Carpenter w/ Hist. Preservation background available

sterling2000

Here's what I've got to offer:

- Interior finishes (i.e. moulding, painting, etc.)
- Minor plumbing or electrical assistance (i.e. installing fixtures, etc.)
- Minor framing, drywall or other like projects
- Backyard landscaping (i.e. plantings, pavers, edging, etc.)

I'm a long-time poster to Brooklynian, I grew up working for my father's restoration contracting business and I have a graduate degree in Historic Preservation Planning. Most of my father's business focused on 19th and early 20th century homes, but I've also done a fair amount of new construction over the years.

Rates are pretty negotiable, but prob in the $25/hour range depending on the project. I can handle small projects by myself or I'm happy to assist you when you need an extra set of hands who actually knows what he's doing. I'm fast, neat and do quality work, and I have my own basic hand tools.

sterling2000

Schedule is still pretty open...

mg

So, Sterling2000 knows his stuff.

I had him over to look at some light fixtures, to see if they could be moved. He said he could move them, but honestly it would be more hassle and expense than it was worth. Instead, he suggested he clean them up, and he did a marvelous job.

His work was quick, tidy, and thorough. Check out the before and after pictures below.

I'd absolutely use him again.




Before: Chipped yellow paint over forest green paint over brass.


After: So shiny!

prattlover

Subject: Great help, great work, nice guy

This guy did some work for me too. He helped me install two doors. Granted they were pre hung but we need to take out the old doors and frames (which were metal), increase the height and width of the opening, and retrofit to hardwood and ceramic flooring. Tough job but he was a pleasure to work with and absolutely reliable. Email me if you would like to see pics.

sterling2000

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prattlover

Subject: Dishwasher install as prologue to kithen reno and demo

Brought my pal back for a dishwasher install. Result = Damn that was easy. irented a truck for $20 at homedepot where i bought the dishwasher. Took him over there and he helped me load and unload. I returned the truck so as to not incur additional costs. I also dumped my old dishwasher. in the mean time he had the new dishwasher dryfit and scoped. We had it done in about 2 hours. and no problems whatsoever.

He's coming back to help me with a demo of my kitchen and guidance on reno...timeline etc. Book him now before i take him for the rest of the summer.

After that bathrooms.....

sterling2000

Here are some links to a few projects I have worked on over the years:

Mills Mansion, 1838 Federal Mansion in Mount Morris, NY (National Register of Historic Places)

http://www.villageofmountmorris.com/mills/index.htm

Yard of Ale Canal House Inn, 1840 inn in Piffard, NY

http://www.theyardofale.com/index.php/history/

Numerous churches, private homes and the Livingston County Courthouse in Geneseo, NY (National Landmark Village)

http://www.geneseony.com/tour/index.asp

sterling2000

I'm renovating a 1BR apartment in PH the week of 7/12-7/16 but available for additional projects in July/August.

Please contact me for a project evaluation at very reasonable rates!

sterling2000

Just rebranded myself as Breuckelen Green Restoration and Renovation.

More projects signed on for this week and early July. Look for a website coming soon...

sterling2000

New beginnings of a website went live today:

http://breuckelengreen.com/

sterling2000

Recent projects from the summer 2010:

Furniture refinishing:



Gardening in Brooklyn Heights:







Gardening in Carroll Gardens:

sterling2000

Some more photos of recent projects....contact me...no project too big or small!

Apartment renovation in Prospect Heights before sale (painting, new fixtures and mirror installation, molding installation, tub sealing, etc.):





Gut-renovation of 50-year-old laundry room (demolition, re-routing of existing plumbing and electrical, floor repair, covering of existing plumbing, new molding and wainscotting, etc.):

sterling2000

Just completed a number of projects on the Upper East Side this week including bathroom cabinet installation and installation of a new light fixture:



Send me a PM for your project!

MOD

Sterling, check out the PS board, someone was looking for a rec on a kitchen reno

sterling2000

After some time out of Brooklyn for a couple months, I am back and looking to assist on your project in the closing months of 2010.

I've been busy working on some kitchen and bath renovations, but my calendar is open now to spruce up your home for the holiday season.

Send me a message and I'd be more than happy to check out your project and get you a very reasonable quote.