how do you work the flooring around the legs of the radiators? cut holes? right now my radiators' legs are resting on the underflooring.

Posted by: breukelyn at November 2, 2006 12:23 PM in response to DIY flooring install

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. Its still a little unclear to me if gas is the right thing, but i just hate the idea of heating oil...not sure why though.

I 'spose i'll continue doing the research.

THanks again.
breukelyn

Posted by: breukelyn at November 2, 2006 12:17 PM in response to Oil to Gas: Old topic, more questions

Dear Anonymous at 9:43.

This is Breukelyn here...I've been a poster on Brownstoner for over a year, you can search all the listings and see that I've recommended and panned a number of contractors and services over that year. I used Metro Waterproofing for our roof and skylight. I think they did a great job. If you look through the other times i've recommended Metro, it was with some qualification.

So, Anonymous at 9;43...you may know Metro "very well" but you don't know me or my previous postings at all. Do your homework next time. So, to answer your question...I dont' think most people on this site are idiots, but now and again there is the occasional poster, like yourself, that proves me wrong.

Posted by: breukelyn at November 2, 2006 12:13 PM in response to Who waterproofed your basement?

Check out the services provided at wineenthusiast.com...have had good experiences.

Posted by: breukelyn at October 27, 2006 4:41 PM in response to Wine Cellar

We used the services provided at wineenthusiast.com

Posted by: breukelyn at October 27, 2006 4:40 PM in response to Wine Cellar

I had a new roof put on our brownstone this spring...we got estimates from several contractors, including Nick K (mentioned above) and MetroWaterproofing, Big Apple, Greene and one other of which I can't remember the name.

We went with Metro. It was not the best price, but he (Hassan) had several recommendations from people in the Park Slope nabe that we knew. We had a new roof put on (not fired on, which is illegal, but glued on with this space-age Firestone roofing material.) We also had cornice work done that involved carpentry, and a new drain-pipe, new skylight, and new vent for top floor bathroom.

They did a great job, and one day, after a crazy rainstorm, Hassan stopped by, rang our bell, to make sure all was well, which it was, and has been since the spring.

I did like meeting Nick K, and I can attest that he does indeed care greatly about roofing, based on the 1 hour roofing 101 lecture he gave, and his pricing was the best. However, he was not able to do anything but the roofing job itsself...anything else, e.g. cornice work, he wasn't able to do...it's not his gig....so it wasn't the best solution. At least when we met with him, he was not a full-time roofer.

You'll see the Metro sign littered all throughout the PS neighborhood...they've done a ton of work in the area.

Based on my experience with other renovations thus far, Metro was by far the most positive contracting experience I've had. It was expensive, and they couldn't start right away, but when they did, they did a great job and were very professional.

If you have any questions you can email me at breukelyn@mac.com

Posted by: breukelyn at October 27, 2006 4:33 PM in response to LOOKING FOR A ROOFER!

We used them for two doors and six windows. They were the best estimate we received (by a lot), the others we solicited were LwP and park slope glass (previous owners.

In the end it was fine. The doors were a little slow coming in and i had to keep calling to find out if they'd arrived...i thought they would call me when they came in, but, alas, i had to chase them down.

Also, on the doors some of the hardware was not what we asked for so we had to have that replaced.

But in the end, i would use them again. As far as home renovation projects have gone, working with them was the easiest and most professional situation we've dealt with yet.

Posted by: breukelyn at October 7, 2006 6:15 PM in response to Bay Ridge Windows

We used Wag The Dog. She worked wonders on our Lab Mix. I've also heard good things about SemperFido and Tailwagger. All of which you can find via google.

Posted by: breukelyn at September 6, 2006 5:47 PM in response to Dog Trainer (weird but...)

I saw these pads at Tarzian Hardware in Park Slope this weekend.

Posted by: breukelyn at July 31, 2006 1:25 PM in response to A/C drip

We had a similar problem with a tenant's AC. Not noise, but water constantly streaming down the brick and mortar. . Not so good for the brick.

They solved it by using a shallow aluminum pan that fit perectly under the window unit, and a tube coming out on the corner. Now it flows through the tube onto the concrete - and can be redirected.

Posted by: HC at July 31, 2006 1:41 PM in response to A/C drip

I forgot to mention, they also had water condensing on the bottom of the unit itself and running over the windowsill (it's one hardworking AC), so the original tube solution only took care of part of the problem. The pan catches it all.

Posted by: HC at July 31, 2006 1:43 PM in response to A/C drip

Check out the services provided at wineenthusiast.com...have had good experiences.

Posted by: breukelyn at October 27, 2006 4:41 PM in response to Wine Cellar

Ok now stop with this crap.... Mr. Nick Kontzamanis!

Posted by: at October 28, 2006 10:55 PM in response to LOOKING FOR A ROOFER!

NICK, IF YOU WANT TO ADVERTISE, PAY BROWNSTONER AND ADVERTISE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE, YOU CHEAPO!

My humble opinion, and I've met Nick too, is that he likes the fast and easy jobs -- avoids tear offs like the plague!

I firmly believe in the saying "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all," but Nick's shameless self-promotion on this site is sickening.

Posted by: at October 29, 2006 1:16 PM in response to LOOKING FOR A ROOFER!

that's a great question actually -- (i'm the OP) -- we're wondering what to do about them. we don't have much clearance and are hearing from plumbers that it will potentially cost a whole lot to raise them.

Posted by: at November 2, 2006 3:35 PM in response to DIY flooring install

We put the floor underneath the radiators. Ok, guess you have to know alittle about plumbing too if you want to do it yourself!

Posted by: yente at November 2, 2006 5:46 PM in response to DIY flooring install

We temporarily took the radiators out to put the floor underneath. So...you might want to know alittle about plumbing before attempting the project yourself.

Posted by: yente at November 2, 2006 5:50 PM in response to DIY flooring install

We temporarily took the radiators out to put the floor underneath. We did that ourselves, but my husband is Mr Handy.

Posted by: yente at November 2, 2006 5:54 PM in response to DIY flooring install

You can see a demo (click on flooring guide) on ikea's website:

http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/our_products.html

Posted by: Anon at November 3, 2006 5:06 PM in response to DIY flooring install