hi,
is this still available? if so, how can i contact you to arrnge pick up? it would be perfect for my kitchen. i unfortunately had a similar one but had to leave it in queens!
thx

Posted by: noplacelikehome at May 24, 2009 5:56 PM in response to Free vintage stove

thank you all for your suggestions. hc your solution sounds like it might work well for me. where is phils a/c?

Posted by: noplacelikehome at May 7, 2009 8:29 PM in response to central a/c with forced hot air

thanks for your comments. it makes perfect sense. can you tell me how much demo would be involved in having different vents? when i first moved in i did a lot of reno, and the dust was awful. i never want to go through that again!

Posted by: noplacelikehome at May 7, 2009 4:09 PM in response to central a/c with forced hot air

i too have been thinking about enclosing my tub. i love the idea of glass panels, however i can't figure out how they would be secured to the edge of the tub as it is rounded. wouldn't it need to be a flat surface?

Posted by: noplacelikehome at April 25, 2009 10:39 AM in response to Tiling in a clawfoot bathtub

yes Nick was great. used Premier years ago, they did not seal my skylight properly and it leaked. did some other roof repairs and I needed to have them done over....by Nick.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at December 28, 2008 12:19 PM in response to Roofer Needed

i just used a guy that was recommended on this sight called shane, shanedeary@hotmail.com. he is the nicest guy, is a carpenter and a true craftsperson. he repaired two wooden entry doors and secured my entire stair banister,...all three floors, repaired missing pieces on my newel post.. he was great.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at December 13, 2008 6:08 PM in response to Need Spindles

i asked the same question a month or so ago and was given the name 'white glove elite' in manhattan. i used them twice and both times was very pleased. $25 per hour

Posted by: noplacelikehome at December 13, 2008 5:54 PM in response to One Time Cleaning Person

i heard fabric softener works but i don't know how much or if you mix it with water

Posted by: noplacelikehome at December 13, 2008 5:49 PM in response to recommended technique for removing stubborn wallpaper???

thanks for the rec, i will call judith. understood about telling in advance that this is a house.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at November 4, 2008 3:23 PM in response to need house cleaner

thanks
i tried miracle maids but last time was very disappointed. will try white glove.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at November 3, 2008 12:21 PM in response to need house cleaner

i have not seen any posts about this but the liquor store on grand and greene was held up at gunpoint on oct. 8th. late afternoon. the owner was shot in the finger and is ok, they caught the guy, a 16 year old kid.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at November 3, 2008 12:16 PM in response to Street smarts

Just be careful that your cleaning person understands that this is a house (multiple floors) and not an apartment. Over the years, I've been surprised that my apartment friends recommend cleaning folks who wither at the reality of climbing ladders, running up and down stairs, and dealing with all sorts of ornate woodwork and moldings. It's really hard work.

imho

Posted by: walester at November 3, 2008 3:54 PM in response to need house cleaner

Wow, 30 times before 14! I hope that you were never seriously hurt. I don't know but that seems like it may be a record. I too grew up in Brooklyn during the good and bad times but I have only been mugged twice.

You do give sound advice. If only you had followed your own advice sooner.

Posted by: Chaka at November 3, 2008 5:22 PM in response to Street smarts

The level of ipod use I see on relatively deserted streets amazes me, and there are a lot of other relevant points here. A petty crime has a structure that you can see from a mile away if you are paying attention. My personal list of watch-fors is:

1. Avoid that group of boys that's dividing the street, so that you have to run their gauntlet.

2. Avoid walking by or putting yourself in obvious hiding places.

3. Avoid anyone who is without obvious purpose.

4. Avoid anyone who is obviously throwing an intense vibe.

This site is pretty good:

http://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com/

But you know, I don't think this has to be about race to be true. In fact, I think that thinking about street safety in terms of political correctness or the dismissal of political correctness has the potential to blind a person to what the actual bad situations are.

I've been mugged too, and I have to say that I have never been mugged by a black person, myself. White people do commit street crime. I think it makes more sense to look for people who are setting you up than it does to look for a specific skin color or even a "thuggish" appearance.

Posted by: vanburenproud at November 3, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Street smarts

Just want to clarify my political correctness point, although I know you're not flaming me over it. It's really not about race. Yes, I was mugged by a veritable rainbow coalition of folks during my youth. I guess my point is that the demographic that reads this blog trends towards the liberal (of which I am one) and while these people might have no problem exercising their common sense with a sketchy looking white person, with minorities, out of white liberal guilt etc., they might not listen their intuition and be afraid they are going to offend someone. So my point really is, sketchy is sketchy, and even if you are occasionally wrong you have to listen to your intuition. This doesn't mean you are calling the police on them. And yes, people who dress better or look better can cause problems too, but I'm talking about street crime.

Part of me being mugged a lot, or "yoked", as Lethem would say, was that I grew up with so much autonomy in the city. My friends and I would wander all over the city and I took the subway to school. This was sort of before the national paranoia with children, ironically enough, since it was actually dangerous! The muggings didn't usually net a lot for the muggers-- typically a bus or subway pass and a dollar or two. (My allowance was $5 a week! ) Sometimes the muggings were quick and perfunctory, all business, but often the people were sadistic and got off on power tripping, drawing the process out. Exactly like my experience with police officers, as a matter of fact... Once I hit about 5' 9'' and filled out a bit the muggings stopped. Just like National Geographic, -- the young, the old, the weak, the sick .... all targets...

But, the City was still a kick ass place to grow up. And I didn't learn how to drive until AFTER i learned how to drink....

Posted by: hoffster at November 3, 2008 8:02 PM in response to Street smarts

thanks for the rec, i will call judith. understood about telling in advance that this is a house.

Posted by: noplacelikehome at November 4, 2008 3:23 PM in response to need house cleaner

We use two excellent, reliable, thorough and trustworthy cleaning women. They are available on Mondays and/or Wednesdays. They work all over the city, but clean many houses in Park Slope. Highly recommended! Contact Verna and Margaret at 718.450.1737.

Posted by: carriefharvey at December 2, 2008 2:28 PM in response to need house cleaner

i've used http://www.maidoncall.com and they are very professional and thorough. 212-242-1774 ask for Val or Joe

Posted by: jhuyghe at December 4, 2008 10:58 AM in response to need house cleaner

I took some stubborn wall paper off with a $50 steamer from Home Depot. It was by far the easiest way.

Posted by: mariano at December 13, 2008 8:58 PM in response to recommended technique for removing stubborn wallpaper???

I had Soxco (South Oxford Stair Co) make and install new spindles and newel post - matching the existing ones - for me and they did a great job. I recommend them.

Posted by: Northie at December 13, 2008 10:12 PM in response to Need Spindles

I used a steamer too & some sections came off easily while others took several bouts. Scoring helps a lot & I, too, found vinegar to work but soap might be better depending on what adhesive is on the backing. I had layers going back nearly 100 years & different rooms responded differently.

Posted by: Arkady at December 14, 2008 3:20 PM in response to recommended technique for removing stubborn wallpaper???