brooklynrulz's Profile
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Author's Posts
May 2, 2008
Anyone able to spare 50 SF of wood flooring?
I need to put in new wood flooring in a small area that is hidden from view. Does anyone have about 50 SF of wood flooring left over from a project? Any kind of wood would be very welcome. Thank you!
Juliette
brooklynrulz@gmail.com
April 14, 2008
Anyone had problems with Nemo subway tile?
Upon seeing the subway tile we bought from Nemo, our contractor said that this type of thin, cheap subway tile quickly suffers from water damage and discoloration around the edges. He said Daltile's subway tiles were much better quality. Has anyone heard this before?
March 25, 2008
Doorbell chime
As part of a gut renovation of a three-story brownstone, I am installing a new doorbell system.
1/ Do I need a chime on each floor or will I be able to hear the doorbell from the third floor?
2/ I'm a little picky about the sound of the doorbell -- looking for something very simple. A nice, natural "ding-dong" would be perfect. Where can I go to hear different products?
3/ Is it worth investing in an intercom system while the walls are open? Do you have one and find it useful?
Thank you for your advice.
March 12, 2008
5' American Standard Tub - $200
I mistakenly ordered the wrong bathtub, so looking to sell this one. It's an American Standard 2391.202ICH - 5' (60") Princeton Americast Bath Tub with Integral Chrome Overflow and Right-Hand Outlet. Cost me $333, looking to sell for $200. Still in the box. Need to pick up in Prospect Heights.
This is a great bathtub -- high quality, durable Americast construction. It weighs about 125 pounds. http://www.everyfaucet.com/American-Standard-2391.202ICH-ASD4822.html
Note that the image above shows a left-hand outlet, when the tub I have to sell is a right-hand. Please contact me at brooklynrulz@gmail.com. Thank you.
March 11, 2008
The logisitics of Carrara countertops
I've read on this blog that, as a natural marble and therefore porous, Carrara can stain and/or dull with extended exposure to foods and liquids, even if it's honed. Would a drying rack by the sink inflict permanent damage on the stone? If so, what are alternatives? Even with a dishwasher, there are always a few items to clean by hand -- how/where would you let them dry?
January 24, 2008
Salvage materials to give away
We'd love for these items to get a new home.
* two bathtubs from the 1930s
* two wall-hung sinks from the 1930s
* a pair of pocket doors, original to the buildings, so circa 1895
* one eight-foot three-panel door, original
* a french entrance door from the 1930s
* white oak parquet floor from 5 rooms (each room is approx 10' x 15')
* white oak 2" wide strip flooring from 3 rooms
* one newel post, original
* two short walls of wainscoting, original (each wall is approx 7' long)
Please let me know if you are interested. Items need to be picked up this week.
Juliette
brooklynrulz@gmail.com
Author's Comments
These are not all in new york but since i did a search a few weeks ago:
Farrow & Ball
Mod Green Pod
Cavern Home
Graham and Brown
Rapture and Wright
Ferm Living
Nama Rococo
Flavor League
Cole and Son
Wall Collection
Hamilton Weston
"the future perfect" in williamsburg 718 599 6278
• Wallpaper by Timorous Beasties (UK)
• Hybrid Wallpaper by Nice (UK)
• Cowboy Wallpaper from Cath Kidston (UK)
• Walldecoration by Toni Kjeld (DK)
• Explosive Wallpaper by Maxalot
• Animalflowers by Hanna Werning (DK)
• Traditional Wallpaper by Farrow Ball
• Flavorpaper by Flavor League
• Wallcoverings by Eijffinger (NL)
• Wallpaper by Twenty2
• Wallpaper by Nama Rococo
Posted by: brooklynrulz at March 25, 2008 5:05 PM in response to wallpaper
We built a roofdeck a couple years ago. What we found was that a wood deck that rests directly on the roof could cover only 20% of the roof. But a deck that is built on steel beams that rest on the party walls can be covered with wood and cover more than 20% of the area of the roof. There are other restrictions however -- no flammable material can be used within 3 feet of the lot line. We got around that one by showing planters on those 3 feet. Another way to get around these antiquated fire regulations is to use ipe, which is a type of wood that is dense enough that it is not considered flammable.
You should talk to an architect who's built these before -- she'll be able to tell you exactly what the rules are.
Building the deck was a lot of trouble, but well worth it! We enjoyed it for several summers, and got back every penny we invested in it when it was time to sell.
Posted by: brooklynrulz at April 17, 2008 9:59 AM in response to Wood Deck... Don't Get it!
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Hi Juliette,
Are the doors still available? I sent an email yesterday but got no response. Soloflex91@aol.com
Posted by: guest at January 25, 2008 1:50 PM in response to Salvage materials to give away
If you like the shabby chic look, those old tubs are often used as planters in gardens which can be charming and playful.
Posted by: guest at January 26, 2008 2:13 PM in response to Salvage materials to give away
Don't do Secondhand Rose for vintage, they're outrageously overpriced. Try Hannah's Treasures online. Very nice lady will send you samples, beautiful stuff.
Posted by: guest at March 25, 2008 8:16 PM in response to wallpaper
thanks so much, all.
Posted by: 5onsackett at March 26, 2008 9:12 AM in response to wallpaper
To answer your question about your neighbors, maybe I'm one of them. When we built our deck I asked around and was told there were lots of rules, what they wee was in dispute, and that no one in Brooklyn followed them because the DOB ignored this issue. In other words, there are lots of laws that nobody cares about.
Since then, it seems to have become something people do the "right" way. Everyone here will say to follow the regs for the sake of your roof and/or so you don't burn down the neighbors building. I don't know if there's any evidence of such things ever having happened. I'd be curious.
At this point, because property values have actually gone up so much and it may become an issue for resale, I'd say hire the architect, pay the fees, and go to the added expense of doing it right. However, please don't narc on your neighbors. I may be one of them.
Posted by: guest at April 17, 2008 11:20 AM in response to Wood Deck... Don't Get it!
too late, you're done for.
Posted by: guest at April 17, 2008 1:23 PM in response to Wood Deck... Don't Get it!
Owner here: Both tubs are on the short side, perfect for an apartment. One is 4'3", the other 4'5". Both are 30" wide. Both are in need of being reglazed but don't have rust and have never been painted.
I apologize to all the people I haven't been able to respond to personally. I have been deluged with emails. I'm working my way through them and will continue to until everything is given away.
Juliette
brooklynrulz@gmail.com
Posted by: brooklynrulz at January 25, 2008 1:37 PM in response to Salvage materials to give away