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February 2, 2009
Dog walker
Can anyone recommend a dog walker in the Park Slope/Prospect Heights area? Any recommendations would be much appreciated! Thanks
December 22, 2008
Wood like Paint Color
Is there anyone that can recommend paints that looks like wood. I made the mistake of painting my built-in bookshelf white and it does not match the color scheme in the dining room. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated!
November 13, 2008
Heights Woodwork
Has anyone had work done by Heights Woodwork recently and if so how did it turn out? The posts that I have read on here about them seem to be over a year old and it sounds like they were going through some type of reorganization then..we are thinking of having a window put in and restored by them and a small portion of a parquet floor restored. Any other recommendations for woodworkers in the PS/Prospect Heights area would be very much appreciated!
July 30, 2008
How common are Waterbugs?
My husband and I recently viewed a co-op in a limestone building. While looking at the building's basement we noticed a large waterbug crawling on the wall. We were told by the realtor that the reason for this waterbug was that the building is in the process of putting in a new boiler. Are waterbugs something that should hinder a bid on a co-op? Are they common to most prewar buildings in Brooklyn? We are first time buyers and would greatly appreciate any feedback.
Author's Comments
Really appreciate all of your suggestions!
Posted by: fbh at December 22, 2008 12:12 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
No...it would take way too long,...
Posted by: fbh at December 22, 2008 10:55 AM in response to Wood like Paint Color
My friends and I used to order from Hot Bird all the time...they were great. As 7th or 8th graders at the time, we found the name kinda funny for some reason...can't quite remember the reason at present...but this post has brought back great memories.
Posted by: fbh at August 25, 2008 10:42 AM in response to The History/Mystery of the Hot Bird Sign
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
You neeed to find a woodgraining kit then. Not sure who makes the best ones but do a google search
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at December 22, 2008 10:58 AM in response to Wood like Paint Color
If you're adding another layer of paint, I would think hard about switching to a complimentary color, rather than woodgraining. Decorative and faux finishes can be extraordinary, or they can just add to regret. There are some wonderful surface tints and glazes available, too. Take a look through the many books available in any bookstore to get some ideas before plunging in on graining/repaint, and bring swatches of your new color scheme with you.
Posted by: vinca at December 22, 2008 11:17 AM in response to Wood like Paint Color
Really appreciate all of your suggestions!
Posted by: fbh at December 22, 2008 12:12 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
Cheater's tip: Orange or yellow base with "antique" black or brown glaze.
Posted by: rh at December 22, 2008 1:22 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
An even easier cheat--a tan base color covered with an appropriate color varnish stain. Note that this would only look OK is you had the bookcase full of books, so that only the edges of the wood showed.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at December 22, 2008 3:07 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
Doing any kind of faux bois is pretty time consuming. Possibly as time consuming as stripping the wood, especially if you haven't done it before.
Posted by: serpentor at December 22, 2008 4:01 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
Oh serpentor. Say faux bois again...
Posted by: Stonergut at December 22, 2008 5:43 PM in response to Wood like Paint Color
brown decking paint
Posted by: Aussie at December 23, 2008 7:45 AM in response to Wood like Paint Color
We've used Janet Lukens who lives in the north slope: 718 859 5337.
Posted by: gailwasserman at February 3, 2009 7:30 PM in response to Dog walker
Really appreciate your help!
Posted by: fbh at February 2, 2009 3:14 PM in response to Dog walker