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October 2, 2008
low-commitment interior design
I just moved and need a little design help. It will take me 5 years to furnish it the way I want it but I would like someone to help me with the layout. Does anyone have an interior designer who does one-day/huorly consults?
thanks
September 24, 2008
sewer co. recommendations
My bathtub drain is clogged. A plumber came by yesterday and tried two different snakes and couldn't get the blockage to moved so suggested a call a sewer company. Does anyone have any experience with this? I would love to get a recommendation of a plumbing or sewage company that can help me. Any idea of cost would be great so I can prepare myself. Thank you
July 22, 2008
antique table dissembly
I have a mid century wood dining table that needs to be taken apart because it can't fit down the hall to my dining room. I have tried a number of furniture people (Boerum Hill restoration among them) and they either haven't called me back or told me they can't help me. Any suggestions?? thank you
July 16, 2008
central air
Thinking about installing central air in my 3br ground floor apartment. Does anyone have a ballpark figure of the cost range of such a project? thank you.
June 27, 2008
table de/reconstruction
I just moved into a new apartment and my dining table won't fit through the corridor into the dining room. The legs need to be removed but they are screwed AND glued on. This table is really the only thing of any value I own so I'd like to take some care with it. Does anyone know of any restoration/builder type services that can help me?
tia
Author's Comments
Thank you Bond. There is glue involved and the legs are not the only problem. The construction is such that the top has to separate as well, or so said a restorer named Steve LoPiccolo when he came to look at it. He gave me the name of a table guy who never called me back. This is a strangely difficult task. I moved a month ago!
Posted by: mlbee at July 22, 2008 11:42 AM in response to antique table dissembly
I will post one tomorrow! thanks
Posted by: mlbee at July 23, 2008 10:32 AM in response to antique table dissembly
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
Chip,
This is an oft asked question and you are asking in the right place.
Do a search on FSBO and you will find a bunch of tips
Posted by: guest at June 27, 2008 4:20 PM in response to What's involved in selling FSBO?
Chip, you have to decide on a listing price, take some good pics, and advertise your place. 90% of people look at NYT.com and craigslist, so those are good places to start. NYT.com is not expensive (maybe $60 a week or so, I don't remember) and craigslist is free.
If and when you accept an offer, you get mortgage pre-approval information from the buyer (if they have it) and your attorney will draft a contract to send to theirs. There is no credit check done by the seller, because you're relying on the mortgage pre-approval for that.
I've done FSBO before, and my only regret was that I feel that a broker could have negotiated better on my behalf. It can sometimes be awkward for both the buyer and seller to negotiate directly.
From the buyer's end, my one piece of advice is to avoid over-advertising and over-talking when people come to look at your place. Good luck!
Posted by: seahag21 at June 27, 2008 8:29 PM in response to What's involved in selling FSBO?
thanks everyone!
Posted by: chip at June 30, 2008 12:38 PM in response to What's involved in selling FSBO?
Hmmm.......Curious. Do you happen to have a photo?
Posted by: Bond at July 22, 2008 4:31 PM in response to antique table dissembly
I will post one tomorrow! thanks
Posted by: mlbee at July 23, 2008 10:32 AM in response to antique table dissembly
maybe I can help you ,please callme for an interview, my number is 347 209 8890.
Posted by: levis at July 24, 2008 10:11 PM in response to antique table dissembly
RE agents RARELY earn their 6%. I'm with chip.
Posted by: mlbee at June 27, 2008 3:00 PM in response to What's involved in selling FSBO?