Get a vertical gardern. Very popular in France.

See
http://brooklynlivingwalls.tumblr.com/

-bm

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 25, 2010 6:34 PM in response to backyard garden

DWhelan,

Some firms do everything from design, to fabrication, to install. Some hire an installer. It can vary depending on the size of the job. I always think it's best to work with someone who is responsible for everything from design to install. It keeps things much less complicated.

If you've any questions, feel free to contact me at info@brooklynmodern.com.

Best,
Gerald
www.brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 15, 2010 12:19 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinet Help

Hi,

I am a furniture/cabinetmaker. For kitchen reno's, I pair up with a reliable and meticulous contractor.

Here is some of my work:
http://www.brooklynmodern.com/store/

Feel free to contact me anytime at info@brooklynmodern.com or 917-509-5852. I would be more than glad to stop by and give you a free quote.

Sincerely,
Gerald

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 10, 2010 8:39 PM in response to Kitchen Renovation

Hi,
I'd love to help you out.

My shop is on the Bushwick/Greenpoint border.

Here's some of my work:
http://www.brooklynmodern.com/store/

Feel free to contact me anytime at 917-509-5852 or info@brooklynmodern.com

Sincerely,
Gerald

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 9, 2010 12:37 PM in response to Custom Cabinet Fabricator

Make sure your guys use an orbital or palm sander to 120 grit. If the door is in good shape should be easy. If you've got good wood under there, maybe run a test with oil on a small area before you paint it. You may like the results. If not, put on some primer, sand and then get some good oil paint and an experienced finisher.

Best,
Gerald
info@brooklynmodern.com
www.brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 7, 2010 11:53 AM in response to Sanding Doors?

Hi,

I am primarily a furniture maker, but I am branching out to cabinetry. Having observed some of your concerns in this post, I am confident that I can offer you a great design, quality construction, and strong customer service at a competitive price. I also build with wood, glues, and paint that won't bring VOC's into your home.

Here is some of my recent work:
http://www.brooklynmodern.com/store/

I would be glad to have you by the shop, provide references, or come by to offer a free quote.

I can be reached anytime at info@brooklynmodern.com and 917-509-5852.

Sincerely,
Gerald
www.brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 6, 2010 2:39 PM in response to Kitchen Cabinet Help

Hi,
It might be cost effective for you to go to M. Fine Lumber in Greenpoint and buy a plank and have a carpenter rip down the boards. This vendor has a ton of southern pine planks.
Sincerely,
Gerald, www.brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 6, 2010 12:13 PM in response to Sourcing Reclaimed Pine Flooring

Hi,
I have a shop near Greenpoint/Bushwick border. I'd love to take a look at your pieces to be restored. Feel free to contact me anytime at info@brooklynmodern.com or 917.509-5852. Sincerely, Gerald www.brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at February 6, 2010 12:09 PM in response to Furniture Restoration

Maybe you can use some reclaimed southern pine...stuff is super hard. Coat it with a marine finish. I know a guy who makes the base of his decks from extruded aluminum so that there's no rot. Email me at info@brooklynmodern.com if you want his contact.

-gerald

Posted by: brooklynmodern at January 26, 2010 12:11 AM in response to Deck Wood Recommendation

Perhaps try M. Fine Lumber.

http://www.mfinelumber.com/

They specialize in reclaimed wood and will removed nails. Tell them you species and if they have it, a woodworker should be able to cut it down and finish for you.

-gerald
info@brooklynmodern.com

Posted by: brooklynmodern at January 16, 2010 8:58 AM in response to Reclaimed Wood Floor?

Iron,
I agree with you--b.s. is a part of everything. And there's a lot of greenwashing going around.

However, there's probably a way to green your apartment in such a way that it's better for your health and environment without getting ripped off.

That's the kind of contractor I'd like to work with.

