redoxalis's Profile

  • brooke farrell
  • 1994
  • 2005
  • Brooklyn
  • Carroll Gardens
  • House
  • midwife
  • Female

Author's Posts

November 4, 2008

carpentry recs

I would like to build a wall in the hallway of my brownstone to separate my duplex from the upper two floors. I would also like to build a closet and open a new doorway into the parlor.

Any recommendations for contractors or carpenters to do this job.

Posted in Forum by redoxalis at 1:51 PM | Comments (4)
Categories: Carpentry

August 2, 2008

MYSTERY: hot water suddenly coming from cold water taps

Late last night hot water started coming from my cold water taps. I've had no recent plumbing done. It is happening on all floors of the house. Any idea what the cause might be?

Posted in Forum by redoxalis at 7:30 AM | Comments (3)
Categories: Plumbing

July 12, 2008

re-wiring a fan

Does anyone know an electrician willing to rewire an old fan?

Posted in Forum by redoxalis at 5:12 PM | Comments (2)
Categories: Electricians

Author's Comments

I just did my stoop with Masonry Brown from Benjamin Moore. It is a close match.

Posted by: redoxalis at August 15, 2009 12:08 PM in response to "Brownstone" Paint

I just filled out the form. I have a lot of stuff. Am in Carroll Gardens as well.

Posted by: redoxalis at August 5, 2009 8:26 PM in response to Donate your Reno "Salvageables"

I got it at Home Depot.

Posted by: redoxalis at January 13, 2009 1:17 PM in response to sink strainer basket 2-1/2" size

I live just around the block. Not such an easy commute unless you bike. I also think not so cheap unless you can bunk with my rent controlled tenant who pays $275. But great neighborhood.

Posted by: redoxalis at December 19, 2008 10:48 AM in response to Columbia Street and Woodhull Street

thanks master plumber. Mrhancock I know it is hot, however not hot enough to produce scalding water.

Posted by: redoxalis at August 2, 2008 11:22 AM in response to MYSTERY: hot water suddenly coming from cold water taps

Responses to Author's Forum Comments

Well it's not too far from the train station which is fairly quick to Manhattan, no?

Right now I've negotiated the rent to 1550 for one bedroom ~650 sq ft, but I was hoping that I could get them to go lower.

Posted by: BKed at December 19, 2008 2:17 PM in response to Columbia Street and Woodhull Street

Did you try Pintchik on Flatbush? They have a secret plumbing section in the basement.

Posted by: BrooklynButler at January 14, 2009 4:33 PM in response to sink strainer basket 2-1/2" size

Thank you, Redoxalis!

Posted by: sally at August 15, 2009 12:15 PM in response to "Brownstone" Paint

After someone graffitied our painted brownstone we went to Pinchik to get a paint match. Although I had selected something from Benjamin Moore, Pinchik had a more perfect color already available. They just grabbed it off a shelf behind the counter. Now you can hardly tell where we had to repaint. If you paint the treads of the stair, make sure to mix some sand in the paint for traction.

Posted by: bessie2 at August 17, 2009 11:00 AM in response to "Brownstone" Paint