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November 20, 2008
Opening space under stoop
I would like to open up the space under our stoop for bike storage etc. I see many people with open space under their stoops and a few that are like mine.
Obviously, you need to have someone do it who won't knock the whole thing down. I'm replacing a sidewalk square in the front of the building too and have gotten a few names of contractors from Brownstoner for that.
Has anyone else done this? Or have any advice they can offer. It seems that it wouldn't be much more than a cautious demo job but I can't be sure.
Thanks for any advice.
April 17, 2008
FREE SOIL!
If anyone needs good soil for their spring gardening I have at least 12 sacks of soil available. I'm in Boerum Hill and you'd need to be able to come pick up. Email me at nyflicka1@hotmail.com if interested.
February 21, 2008
Disposing of Old Thermostat w Mercury
We replaced our old thermostat with a new, more efficient digital one. There is mercury in the old one and I want to be sure we dispose of it properly. Anyone know what to do?
November 14, 2007
Free Soil!
We have about 15 bags of very nice top soil to give away free if you are willing to pick it up yourself. I'm in Boerum Hill. Email me if you're interested: nyflicka1@hotmail.com
November 13, 2007
Disposing of Soil
We're doing some landscaping in our yard and are going to be getting rid of quite a few bags of our old soil. Is that the sort of thing you put out on trash day? I know you call 311 for wood disposal but not sure about soil. Anyone know? Thanks.
October 15, 2007
Legality of Outdoor Propane Heater
I know many people have those outdoor cafe propane heaters in their backyards and we would love one to extend our outdoor season. But what is the legality of these things? We have a brownstone and a backyard with a deck right off the back. Thanks for any input.
August 26, 2007
Installing a dryer/vent & ducting
We are thinking of moving our washer& dryer to a large closet next to our kitchen on the ground floor of our brownstone and need to have someone do all the ductwork & venting out the back necessary. Who do you get to do that? If you know someone good, suggestions are very welcome. Thanks!
Author's Comments
Yes, Kingsway Exterminating: 718-859-8448. Richard & Joseph Kourbage. Nice, honest, prompt guys.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 8, 2008 4:38 PM in response to Mice have become insufferably cavalier about strolling through my home
I think that buying bulbs or some rhizomes etc online is fine : www.whiteflowerfarm.com or www.springhillnursery.com. But I would agree with the rest about not buying live plants or trees online. There is an excellent and very well-priced nursery called Rosedale nurseries a friend turned me onto(www.rosedalenurseries.com)up the Hudson about 40-minutes, much cheaper than anything here in the city. Good luck!
Posted by: nyflicka at September 30, 2008 9:46 AM in response to Buying Outdoor Plants Online
Yes, hello Mordy.
Posted by: nyflicka at August 18, 2008 8:22 PM in response to This CO-OP got me going
I highly recommend Ryan Fortier too. He's a good honest guy.
Posted by: nyflicka at August 5, 2008 5:39 PM in response to Can anyone recommend good insurance agent?
Thanks, Biff & Park Sloper. It is a quirky language for sure... quite odd to hear when you don't speak it. Glad you like the trägård (garden in swedish).
Posted by: nyflicka at July 30, 2008 5:53 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Refining in Boerum Hill
Ja, Park Sloper
Jag är halv svenskt. Är du?
Posted by: nyflicka at July 30, 2008 3:32 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Refining in Boerum Hill
Hey "i disagree"- so you've been here before? Cool. It is an interesting block, with so many yards back to back. We are certainly lucky not having so much canopy around us for sure. And the open space around us really lets the breeze and light come in. The lot right behind us is empty - something is will certainly go there eventually, until then...
Posted by: nyflicka at July 30, 2008 1:41 PM in response to Garden of the Day: Refining in Boerum Hill
Thanks guys. Yea, we pretty much have turned into hermits. I can never get home fast enough.
Posted by: nyflicka at July 30, 2008 11:52 AM in response to Garden of the Day: Refining in Boerum Hill
This (the original post)has the stink of Aguayo & Huebener written all over it.
Posted by: nyflicka at July 7, 2008 10:23 PM in response to owner backs out of offer
Richard Perri @ Professional Home Inspections, 718-828-9116 is a fantastic engineer/inspector. He takes his time and really schools you on everything he sees.
Posted by: nyflicka at May 23, 2008 9:04 AM in response to INSPECTION
We put in an Ikea Kitchen. I actually went to an amazing blog called "Ikea Fans" and there are designers who run the blog. They designed our kitchen for free - with lots of input from us. Saved it onto the Ikea design website, then we just went to Ikea, printed out the order, rented a truck and brought it home. Then we had one of the official Ikea installers rip out and dispose of our old kitchen and put in the new one. We used www. traemand.com. They were excellent and done in 2 1/2 days. We had a separate plumber and electrician do the other stuff. Good luck.
Posted by: nyflicka at May 22, 2008 9:32 AM in response to IKEA Kitchen
just bought a few myself from:
www.gardenerssupply.com
very nice.
Posted by: nyflicka at April 21, 2008 6:38 PM in response to Self Watering Planters
I went to Kimera on Atlantic Ave.
http://www.kimeradesign.com/frames/atlantic.html
She made beautiful silk curtains for us. Good luck!
Posted by: nyflicka at March 26, 2008 6:24 PM in response to seamstress
I went to Kimera on Atlantic Ave.
http://www.kimeradesign.com/frames/atlantic.html
She made beautiful silk curtains for us. Good luck!
Posted by: nyflicka at March 26, 2008 6:23 PM in response to seamstress
Just fyi, we have had none of the problems Rick referred to. It's been very good.
Posted by: nyflicka at December 20, 2007 9:00 AM in response to Wireless doorbells?
