Not quite clear here... if Tamer came and gave an estimate, aren't you the one to do the follow up?

Posted by: zapzap at July 22, 2009 1:52 PM in response to Door Rehab and Steps

silly question perhaps.... was there no estimate or contract?

Posted by: zapzap at June 14, 2009 5:22 PM in response to Ripped off??

I think there were thousands of people there enjoying the concert. The benefit part does not bother me at all, I am glad it was there because it pays for some of the other ones.
There are many many more than 300 folks with better seats than those in the gala area, which is way over to the right.
Throughout the years I have gone to many of these concerts, for which they just ask a 3 dollar donation, which is not mandatory. Thank you BRIC for putting this on!

Posted by: zapzap at June 10, 2009 9:03 AM in response to Pay Concerts in Prospect Park

Craigslist always has listings for free moving boxes....
that means you recycle ones that somebody used before, and that is great. Plastic containers are nice but there is way more plastic in the world than the environment can handle....

Posted by: zapzap at June 3, 2009 11:30 AM in response to Cheap Moving Supplies?

Hi
American Clay works with clay, not with paint, as far as I know. Beautiful finish, totally environmentally correct, whatever that means. You can find local experts on their sites. I have had work done by Alessandra Nichols, and can absolutely recommend her.

Posted by: zapzap at April 6, 2009 9:17 PM in response to Eco Friendly Painting

Yes, take that class! Or go to neighbors helping neighbors and find out how you can get a grant to cover closing cost, and all kinds of info.
http://www.nhnhome.org/
Great info, and no hipster complaints!

Posted by: zapzap at January 27, 2009 11:25 AM in response to First-Timer Questions

Agree with both. He's funny too.

Posted by: zapzap at January 18, 2009 7:02 PM in response to Upholsterer

Can't help you with insurance, but can tell you this looks exactly like my living room (rental, landlady took care of it) after the washer drain hose accidentally got disconnected. the floor buckled up just like that, it took about 5 days to dry after the floor got opened up, and then a couple of new floorboards did the job.

Posted by: zapzap at December 29, 2008 9:37 PM in response to Speed bump in our livingroom!

Sounds awful.... and familiar. how would one recognize a so-called farmhouse vent? that might be what i am dealing with...
good luck fixing it! please post the results!

Posted by: zapzap at December 3, 2008 3:18 PM in response to farmhouse vent (for plumbing)?

similar problem here: hot and cold water are supplied via separate lines to kitchen faucet. Cold water will run lukewarm for a couple of seconds, get warmer, run warm, not hot, but definitely warm and cool down after running for two minutes. That is a lot of water to save for my three plants and I can't carry buckets to my bathroom where I just installed a water efficient toilet.... I have thought about insulating but i think these pipes are running through walls...

Posted by: zapzap at November 25, 2008 9:42 AM in response to Hot water out of our cold faucet

is this a public hiring process?

Posted by: zapzap at October 27, 2008 12:05 PM in response to Brownstone Building Manager

http://www.646industries.com/beyond_b/archives/2004/02/the_toiletsink.html

for tiny bathrooms, and for saving water!

Posted by: zapzap at October 27, 2008 8:56 AM in response to Tiniest wall mount faucet

have you tried faxing your request?

Posted by: zapzap at September 10, 2008 1:36 PM in response to Upholsterer - Hector Morales

How about the effect it will have on your own health? those fumes, and those of paint, will affect you for a long time.

Posted by: zapzap at July 30, 2008 9:12 AM in response to Oil-based poly, how bad?

Yes. Please don't double park. Or make illegal U turns. Get on a bike if you can, it is good for all of us.

Posted by: zapzap at June 21, 2008 9:51 AM in response to new bike lanes on berkeley and lincoln

There are occasional drop of days at Grand Army Plaza or various locations in Brooklyn. Check with Boro Hall, they may know.

Posted by: zapzap at May 21, 2008 3:57 PM in response to Getting rid of old electronics

Deet is a direct crime against your health. And ours. Why not try the bat thing? And do rub citronella or garlick on your exposed skin.

Posted by: zapzap at May 21, 2008 9:37 AM in response to Mosquito Magnet Placement

http://www.squarespace.com

Like a blog spot, but for websites...

Posted by: zapzap at May 12, 2008 3:09 PM in response to FSBO - website to create an ad?

Contact the community board. I do not know where on 4th ave you are, but you can figure out which community board serves you. They are experts in dealing with community issues, and they are your start for "activism". Good luck. Petition your neighbors. File complaints with the liquor licensing people. That is where you start.

