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May 5, 2008
Damn these plaster and lath walls!
Does anyone have any anchoring tips for these? Finding a stud is impossible.
April 28, 2008
How to say goodbye to Polyurethane
I can’t seem to find many tips online on removing polyurethane coats from a wood floor, only advice on how to apply. I definitely want to stain the wood at the top floor of a brownstone. The floors were likely re-finished with poly not too long ago, but the coat is a bit thick and glossy for my taste. Also, I would like to take a go at a white stain on what is probably a white oak floor. The wood is not great so I see no need to keep this poly and ‘natural’ look. Any advice on how to get the wood ready for stain? Also – any luck with a strong pigment white stain? Any advice is much appreciated – or recommendations for those who perform the services…
Thanks!
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Debating the advantageous vs hype of a green roof can go on forever. Bang for buck, they are not always the most effective energy efficient solution for a project, BUT for your personal roof, I see no reason why not. You will get insulation, runoff benefits and more importantly, you will simply enjoy the 'greeness'.
I have a question - are you just going to do green roof modules over the entire area? Or are you also planning a deck?
I am looking into roof deck option as well on a place just purchased in Bed Stuy, probably around 1890's. Even in the archtectural field, I remain perplexed on the process..seems some people just throw them up with no problems, but I have concerns on permitting, load capacity, ect.
Your post was very helpful though!
Posted by: spaderdam at April 21, 2008 12:05 PM in response to The Meeting
Sanding eh? So no 'stripping'?
I have this image of sanding polyurathane and having it get all gummy and sort of melted-sticky.
I have looked into pickling - seems like that might be the way to go...
Posted by: spaderdam at April 28, 2008 5:56 PM in response to How to say goodbye to Polyurethane
Our seller of our condo built in a wooden 'stair' that takes up less space that the 'architectural stair' noted above. It is steep, but safer and much nicer than the metal ladder that was there before. I can take a photo and post it later. It was very well done...
Posted by: spaderdam at May 1, 2008 10:34 AM in response to Interior ladder to roof
Great advice - I already have a few holes big enough to look in and probably spot a stud :)
Also anyone had any success with florent anchors? Not sure if that is the proper name, but they have long thin nails that go in at a downward angle - apparently they do not need to hit studs?
Posted by: spaderdam at May 5, 2008 5:08 PM in response to Damn these plaster and lath walls!
Johnife -
looking to hang mainly shelves (the kind with concealed brackets) so finding a stud would definately be best. You are right abour the plaster - I feel like some of crumbles off if you look at it too hard.
Thanks for the great advice!
Posted by: spaderdam at May 6, 2008 8:46 AM in response to Damn these plaster and lath walls!
People will steal almost anything - we had a 65 lbA/C unit stolen when we left it for about 15 mintues inside our gated stoop. Also broad daylight. Oh, and they also took a huge 6 foor cactus we left there also. Who steals a cactus?
Posted by: spaderdam at June 23, 2008 9:51 AM in response to Gate Thief Strikes Twice in Broad Daylight
I also recommend Howard Brickner - who was recommended to me by two friends.
Posted by: spaderdam at July 18, 2008 1:25 PM in response to Real Estate Lawyer
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I have plaster and lath and am trying to put up a kitchen shelf--one trick I read about was using an old-school magnetic stud-finder ($3) that pops up when you hover over a nail driven into a stud. It is fussy and time-consuming but I am pretty sure I've had some measure of success--definitely found a couple lines of magnetic spots spaced roughly 16-17 inches apart! Might be worth a try...
-Kate F.
Posted by: guest at July 4, 2008 6:09 PM in response to Damn these plaster and lath walls!
use Rick Bierman. find him in manhattan info
Posted by: dbo1995 at July 20, 2008 10:30 PM in response to Real Estate Lawyer
David Brioso
david.brioso@briosolaw.com
Posted by: LilBitOfLuck at July 21, 2008 4:40 PM in response to Real Estate Lawyer
We've had a great experiences on two transactions with Jim Ratliff.
James R. Ratliff
438 4th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Ph. 718 768-0025
Fax 718 768-2348
JRatliffLaw@aol.com
Posted by: statestreeter at July 23, 2008 9:27 AM in response to Real Estate Lawyer
Meth lab!
Posted by: spaderdam at April 21, 2008 11:48 AM in response to Hazmat Team Dispatched to Park Slope Brownstone