We actually just bought a great (and stylish) looking one from the MOMA design store online - of all places. It's Jim Jensen's design and has 5 different tones. It's pretty nifty, easy to install and has great range. We have a 3 story brownstone. momastore.org
Posted by: nyflicka at December 19, 2007 9:07 PM in response to Wireless doorbells?
Jack Gavin at St John's Woodworking does lovely work and is a really nice guy:
http://www.saintjohnsplace.com/
Posted by: nyflicka at November 8, 2007 8:59 AM in response to custom cabinets
We moved to bergen & bond in january and this nabe is fantasic! Are there projects nearby? Yes. But this is NYC and there are projects everywhere. We have experienced no problems. Bergen & Hoyt is really lovely. It's a great area because it's nearly all brownstones. It gives off a great vibe. Good luck!
Posted by: nyflicka at November 3, 2007 7:12 PM in response to Bergen & Hoyt--Good location?
9:57- you are likely right there.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 29, 2007 10:02 AM in response to Roslyn Huebener Strikes Again
As I said, their job is not to become "friends", it was just a happy coincidence. If you use them know that you have been warned. You may think the Bush administration is "good at their jobs" too.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 29, 2007 9:53 AM in response to Roslyn Huebener Strikes Again
I couldn't agree more. Since the hell they put us through last year, I have been trying to get the EXACT same words out there as much as possible. It's not "hot air wasted". You do not need to be a venal, horrible crook to sell a place. In fact, the place we ended up buying was through a lovely broker who is now our friend. Not that they need to be your pals either, just business-like. A & H, completely screwed up our deal. Roslyn was calling me, sometimes 8 times a day, trying to get me to drop "the silly mortgage contingency" on our contract. "Everybody does it". The broker under her that we were working with had no idea that Roslyn was trying to work on a different deal with someone else when we had already written a 6-figure check for the down payment. I'd get her calls too crying about how Roslyn is behaving strangely. It was like high school with giant $$ amounts attached. Eventually, and blissfully the deal fell through. They ended up getting 30K less for the house than we offered and closed 3 months later than we did on the great place we found that week. A& H are the most unethical bastards I have seen. They should go down. Call it hot air, but they are the worst of the worst.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 29, 2007 9:41 AM in response to Roslyn Huebener Strikes Again
I loved Movers Not Shakers too. They were exceptional 718-243-0221. Tell them Michelle from Bond St sent you.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 19, 2007 9:15 AM in response to Good Moving Companies
This has the filthy stink of the crooks at both offices of Aguayo & Huebener. Is it common? Yes. But they are the worst of the worst.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 12, 2007 6:15 PM in response to Making an Offer and the Shady Real Estate Broker
We are having the same problem and getting the parks dept to get back to us regarding the "free" program is near impossible. Can people provide the phone # for J & L Landscaping, or anyone else for that matter? (we are not landmarked). Thanks!
Posted by: nyflicka at October 12, 2007 8:34 AM in response to Sidewalks and bulging tree roots
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And there's always Shannon's nursery... Less expensive than the Red Hook nurseries and I've found them very responsive.
Posted by: Back40 at September 30, 2008 10:27 PM in response to Buying Outdoor Plants Online
I have to disagree with some of the above posters. I have been ordering from Bluestone Perennials for years. I have purchased shrubs, perennials and bulbs. They are reasonably priced, and their sales are fantastic. I love the terminal market, but Bluestone has a much larger selection, and best of all, their plants are guaranteed. If a plant dies, etc, they will replace it free of charge. Their search engine is great as well.
Posted by: kirby at October 1, 2008 9:36 AM in response to Buying Outdoor Plants Online
A cat would put the little buggers in their place. Furtive mice are bad enough, but cavalier ones....
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 8, 2008 4:44 PM in response to Mice have become insufferably cavalier about strolling through my home
Funny description. I'm picturing the cocky little rodents "strolling" through your living room with their top-hats, pocket watches and canes.
Posted by: Susan Elkins at October 8, 2008 5:25 PM in response to Mice have become insufferably cavalier about strolling through my home
I have two resident mouse exterminators (aka cats) on permanent and exclusive retainer. A mouse tried entering our apartment this morning, and the cats were right on to it. It must have heard or smelled them, because it decided that any adventure into our apartment might be very short.
Posted by: bohuma at October 9, 2008 10:21 AM in response to Mice have become insufferably cavalier about strolling through my home
Cats are absolutely your best solution but, for many it's not a workable option. Not only do cats catch the mice but mice are instinctively afraid of cats and will stay away from homes that have cats.
You can trick the mice into thinking you have cats though. You just have to ask your neighbors who have cats if you can have some of the fur that they've shed (We call them tumbleweeds). No matter how frequently I clean I find a tumbleweed of fur floating across the floor from time to time and if you place the fur around steel wool and shove it in the cracks where the mice have been seen coming in you will trick them into thinking that there are cats in the house.
Posted by: TownhouseLady at October 9, 2008 12:27 PM in response to Mice have become insufferably cavalier about strolling through my home
That was the implosion of the Mutant Asset Bubble. No go back to sleep.
The What
Someday this war is gonna end...
Posted by: what at October 28, 2008 9:13 AM in response to Explosion at 8:50am?
The sky is falling, the sky is falling. Hurry, we must run and tell the King.
Big rally today guys!!!!
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at October 28, 2008 9:15 AM in response to Explosion at 8:50am?
No one cares about your Mutant asset bubble.
Posted by: nybk01 at October 28, 2008 9:19 AM in response to Explosion at 8:50am?
Sounded like an explosion to me but maybe it was thunder.
Posted by: gab at October 28, 2008 9:30 AM in response to Explosion at 8:50am?
Yes, thunder.
Posted by: nyflicka at October 28, 2008 9:02 AM in response to Explosion at 8:50am?