100 vs 220 window A/C's

Ysabelle, I did call ConED, and after three reps, their best "guess" was that they'd use the same amount of electricity as long as the EER rating was the same. Their answer did not leave me with confidence, though.

Posted by: parkslopemom at November 28, 2007 11:03 AM in response to 100 vs 220 window A/C's

Also, could someone discuss the difference between a Steam washer and a front loading high efficiency washer?

Posted by: parkslopemom at January 2, 2008 3:39 PM in response to LG or Whirlpool Steam Washers -- comments?

We used All H.V.A.C. to rebuild our gas forced air furnace two years ago. They were on the top end in their price bid, but were meticulous and came highly recommended. I use them for maint. (service contract) and they continue to be great. My neighbor across the street has hot water and just used Vigilante to do the job. Too early to tell if she will have any problems.

Posted by: parkslopemom at January 12, 2008 4:36 PM in response to Heat Issues

Brooklyn Botanic Garden offers great FREE services and much information. Be specific about how much light/sun the area gets and the size of the area (width spread, as well as hight limitations due to the power lines. Do you want one that flowers for a short time, or a longer time? Do you want one with colorful leaves when the flowering is done? Their arborists can give you great info. I went there in person and they were very helpful: what I had in mind turned out to be rather desease prone, so they helped me make another choice. Good luck:)

Posted by: parkslopemom at April 14, 2008 5:52 PM in response to small tree for rowhouse backyard

We also have a rear neighbor with a magnificent cherry tree. It rains down pink blossoms that create a two to three inch thick covering. I have to rake up regularly for about a week. I love the look of it, though - so I'd never want the tree to go away. We had some branches that hung over so far they were above the rain gutters on the back of our house trimmed last year. You'd have to really cut away at a mature cherry to kill it. We used Urban Arborists. I advise you call in a professional arborist to trim the tree in a healthy, visually pleasing way that gives your neighbors a break. If they are still upset -- offer to rake up for them for the week or so it creates a mess in their back yard.

Posted by: parkslopemom at May 2, 2008 6:51 PM in response to Tree Issue

The Park Slope Civic C. printed up signs that are available for free along 7th Ave. Consensus is they have mixed effectiveness: some distributers respect the sign and pass you by, others toss things in regardless. Like the website registration - there is no enforcement. Until there is a way to effectivly fine solicitors....not much to do. Many neighbors are collecting all the papers and 1)sending them off to the Civic C, 2) dumping them in the street trash bins so the city has to deal with all the recyling of paper and/or 3) actually mailing it back to the solicitor.

Posted by: parkslopemom at May 24, 2008 11:19 AM in response to You Can Stop Lawn Litter

ohiise: Thanks for the pictures and links. Now that you have had your green rood for a while - how is it working? Do you ever have to water it or does occasional rain water do the trick? What about in winter?

Posted by: parkslopemom at June 1, 2008 5:27 PM in response to Hot Top Floor Options

5:41 I would love to know how that could be done and who (roofer?) would set that up. We are constantly dealing with too much water coming off the flat roof during those fast and furious rain storms - and it would be great if there was a way to feed it into the yard and/or collect it for future irrigation.

Posted by: parkslopemom at June 3, 2008 5:58 PM in response to roof drain pipe to a primitive drywell?

As parkslopemom says these are very hardy trees. I wouldn't worry about the health; just the aesthetics of a very off balance tree. We have always thought as this time of year as Barbie time in front of our house. Until it rains I even like the pink covered sidewalks. The weird thing of course is your neighbors still will have blossoms.

Posted by: lauriec at May 3, 2008 4:40 PM in response to Tree Issue

"You can't landmark a tree"

Actually,Putnamdenizen, you can.
The magnolia tree outside of what later became the Magnolia Tree Earth Center on Lafayette Avenue was designated in 1970.

Posted by: Bob Marvin at May 3, 2008 8:34 PM in response to Tree Issue

See "The Tree that Owns Itself" in Athens GA.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tree_That_Owns_Itself

"FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION
OF THE GREAT LOVE I BEAR
THIS TREE AND THE GREAT DESIRE
I HAVE FOR ITS PROTECTION
FOR ALL TIME, I CONVEY ENTIRE
POSSESSION OF ITSELF AND
ALL LAND WITHIN EIGHT FEET
OF THE TREE ON ALL SIDES
WILLIAM H. JACKSON"

Posted by: guest at May 4, 2008 12:41 AM in response to Tree Issue

I don't know of anyone in the city that might do it, but you can 'appraise' a tree elsewhere.

Did you go to your neighbor after you talked with their neighbor? Maybe you can buy some time to find an arborist you trust with (1) appraisal for future record (2) trimming to your neighbors liking (3) maybe moving it as someone has suggested.

You neighbor does sound unreasonable, but if you're willing to shell out the cost instead of him/her maybe they'll work with you instead of against you.

RE: appraisal, talk to whom you think it the best garden center or landscape architect to see if they can refer you to someone in NYC or have someone come out from Staten Island or other suburbs to do it.

Please keep us posted. It's unimaginable to think that there are those today celebrating in BBG the very tree your neighbor wants cut!

Posted by: guest at May 4, 2008 11:30 AM in response to Tree Issue

The neighbor relations thing is one thing, but the rule is that the neighbor can trim whatever part of the tree is in their yard, but cannot kill or injure the tree.

Posted by: donatella at May 5, 2008 2:15 PM in response to Tree Issue

I will keep you all posted. Thanks for all the advice!

Posted by: jlo at May 5, 2008 2:49 PM in response to Tree Issue

A sad note, I'm the poster from may 2, 2:25pm.

Our neighbor's beautiful blossoming tree had a serious issue last night.

A giant section equalling about 1/3 of the tree fell off! WTF!? It looked, and still looks so healthy.

Thoughts? Termites? Rot? Blight? I hope the whole tree doesn't have to come down.

Posted by: guest at May 5, 2008 3:39 PM in response to Tree Issue

11:08 that law is being contested and is not enforced so good luck with that

Posted by: guest at May 26, 2008 7:53 AM in response to You Can Stop Lawn Litter

Many restaurants and bars did not pay attention to the no smoking laws when they were first passed.

Then a couple of places got hit with $10-20-30,000 fines and everyone began complying.

Same thing with lawn litter. The fines apply to the advertisers as well as the distributors and the enlties are per piece of litter! They'll all start abiding the law after Circuit City or another big retailer gets hit with $25,000 in fines.

Just hang in, Rome wasn't built in a day. I suggest you get as many of your neighbors as possible to sign up at StopLawnLitter.org.

The more the better because if it looks like no one cares, nothing will change.

Posted by: markf at May 30, 2008 10:23 PM in response to You Can Stop Lawn Litter

Also the sign from StopLawnLitter.org is self-adhering and waterproof, which beats the paper and scoth tape versions a few other people are handing out.

Posted by: markf at May 30, 2008 10:26 PM in response to You Can Stop Lawn Litter