Water Pressure Problem


I own a 3 story building with six apartments. The water pressure has never been great and know that I have a families living in the lower floor apartments, the water pressure is often so low that you can not take a shower in the third floor baths. I had my plumber check the pressure coming into the building and I am getting 40 lbs which he says is normal for Brooklyn. Any ideas on how to improve the pressure and get more water to the upper floor? I’ve heard that booster pumps exist – has anyone actually put one in?

By JoeBushwick | 09/21/2009 1:00 PM | Comment

Perennials


I am working on landscaping my back yard and I am looking for a good source for shade tolerant perennials. I’ve been to HD & Lowes and would rather not pay the prices charged at the places in Red Hook.
Any good garden centers in BK or Queens?

Categories: Garden
By JoeBushwick | 05/02/2009 8:42 PM | Comment

radiator flange/escutcheon


I am looking for a plate that goes around the steam pipe where it comes throught the floor. I would like one made of oak to match the floor but I would take brass or bronze. The only thing I can find in local stores are flimsy chrome that look very cheap. Any suggestions?

By JoeBushwick | 08/17/2008 12:49 PM | Comment

Silent Paint Remover


I have a lot of paint stripping to do and I have heard good things about the Silent Paint Remover. Does anyone have one that they are done with and would like to sell. If so, please email me privately at jec344 at yahoo dot com

Categories: Woodwork
By JoeBushwick | 01/09/2008 7:54 PM | Comment

Tin Ceilings


If you are looking for tin ceilings for either new or replacement applications, I just found Standard Tinsmith Supply in Bushwick. They have a wide array of patterns in-stock and they were able to match the ceiling in my 75 year old building. They are located at Irving and Palmetto and their website is standardtinsmith.com.

By JoeBushwick | 01/04/2008 3:47 PM | Comment

Mover Recommendatioin


I am moving out of my co-op in Manhattan to my new apartment in a walk-up in Bushwick. Can anyone recommend a good mover that they have used recently. I need someone who is fully insured and can show up on time.

Thanks

Categories: Movers
By JoeBushwick | 01/04/2008 3:38 PM | Comment