tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post1585076204181356082..comments2024-03-26T19:48:49.664-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Whadya wanna know? Renovation editionMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-80555767097099253432012-03-20T09:10:56.505-04:002012-03-20T09:10:56.505-04:00agree, wood windows are prettier and more keeping ...agree, wood windows are prettier and more keeping with the original style. they also require a lot more upkeep in that you have to repaint them often enough to be one more expense to consider. so i did a cross way - i kept the wood frames in the front exterior with vinyl windows. not the absolute best option but part of any renovation is compromise (unless you have unlimited budget, which we did not)Mrs. Limestonehttp://www.brooklynlimestone.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78439467803156873352012-03-20T09:07:53.205-04:002012-03-20T09:07:53.205-04:00FYI, vinyl windows don't last very long. with...FYI, vinyl windows don't last very long. with a house this age and style, i'd suggest replacing with real wood, since that's what they were originally. they'll last a lot longer, *and* you can do part-and-parcel replacement if necessary. i work in historic preservation in the city, and we'd never propose vinyl. vinyl is for records :)Guestynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-23525125103210598532011-10-12T21:30:30.829-04:002011-10-12T21:30:30.829-04:00I love your soapstone counters in the kiitchen. I...I love your soapstone counters in the kiitchen. I live in Brooklyn as well, and I was wondering if you could share your source, and any identifying name of the stone.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-43044893959866553752011-07-22T10:37:55.792-04:002011-07-22T10:37:55.792-04:00Thanks!
For heating we have a hot water boiler, f...Thanks!<br /><br />For heating we have a hot water boiler, forced air using the same duct <br />work that we use for the air con. Most of our vents are in the ceiling <br />but the ones that are in the wall are quite high up so they wouldn't <br />interfere with any hangings or shelves. We don't have underfloor <br />heating - its not a practical option with wood - but its not something <br />you see a lot of in NY anyway.<br /><br />I'm not sure what you mean by steel construction walls. Most of our <br />walls are plaster and we left them that way. Where we made new walls, <br />we used sheetrock. Ive never heard of steel walls but Im hardly an <br />expert. No issues with cracking on the sheetrock (plaster definitely <br />cracks but I wasn't about to rip out the whole house to replace it with <br />sheetrock to avoid a few cracks)<br /><br />Hope that helps and good luck with your reno! Feel free to email me if <br />you have more questions.MrsLimestonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-9093631068297500142011-07-21T21:25:45.229-04:002011-07-21T21:25:45.229-04:00Hey! I really love your blog and the way you renov...Hey! I really love your blog and the way you renovated your limestone! It's a big inspiration to me as I also begin with a major renovation soon. My project is just an apartment but there is a lot to do (there was no real bathroom in it.. some people live really strange lives in strange places) and there are also some of the difficulties you have with old buildings as the house was built in the 17th century.<br /><br />I already commented on one of your flickr photos, but I'll just ask my questions now here: <br /><br />1. What kind of heating system do you use? I'm totally unsure. I guess a lot of people use underfloor heating, but that is a bit of a problem with all the parquet floors, isn't it? I plan to use oiled oak parquet floors laid floating and I was told that isn't possible with an underfloor heating system. :/ There is the possibility of a ceiling heating/cooling system (but my rooms are 11 ft 1.86 in or 3,4 m high) or a wall heating/cooling system (which means that you can't really use wall space anymore or you would quite likely hit the water tubes while installing shelves or pictures), but I'm really unsure about that.<br /><br />2. I want to use gypsum plaster boards like you to make some smaller rooms (bathroom, kitchen, etc.) and with a wood-framed construction. My professionist told my that I should use a steel-framed construction instead (which I don't want btw - too much metal to live in for my taste) as wood tends to warp as time goes by and the gypsum plaster board can get cracks and fissures. I saw that you used a kind of combined construction frame - have you experienced any bad side effects from the wood? Any cracks in walls/paint? Or did you use any special spackle/paint to prevent wood warping?<br /><br />I hope you can answer my questions and I love to see more of your good taste! :)<br /><br />M.M. H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65037121497598690672011-01-19T22:47:53.317-05:002011-01-19T22:47:53.317-05:00Great post! We've done a lot of renovations, t...Great post! We've done a lot of renovations, too, so I'm really enjoying this post, and this blog. off to look around more.Handy Man, Crafty Womanhttp://www.handymancraftywoman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-71680380916770157672010-02-26T07:16:42.130-05:002010-02-26T07:16:42.130-05:00Lovely combination of colors and furniture...
