Thanks so much, Schultz

Posted by: frabjousday at October 4, 2009 4:52 PM in response to Garden Designer in NYT

Thanks so much for the offer of photos. Turns out my neighbors down the block installed Kolbe replacements recently, so I am going to go over there to check them out.

And thanks for the recommendation of Heights Historic Windows--I made an appointment with Pat Murtaugh next week.

Posted by: frabjousday at September 11, 2009 2:25 PM in response to Kolbe Windows

Highly recommend Atlantis in Red Hook.

They recovered a vintage daybed for me, remade the spring support with fabric webbing and refinished the dull wood for no extra charge. Beatrice is really nice, too.

718 858 8816

Posted by: frabjousday at August 25, 2009 6:22 AM in response to Upholstery Recommendations

I used to work at The Nation magazine, where bright and responsible and terribly under-rpaid college-age interns were often living in squalor in order to afford to stay in NYC. We often had interns house-sit for us, and they were very grateful for a decent place to live for a while. We always had good experiences with them--they were tidy, took good care of our vats, and left the place clean. You can give The Nation a call and ask for the internship coordinator and let them know you are looking for someone.

Posted by: frabjousday at June 30, 2009 6:09 AM in response to looking for house-sitter

Thanks--just called him and will meet with him on Sunday. Much appreciated.

Posted by: frabjousday at May 29, 2009 10:34 AM in response to metal worker to make table base

Park Slope Glass did a decent job for me about 11 years ago when I installed storms. But a year ago or so I had them give me an estimate for window replacement and the guy was a complete lunatic. I would totally steer clear of them.

Posted by: frabjousday at May 23, 2009 7:59 PM in response to Storm Window Replacement

Thanks to those who offered words of support on removing the mantel! To those who think I'm crazy: I was strongly preservationist when I bought this house but living here for 12 years has changed my attitude a bit. I no longer feel enslaved to the tastes of the people who lived here over a hundred years ago. The place has SO much detail, it looks like a Victorian bordello. And it was dark and rather grim. So I've painted some woodwork (gasp!), which has made it so much more cheerful, and am now editing some of the architectural details. (For one thing, who has time to DUST all that stuff? I don't have servants like my predecessors in this house must have.) I have to live here, and if it doesn't suit me, I don't feel like I have to keep it.

Anyway--
To theklahy and the others who are interested in taking the mantel: I'm very happy to pass it along, but I was hoping to sell it for something (to pay in part for having Manny LaSalle convert the fireplace to a wood-burning one). I don't know how to contact you directly--but I can be reached at tullis at nyc dot rr dot com.

Donatella--Thanks for the suggestion about Manny--maybe he'd be willing to do a deal on the mantel and fireplace work!

Thanks for the suggestion about Manny taking it

Posted by: frabjousday at May 21, 2009 6:39 AM in response to seeking someone to remove mantel

Thanks for your thoughts. I hadn't thought about the fire hazard point, though that's not the objection the electrician made, interestingly.

Posted by: frabjousday at May 14, 2009 1:53 PM in response to installing a flat-screen TV

Thanks so much for the recommendations.

Will start calling folks right away.

Posted by: frabjousday at April 21, 2009 6:18 AM in response to bluestone terrace

Thanks for those suggestions--I'll check those stores and also look into having the holes simply filled--I agree that would probably be the best looking.

Posted by: frabjousday at February 26, 2009 9:55 PM in response to hardware for midcentury table

don't drill holes or put electric conduit in your chimney, it just isn't kosher. build a false wall about an inch in front of the real wall out of sheetrock and run the wires behind that, much simpler, much cleaner and you don't stick things in your chimney that do not belong there.
it can also be undone in a jiffy

Posted by: sam at May 14, 2009 7:10 PM in response to installing a flat-screen TV

Try Interior Alterations -- 718-832-1182 They're a little pricey but you can't beat quality of windows and workmanship.

Posted by: ivan at May 24, 2009 2:53 PM in response to Storm Window Replacement

ivan: IA has a great reputation as a general contractor, but said they would not do a job as small as replacing a few storm windows: they only do large scale house renovations.

Posted by: parkslopemom at May 24, 2009 6:33 PM in response to Storm Window Replacement

It was a pleasure to work with Jay at New Image Glass and Windows. He installed one custom made triple track storm window with warrantee, refinished the sills and caulked all my other windows for me yesterday. He's calm, careful, respectful polite and efficient and does a thoroughly good job as well as cleaning and taking away all the debris . He's at 347-408-5602

Posted by: earthandfire at May 24, 2009 8:05 PM in response to Storm Window Replacement

i would be willing to buy the tiles

Posted by: meme at May 24, 2009 8:45 PM in response to seeking someone to remove mantel

Why don't you try www.HappyHouseSit.info as it is a FREE online resource for connecting house and pet (dog & cat etc) sitters with people who need house sitting!

Goodluck!

Posted by: aformoftruth at August 21, 2009 5:52 AM in response to looking for house-sitter

frabjousday,

I just looked up Atlantis ans they seem great. I have a Knoll chair (not really vintage as it is from the 80's)that needs recovering. Were they helpful in picking out/supplying fabric? Also, do you mind telling me the final price of your job?

Thanks.

Posted by: beatgirl at August 25, 2009 4:39 PM in response to Upholstery Recommendations