vschrager's Profile
- Victor Schrager
- 2007
- 2006
- Brooklyn
- Boerum Hill
- House
- photographer
- Male
- 56
Author's Posts
July 16, 2008
Best way to deal with mosquitos?
My back yard is really loaded with them. There is no standing water. Does someone know a poison free way to keep them down?
April 2, 2008
Anyone want an apple tree?
I am going to dig up an apple tree from my Boerum Hill back yard - it is about 9 feet high and had a few apples on it last year - probably mid next week. Leave your email in reply.
February 13, 2008
Home repair made easy!
I'm not making this up - honest.
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January 31, 2008
sealing sanded floors
I am sanding my original 19th century floors because they look so grungy and yellow - after they are done what is the best thing to seal them with - water based poly? wax? I don't want any shine, or for them to darken up when I seal them. I would like them to stay fresher looking. Grateful for any suggestions.
November 14, 2007
Dean St/Bergen St backyard border
There is a difference in elevation of about 3 feet between the backyards of Dean Street and Bergen Street - between Bond and Nevins - but it is adjusted as a "step" located about 6 feet over the property line into the Bergen Street side - all the way up the block. Does anyone know why this wouldn't have been located on the property line? Perhaps there was an alley at some point?
October 19, 2007
need a handyman
just for odds and ends, preferably in Boerum Hill/Carroll Gardens area. If you have a good person, I would love to know about them. Thanks.
Author's Comments
I'm interested in one - tried your email but it didn't go through - please reply to vs@victorschrager.com
Thanks
Posted by: vschrager at November 12, 2007 8:22 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
http://toolsmet.com/paint-strippers-and-removers/5.html
there's a few more gems here.
Posted by: vschrager at February 13, 2008 6:33 PM in response to Home repair made easy!
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
That is part of the charm of it all! ;-) I really don't want to have my house demolished so that I can restore my fireplace!
Any reviews of 1 Hour Chimney Corp. aka AAA Chimney Corp. and Chimney Doctors (Marcel)?
Bikherboy - which company did you use? LOL regarding the pigeon! I'll remember to have them put a screen in. I don't want to experience any vermin - I freak out when there's a bug in the house!
Posted by: Flintstone at August 28, 2007 10:05 AM in response to Has anyone heard of "Thermocrete?"
If one were to buy one, Who would remove the mantles (carefully) and possibly deliver?
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 8:38 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
vs@victorschrager.com?
Is Victor a reseller who'll just dust these mantles o=off and sell them to the next yuppy? Got to be pretty desperate to put your e-mail out there Mr. Victor!
Please, Renovate322@yahoo.com, try to give these mantles a nice home where they'll stay, not throw them into the (overpriced) salvage trade.
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 8:39 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
If you have a four story brownstone with five mantles, it means you have all of the original ones. The back of the garden floor would have had a cast iron cooking stove in what would have been the kitchen.
It's relatively rare to have all of the mantles. I have them in my place. I think people are just reacting to that since most who love these old houses love the mantles, whether the fireplaces are still used, or for decorative purposes.
I agree with the others that it's a shame they are not being retained. It most likely relfects a lack of foresight in designing the spaces your renovating. Offensive to say so, but hey, just my opinion. Hopefully you're not ripping out any other in tact original detail.
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 8:56 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
Dear Poster,
I would LOVE to buy one or two of your mantels (if I can afford it) for my house. I can't get the email to work either, but would you call me at 503-490-5511?
I am not a "re-seller" and could come get them out and pick them up etc. And I won't give you any sh_t for taking them out! :)
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 10:20 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
This is for 4:30 PM.....Finally someone who is speaking the truth! Thank you for shedding light to these people who believe OG is everything!!!
Posted by: mysideofstuy at November 12, 2007 10:21 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
3:07 and 8:56
After OP is done with renovations you should never visit or set foot into that House! Protest and show who is KING!
Get a life.
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 10:31 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
images are posted
http://www.flickr.com/photos/20407403@N07/
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 10:34 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
Hope you know what you're doing, OP, because most people ripping out details like this do not. Good luck with your design.
Posted by: guest at November 12, 2007 11:06 PM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
Hi there poster. I have emailed you two times about the mantles and got no response. (check your bulk email?)
I am renovating a townhouse on the UWS and am look to replace two wood mantels that are decrepit and rotted.
You can email me here:
hhitchc@yahoo.com
PS and oh by the way... thanks for posting instead of tossing the pieces in the cover of night, as most people do. Long live salvage!
Posted by: guest at November 13, 2007 11:05 AM in response to Marble Fireplace & Mantels Available
blkherboy - is this method of lining an alternative to ripping up the walls to put ceramic liner in an unlined chimney?
Posted by: vschrager at August 26, 2007 8:28 PM in response to Has anyone heard of "Thermocrete?"