Lead Paint, Heating and Ikea: Top 10 Brownstoner Forum Posts of 2016
Brownstoner’s most-viewed Forum posts of 2016 mostly involved home repair and renovation.
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This year, the Brownstoner Forum posts that got the most looks from readers mostly involved home renovation. These included posts on lead paint, heating, fences and refurbishing a door.
Other topics included landlord-tenant relations and Ikea returns.
It’s worth noting that at least two of the top 10 posts are among our most popular of all time. The queries about IKEA returns and tile grout have been mainstays of the forum for many years.
10. Should I Move a Thermostat or Go Wireless?
After some issues with interior temperature control, a reader had some questions about moving a thermostat and whether or not to replace it with a wireless version.
9. Sanding and Lead Paint – How Dangerous Is It?
Someone sanded down some molding and found lead paint beneath it. They weren’t here for chiding — they turned to the Forum to find out how hazardous the act could be.
8. Should I Use Grout or Caulk for Bathroom Tiles?
Grout or caulk in the bathroom for easier upkeep and better appearance? That’s the question this reader posed to the Forum-dwellers.
7. How Do I Get Paint Off My Stainless Steel Sink?
A Brooklynite had some work done in their home and their painters left paint to dry in the sink. They were looking for ways to remove the paint without harming the finish of the sink.
6. Tips for Starting Off With First Tenants?
A first-time Brooklyn landlord wanted some advice on how to handle their first tenant in their garden-level apartment.
5. Refurbishing a Door – What Varnish to Use?
A reader was interested in refinishing a door in their 19th century home. It was still in good condition and they needed advice on what materials to use.
4. How Much Should A New Boiler Installation Cost?
A reader was curious about how much a boiler installation would set them back, and Brownstoner’s vigilant readers came to answer the question.
This reader asked whether sealing a cedar fence would extend its life and usefulness.
2. Digital Television Reception
A reader wanted to know how to view digital television channels with an antenna. Two of the channels were coming in fine, but NBC was mysteriously missing.
1. IKEA Returns (Without Receipt)
This reader had a query about returning items to IKEA without a receipt in hand, and whether or not they could still get store credit.
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