Toro...Lovely combination of colors and furniture...<br /><a href="http://www.etpainting.com/" rel="nofollow">Toronto Basement Renovations</a>TomKinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958770195147667771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-88298143260283686162010-02-25T12:42:49.879-05:002010-02-25T12:42:49.879-05:00I came across your blog through the House Tour tha...I came across your blog through the House Tour that was posted on Apartment Therapy and have been reading it and looking through your flicker pictures since! The results of the renovation are absolutely amazing. I love how you saw the potential, even in the condition that the house was in before. Your taste is very similar to mine so I pretty much love everything. You are definitely much more creative and proactive with projects than I am, but I will definitely be following your blog from now on for some inspiration. Thanks for sharing your ideas and results.<br />Sorry if this was answered elsewhere as I haven’t been able to read all your archives yet, but where did you live during the renovation? I believe you said you sold your old place and I know this was inhabitable for much of the reno.<br />-MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55587922127245539202010-02-18T22:53:10.630-05:002010-02-18T22:53:10.630-05:00really enjoy your blog!really enjoy your blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02684343529643483318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-49201541810665203302010-02-13T17:55:23.546-05:002010-02-13T17:55:23.546-05:00I love this post too! I love how honest and real y...I love this post too! I love how honest and real you are with your readers! You go girl~<br /><br />~TanyaSave the Date for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465022669968065452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51473934950324613262010-02-13T12:20:47.543-05:002010-02-13T12:20:47.543-05:00I found your blog through your guest post at Great...I found your blog through your guest post at Great Full Day and I'm so glad I did! Your style is gorgeous and very inspiring.Desiree Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203906345125794271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13919058272566385682010-02-13T03:07:58.196-05:002010-02-13T03:07:58.196-05:00thanks for answering all the questions. i have one...thanks for answering all the questions. i have one more. i'm looking at a bridge faucet for my kitchen without a side sprayer. i was wondering if you miss having one and would've made the same decision?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316327860172960269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-789333792258057922010-02-12T12:01:00.737-05:002010-02-12T12:01:00.737-05:00brilliant post... and i so applaud you for all of ...brilliant post... and i so applaud you for all of your hard work. it is truly amazing... have a great weekend... xx pamred tickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09400289072356876224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-67247714655606811732010-02-12T10:26:06.743-05:002010-02-12T10:26:06.743-05:00Great post. I REALLY enjoy your renovation posts. ...Great post. I REALLY enjoy your renovation posts. Your design style is an absolute inspiration to me.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588584991251618988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-86768532900355460472010-02-12T09:26:33.297-05:002010-02-12T09:26:33.297-05:00Hey Stef! I posted my interview with you about yo...Hey Stef! I posted my interview with you about your travels today on my blog. Stop by and read all of the sweet comments you are getting! Have a great weekend.Jessica @ Lavender and Lilieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09955472530244699295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-35272526902824913872010-02-12T08:46:00.431-05:002010-02-12T08:46:00.431-05:00I don't know how you do it with living so clos...I don't know how you do it with living so close to the in laws. haha...Danielle and Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819018158052588426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-89412183975690499592010-02-12T07:40:39.901-05:002010-02-12T07:40:39.901-05:00I loved this post - and I'll definitely be kee...I loved this post - and I'll definitely be keeping a lot of your tips in mind as we prepare to do some bigger renovation projects in our house!yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225541935472697467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-82873350133046824032010-02-12T01:18:42.069-05:002010-02-12T01:18:42.069-05:00Very interesting history behind the house, I'm...Very interesting history behind the house, I'm impressed with your vision and courage to take such a project on! JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-71281704130740681052010-02-12T00:27:43.720-05:002010-02-12T00:27:43.720-05:00This post is one of my favorites. I love hearing &...This post is one of my favorites. I love hearing & seeing all the renovation stuff. Shows me that there is a light at the end of the tunnel.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629413971530015377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-83760578208458126522010-02-11T19:12:24.243-05:002010-02-11T19:12:24.243-05:00I appreciate all your answers. The story behind th...I appreciate all your answers. The story behind the limestone is just as interesting as the limestone itself.Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-23583257862665711472010-02-11T18:58:58.071-05:002010-02-11T18:58:58.071-05:00You are so generous to answer so many questions. ...You are so generous to answer so many questions. <br /><br />I have one more: Do you ever feel like you've overdone looking at shelter media? For example, there are so many renovation blogs that I love [i.e., yours (!!!), The Brick House, desire to inspire, Apartment Therapy, Decor8, Black.White.Yellow], but if I overdo it then (1) my house looks like a hovel, (2) I feel like I need to vignette my possessions, and (3) I know I'm going to scream if I see one more Keep Calm and Carry On poster/Eames recliner/Danish modern credenza/cowhide rug/Duralit toaster.<br /><br />I get over it when I take a little break from the Internet, but I wondered if you have a similar experience.<br /><br />AliciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-44600765231763956622010-02-11T18:21:48.328-05:002010-02-11T18:21:48.328-05:00So interesting! Thank you for answering these- es...So interesting! Thank you for answering these- especially about how stressful renovating can be. No one tells you up front that your house renovations will be fun, yes, but that there will be crappy times in there too!E @ Oh! Apostrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06667872992765435814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-5608071407085953712010-02-11T18:11:06.901-05:002010-02-11T18:11:06.901-05:00I love this Q&A series, but especially this on...I love this Q&A series, but especially this one on your renovations. My husband and I will be embarking on 2 of the biggest challenges of our lives soon - renovating an old Charleston Single while I am 7 months pregnant! Luckily, we are leaving it up to the experts this time. Your home with be a constant source of inspiration.Revivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381695164488225543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-47366591428900495522010-02-11T17:48:00.708-05:002010-02-11T17:48:00.708-05:00i'm channeling all of your positive energy. we...i'm channeling all of your positive energy. we start our renovation this summer. i hope we don't kill each other.koodekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079603333193653295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-78488922192252784962010-02-11T17:38:44.276-05:002010-02-11T17:38:44.276-05:00I'm so relieved to hear that your renovation w...I'm so relieved to hear that your renovation was one big compromise! It gives me lots of hope for updating my house with an incredibly stubborn husband. Loved this post!Mrs. Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781206873758861504noreply@blogger.com