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May 10, 2008
Tree Pit
I just had a New tree put into a pit in front of my house. Does anyone know where to get the metal Fence that goes around the tree pit? i looked at lowes but they did not have any.
April 11, 2008
Rails and removing paint
Has anyone removed paint from the railings outside on the stairs. I am looking for the best method
March 30, 2008
Front doors and type of wood i should buy
I am buying a pair of new front doors. The woodworker has offered me 3 types of wood. Sugar pine I really don't like this one because i feel with nyc winters it will warp over time. Mahogony but these are to expensive for me. The last type is spanish cedar wood. Has anyone used this for front doors? any opinions on this wood?
February 5, 2008
Door Price
Can anyone advise me on this front door issue. I was quoted $23,000 for a pair of Sugar Pine front doors from a wood craftsman recomended on this site. To me this seems like a lot of money. Currently i have a single door with a transom on top. I was hopeing to change that to 2 full length doors with no transom. Has anyone bought new doors? what was the price? Would it be less expensive if i went with 2 doors and a transom? Has anyone bought doors from Eddie and had them look the way they intended? thanks
January 25, 2008
Banging pipes
I have Gas boiler steam unit that is keeping everyone up at night> there is a lot of banging going on with the pipes. Does anyone know how to stop this?
December 17, 2007
Microwave venting
Does anyone think i need to vent my microwave that is located directly over my stove? i am worried about carbon monoxide. thanks
December 13, 2007
Accountant for multi family
Need a accountant that knows the in's and outs of preparing taxes for buildings and write offs. This is a 4 family home and the first year owning it. Any help is appreciated greatly.
December 11, 2007
Burnham boiler confusion
Just had a independece boiler put in . the unit is steam heat. the plumbers told me the unit is a self cleaning boiler that needs no draining of water i do nothing at all. Then i was told by another boiler maintance proffesional that i do have to drain the boiler and refill with water. The unit has a self water feeder. I just want to know if i should drain this boiler or do nothing. Any help appreciated greatly.
November 16, 2007
freezing in my apt?
I live on the top floor of a 4 story brownstone> the thermostat is on the bottom floor above the boiler and basement. The top floor where i am is freezing. It is around 8 to 10 degrees cooler on the top than the bottom floor. I have gas steam heat with radiators. Do i need to move the thermostat? my wife says to just put the thermostat higher, but i have it up to 76 and it is still only 68 on my floor. It will get to the set tempeture on the bottom floor and shut off i guess leaving us cold on the top floor.
Author's Comments
Might have a crack in the boiler i just went thru that.
Posted by: ronman at December 31, 2007 1:14 AM in response to How often do you top off your boiler?
The prices are not falling and i Agree about the nabe being linked with Park Slope. Right now face it or not the prices have no reason to fall. The prices will level off
Posted by: ronman at January 8, 2008 11:39 AM in response to Windsor Terrace: Hot or Not?
I think that Henry street all the way down from Bklyn Heights to Carroll Gardens is Beautiful and one of the nicest blocks in NYC. They should just leave it alone.
Posted by: ronman at January 9, 2008 1:48 PM in response to 110 Amity Proposal Takes a Drubbing at LPC Hearing
Cops get murder rate down to under 500 and you are posting this about the NYPD? Are you kidding me. If you were in any other state you would have been scared to even post this. you should be licking there Balls.
Posted by: ronman at January 9, 2008 7:46 PM in response to Closing Bell: New York's Finest, Leading by Example
House is worth it very much so.
Posted by: ronman at January 9, 2008 11:28 PM in response to House of the Day: 78 3rd Place
I think Carroll Gardens is much nicer than park Slope and safer to
Posted by: ronman at January 10, 2008 12:02 AM in response to House of the Day: 78 3rd Place
I Think Mr. Brownstoner needs to go to carroll Gardens a little more often. Ummmm Hello this is the safest nabe besides Brooklyn heights in Brooklyn. UMMM no there is no inventory glut, there is nothing for sale. I can not believe you people don't get it how close to manhattan Carroll Gardens is 3 stops. 24 min to midtown what more do you want? and yes the school is a top notch ps58. If you guys think you can find better than go buy in Clinton Hill.
Posted by: ronman at January 15, 2008 3:00 PM in response to House of the Day: 40 2nd Place
You are right Brooklyn Heights is probably not as safe as Cobble Hill Carroll Gardens. But overall the 3 of them are Very safe. My bad.
Posted by: ronman at January 15, 2008 4:00 PM in response to House of the Day: 40 2nd Place
Guest 3:58 i agree with you, the people on this board keep complaining about prices, but nobody is complaining about a stupid Painting by Picasso going for $200 million are they?
Posted by: ronman at January 15, 2008 4:01 PM in response to House of the Day: 40 2nd Place
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http://treesny.com/trees_pitguards.htm
For a list of approved TreePit Guards and names of installers.
Posted by: spanishfish at May 11, 2008 8:18 AM in response to Tree Pit
I used a Vietnamese guy named Peter, cell 917-660-1885. I had some other stuff done at the same time. He anchored it into the concrete, didn't just drop it in.
Posted by: denton at May 11, 2008 9:05 AM in response to Tree Pit
You might be able to get one installed for free, through the Borough President's Office:
http://www.hawthornestreet.com/2008/05/tree-pit-guards.html#comments
Posted by: Bob Marvin at May 11, 2008 9:58 AM in response to Tree Pit
I went with keyspan and thought it to be very professional. I could have saved a little but would rather no headaches.
Posted by: ronman at December 31, 2007 1:13 AM in response to Gas Boiler replacement recommendations?