-bm

Posted by: brooklynmodern at September 6, 2009 10:58 AM in response to Green Builder

http://www.EcoBrooklyn.com

Posted by: jasetheace at September 7, 2009 4:38 PM in response to Green Builder

i was interested in reducing my heating bills and discovered NYSERDA's Home Performance with Energy Star program on the internet. this program subsidizes energy conservation in one to four family homes in New York State.
i called several of the participating contractors on their website and decided to have DCI perform an energy audit on my building. they tested my old heating system and discovered that it wasn't operating safely, luckly there was so much air infiltrating my building it wasn't a huge problem yet. they used other sofisticated equipment to test air leakage and an infared camera to see the lack of insulation. after collecting a mountain of data they where able to enter it into modeling software and then give me some exact figures on energy savings.
We choose some of the reccomendations that we were given and the payback in energy savings was only 12 years.
we choose to replace the boiler, add insulation to the roof and the ceiling of the basement, air seal and replace our refridgerator.
Matt at DCI explained to us that if we reduce the heat load with the insulation and the air sealing we could install a boiler that is half the size of our old one. all in all our natural gas bill in winter is half what it was.
DCI's costs where competitive and we where able to get cash back from NYSERDA after the work was completed.
Give Matt a call, he has a good approach and didn't try to sell me anything that would't save me money.

Posted by: hanks at September 7, 2009 4:49 PM in response to Green Builder

I was interested in reducing my heating bills and discovered NYSERDA's Home Performance with Energy Star program on the internet. This program subsidizes energy conservation in one to four family homes in New York State.
I called several of the participating contractors on their website and decided to have DCI perform an energy audit on my building. They tested my old heating system and discovered that it wasn't operating safely, luckly there was so much air infiltrating my building it wasn't a huge problem yet. They used other sofisticated equipment to test air leakage and an infared camera to see the lack of insulation. After collecting a mountain of data they where able to enter it into modeling software and then give me some exact figures on energy savings.
We choose some of the reccomendations that we were given and the payback in energy savings was only 12 years.
We decided to replace the boiler, add insulation to the roof and the ceiling of the basement, air seal and replace our refridgerator.
Matt at DCI explained to us that if we reduce the heat load with the insulation and the air sealing we could install a boiler that is half the size of our old one. All in all our natural gas bill in winter is half what it was.
DCI's costs where competitive and we where able to get cash back from NYSERDA after the work was completed.
Give Matt a call, he has a good approach and didn't try to sell me anything that would't save me money.
You can find him at reduceyourenergyconsumption.com

Posted by: hanks at September 7, 2009 4:52 PM in response to Green Builder

I am working with Matt diFrancesco on my house, he's great and is focused on substantive changes in energy efficiency, not bamboo and stuff:

http://www.brownstoner.com/profile/matthew%20difrancesco

Posted by: vanburenproud at September 8, 2009 7:42 AM in response to Green Builder

or you can build a tree house.

Posted by: bobjohn at September 8, 2009 5:50 PM in response to Green Builder

I second ecobrooklyn.com
I think this guys is amazing.....there is a clip about what they are doing on reclaimedhome

http://reclaimedhome.com/2009/08/20/build-it-forward-with-eco-brooklyn/

Posted by: katiem633 at September 8, 2009 10:23 PM in response to Green Builder

Now that I read this post, I am certain we are talking about the same wood: Eastside Flooring on 124 St in the city. Tell them you need "face nailed strip flooring 2" x 5/16"."

Steve
www.thetinkerswagon.com

Posted by: thetinkerswagon at January 16, 2010 9:04 AM in response to Reclaimed Wood Floor?

Sorry, I missed the part about the 2 1/4". I am not sure the stuff I am talking about comes in 2 1/4." Is the stuff you are referring to tounge and groove or is it face nailed?
Many of the older houses including some up into the 1920's use the face nailed oak.

Steve

Posted by: thetinkerswagon at January 16, 2010 9:36 AM in response to Reclaimed Wood Floor?

Steve, my bad - I think it's 1 1/4," and yes, it is face-nailed. I'm not sure what species the wood is, other than oak. Possibly red oak?

Posted by: prlegendre at January 16, 2010 9:55 AM in response to Reclaimed Wood Floor?

Ipe is the best choice..I agree I only use Ipe..I have used Garapa which is another imported hardwood..not always available and is softer much ligther color.
I buy through Rogers sales farmingdale NY. Pricing 35% cheaper than my local yard..they have it all year long.
I don't do much with trex anymore, some pt pine more & more Ipe jobs

Posted by: Charlie10 at February 4, 2010 3:57 PM in response to Deck Wood Recommendation