Posted by: zapzap at April 26, 2008 10:44 AM in response to BACK YARD BAR NOISE - SOLUTIONS

There are closing grants available for first time home buyers in certain neighborhoods. You'll have to go through a program such as Neighors Helping Neighbors. (you'll find them if you google them) It was a great experience for me. And they will help you through the process.

Posted by: zapzap at April 14, 2008 11:33 AM in response to mortgage broker ?

I recommend Ricki, 917-574-6642
Tell him Saskia sent you.

Posted by: zapzap at April 7, 2008 3:28 PM in response to electrician rec's?

Call Rickie
he is great. reliable, on time, works clean and safe. 917-574-6642 He installed a ceiling fan, a light in a closet, some additional outlets and it was great.

Posted by: zapzap at April 3, 2008 10:10 AM in response to Need a recommendation for a electrician

If you go through one of those agencies that help people buy their first home, you may qualify for a nice big closing grant from BofA, or any of several other grants. Check Acorn and "Neighbors helping Neighbors".

Posted by: zapzap at December 30, 2007 10:15 PM in response to Best Banks for Co-Op Purchases

Hi
I can recommend Ariel Jones for all photography.
her website is mostly headshots, but her interiors are great as well.
www.arieljones.com

Posted by: zapzap at December 5, 2007 6:57 PM in response to Photographer Needed for FSBO

I did not grow up near Prospect Park. I doubt anyone else I grew up with in Brooklyn is aware of gala pricing for Prospect Park concerts. Get out of your own little world, Brooklyn is huge.

Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at June 11, 2009 1:20 AM in response to Pay Concerts in Prospect Park

And for any of you little fishies that want to retort "obviously you don't get out of yours.." or some snotty comment like that, getting out of your world means getting out there seeing these things and asking questions.

Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at June 11, 2009 1:24 AM in response to Pay Concerts in Prospect Park

Oh yeah and Crownlife or whatever the fudge your name is, I may be Joe from Brooklyn but got a Bronx cheer right here for you baby.

Posted by: Joe from Brooklyn at June 11, 2009 1:54 AM in response to Pay Concerts in Prospect Park

Where we built is a very rural area in Maine... no contract or estimate, just recommendations of the locals. The other contractors (builder, septic, electrician, etc.) were no problem and this guy was highly recommended... should I even discuss this with him or is the cost too high to begin with. The plumber across the street from us said it is about 2000 too high and should not have even taken the 36 hours for such a small place.

Posted by: sesvs82 at June 14, 2009 5:54 PM in response to Ripped off??

it looks reasonable to me, considering that the contractor had to shlep everything to the middle of nowhere... if you start stiffing the locals in such a remote area, be prepared for some real problems

Posted by: eman1234 at June 14, 2009 8:29 PM in response to Ripped off??

1. Are you a plumber?

2. The plumber has his own warehouse at his home and lives 20
minutes from the cabin = no shlepping necessary.

3. No one is attempting to stiff a local. We almost were
ripped off by an electrician who the builder even told to
take a hike... stiffing goes both ways.

Posted by: sesvs82 at June 14, 2009 9:34 PM in response to Ripped off??

Four days' work? Hard to say. I'm not sure how you knock 2k off this bill.

I would also say that you take on the locals at your own risk. Yeah, this guy could be ripping you off, but he could also be the local jefe...but you don't want to be a patsy, either. Guess what I would do suck it up, pay this one and never use him again without supervision.

Posted by: Bolder at June 14, 2009 10:38 PM in response to Ripped off??

That sounds pretty reasonable to me, considering you don't have a contract, which is your fault completely.

He must have at least given you an estimate didn't he?

Posted by: IronBalls at June 14, 2009 11:32 PM in response to Ripped off??

I guess I've been in this city waaaay too long!
The bill, as itemized, just doesn't look unreasonable. Rough or not, it's still a lot of work!
And, how could you not have an estimate or a contract? THEN
complain about the bill AFTER the work is done?
You may not like the price; but the time to discuss it is before the work is done, not after a snarky neighbor suggests a $2K reduction-- sounds like 'sour grapes' to me!
Pay it, and be done. And, learn your lesson. Buyer beware!

Posted by: Brooklander at June 15, 2009 12:47 AM in response to Ripped off??

No one is complaining... and no sour grapes (shame my post was taken that way). I am just going on what another plumber told me and my question was just to get other's opinions. There is no buyer beware issue here as I trust pretty much the whole crew who performed the work... but being 'from away' from where the work was being performed I was simply asking opinions without the needing the 'sour grapes' crap.

My 'WAY to high' comment was based on another prefessional's opinion which I specified in my second post...

Thanks for the opinions. And yes... we will pay and be done and I doubt we will be disappointed in the final product.

Posted by: sesvs82 at June 15, 2009 10:33 AM in response to Ripped off??