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Lulu
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In Manhattan Silly
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June 10, 2008

Feast Your Eyes On This

I got this in my mailbox today. I already have a crew working on my place but I thought I would drop this here and let you all go at it. This Old House wants a New York project and they are taking submissions. I have watched this show since I was a young las and would LOVE to be involved. Too Bad.
Good Luck.

"Hey, all

TOH TV, for the first time ever, is coming to NYC for the fall/winter 2008
project. They're seeking submissions now.

Here's the link: http://www(dot)thisoldhouse(dot)com/nyc

Why send this link around? The TV show gets it
submissions, and your friends get the opportunity to hang out with Tom and
Norm.

thanks
--
Betsy Andrews
Online Editor
This Old House
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 27th floor
New York, NY 10036
T: 212.522.3586
F: 212.522.9438
E: betsy_andrews@timeinc (dot) com
http://www (dot) thisoldhouse (dot) com"

May 15, 2008

Marble slab grave yard?

I am looking for a couple of old, large but thin marble slabs (at least three feet by three but bigger is better.) I want to be able to look at a large range of product within an hour or so of Manhattan. I know OGT Scranton probably has a large selection but its an overnight trip really.

Author's Comments

was it old or new?

Posted by: lulu1212 at May 15, 2008 9:35 PM in response to Marble slab grave yard?

Well, I went to OGT Scranton anyway. Had to see this thing myself. What a glorious mess it was. :)
I found some perfect slabs there and even found some nice folks to help with the purchase.
Thanks for the tips.

Posted by: lulu1212 at May 18, 2008 4:16 PM in response to Marble slab grave yard?

I used the Little Elves when I moved into my apartment post construction. I found them to be very professional in every way.

I imagine if they are not exactly what you are looking for, they will recommend someone. I recently called them to recommend a window washer and it was a great recommendation.

http://www.nyelves.com/services.htm

Posted by: lulu1212 at June 3, 2008 3:53 PM in response to Can anyone recommend cleaners to clean out a rental unit?

If you go to the top of the page and put something like old stove repair in the search box, you will find similar postings with lots of feedback and suggestions.

Good Luck!

Posted by: lulu1212 at June 3, 2008 3:56 PM in response to bringing an old stove back to life...

Oh, I did not write it down but if you call little elves they will tell you. THey are a Russian business.

The window washer team was AWESOME. I watched them in awe. THey wore construction slippers and laid down towels everywhere they worked. Again, awesome.

Posted by: lulu1212 at June 3, 2008 10:59 PM in response to Can anyone recommend cleaners to clean out a rental unit?

I don't remember each. They took measurements of each window and worked it out that way. Some of my windows are HUGE, four feet by 9 feet. I think each was about 70.00. It hard to estimate because they did it by measurements.

Sorry I am not much help with the pricing. I was rushing to get them cleaned right before a big party at my house and I just shelled out the cash and moved on to serving drinks. :)

Just call them, they are very nice on the phone. PS I called them and they came out THE NEXT day.
:)

Posted by: lulu1212 at June 4, 2008 3:32 PM in response to Can anyone recommend cleaners to clean out a rental unit?

Oh no, my fantasy is crushed. :)
But really, the trials and tribulations are not that different than any other reno job. I reckon the work/tradesmen will be above par. No?

And its This Old House man..... the first reality show ever...

Posted by: lulu1212 at June 10, 2008 12:41 PM in response to Feast Your Eyes On This