - my next door neighbor put an owl on her roof. I could swear it attracted more pigeons!

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 21, 2009 1:12 PM in response to Pigeons!

I had a roofer recently repair my roof and he recommended putting plastic snakes on the roof and whatever ledges there are. He said the pigeons will not even fly over your roof if they see them. Have not done this yet since I hate snakes - yes, even plastic ones, so I will need to get someone to order online for me - yes, very sad!

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 21, 2009 1:11 PM in response to Pigeons!

Will be happy - was beginning to think Dixon's was a bit of a rip off.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 21, 2009 1:05 PM in response to Brooklyn Bicycles Ready for Launch

Can you let me know who is doing the work for you?
I may come up with the same problem myself when I eventually decide to have paint stripped from facade.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 20, 2009 3:13 PM in response to Neighbor's Consent?

I locked in at 4.75% about 2-3 weeks ago.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 15, 2009 5:36 PM in response to Mortgage rates

I used Wells Fargo. My friend is using Chase.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 15, 2009 4:05 PM in response to Mortgage rates

Same set up I believe for me, with tenants on top floor. I pay balanced billing also at $280 a month then amount goes down considerably for last months of the cycle. So I would say on average $3,000. I put my heat at around 68-72 when its really cold.

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 2, 2009 11:05 AM in response to duplex gas bill

Here is my guy...Doug Porter - Wells Fargo -
(877) 790-1606 x5602 Toll-free
I have a 2 family also. I locked in at 4.75 about 10 days ago(?) and just need to pay a point which will be built into mortgage.
K

Posted by: HurricaneKate at April 2, 2009 10:52 AM in response to 1% penalty on 2 family?

If you have the original wood windows, typically double-hung with chains and weights, I would suggest to keep them, repairing them instead. It's hard to find anybody willing or qualified to do this but it's nice to preserve this type of detail...the old windows were made to last, have 'old' wood, etc.

Posted by: townhouser at October 3, 2009 7:40 AM in response to Windows - Recs and Prices

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Posted by: max senises at October 8, 2009 11:53 PM in response to Painter's Price

The energy saving lamp is not perfect light product. This lamp includes mercury and can be dangerous for your health. We prefer to use led lamps. It is save and Low power consumption, No infrared or ultraviolet radiation and have long life with warranty period till 3 years!
Fo example check here - http://www.nasena.co.uk
Of course you should find and another sites for led lightings.

Posted by: Irine at October 15, 2009 7:24 AM in response to Outdoor Lighting

They just came back with $620 each for aluminum (black outside, white inside) or $895 for pine (38 x 77 1/4) - Crystal CTD 2000A for the outside and $540 each for the white vinyl (38 x 76) Alside Sheffield. Seemed in line with what we were expecting.

Posted by: jessenyc at October 16, 2009 4:16 PM in response to Window We Are

Can you tell me about the blue jean insulation you used? Was it Bonded Logic? Did you stuff it into the spaces on the sides of the window area? I'm interested in using that material but Heights Historic Windows, the company we are using, is not familiar with it and wondered if it would be the right material to stuff in those wall cavities.

Thanks.

Posted by: tracytullis at October 22, 2009 9:21 AM in response to Windows We Are

http://classyclosets.com/franchise/denverboulder

How was it overpriced? Different companies vary with prices and even the services they offer. Sometimes those who offer expensive service are the ones that have expertise on the field. You should also ask for some samples on their work and customer reviews so that you'll be able to choose from your prospect companies. It is much better if they offer warranty because you'll get what your money is worth.

Posted by: jollivee at October 26, 2009 1:45 AM in response to Closet Design

and what the hourly is....
thx

Posted by: HurricaneKate at October 26, 2009 3:06 PM in response to Handy Man Recommendation

His hourly rate is $20 - $25 (depending on project).

Posted by: Queenie at October 26, 2009 4:17 PM in response to Handy Man Recommendation

Has anyone used Univeral Window Co.in Corona, Bay Ridge Windows and Doors, or Capri Aluminum &Window in Ridgewood?
Thanks.

Posted by: HoneyCom at November 6, 2009 7:03 PM in response to Windows - Recs and Prices

I just used Figliolia for a new water main and they were quick and very professional. They coordinated with the City and took care of all the paperwork. It cost $4500 which was one days work for three guys. This seems exceedingly expensive but they were highly recommended by my regular plumber and they did exactly what they promised.

Sometimes its worth paying top dollar to get something done quickly and with minimal headaches.

Posted by: JoeBushwick at November 19, 2009 4:23 PM in response to Broken Sewer Main