Forced air dust in Brownstone


Hi Folks,

We occupy the first 2 floors in a Brownstone that uses forced air. No problems with the heat…but the dust is unrelenting.

We can dust 4 days out of 5, and on he 5th day it looks like we’ve never dusted. Further we’re starting to suffer sinus congestion in the morning as well.

After asking around, apparently these old brownstones formerly used coal systems, and using convention duct suction/blower methods to clean helps but does not remove dirt from the walls of the ducts within the walls. Anyone out there know of a good solution for this?

Thanks

By harrytrav | 01/14/2010 9:16 PM | Comment

Electric Radiant Heat


Hi Folks,

I had a decent DIY’er help out putting in electric radiant heat in the bathroom via a 220V line. It works, but only half-way.
It takes a god awful long time to get up to the default comfort setting.

Once at the default comfort setting, the temperature heat the tiles fine. But that the problem–it takes too long.

Seems the the wire cables weren’t set and spaced properly. So now I’d like to do the job correctly with someone who has experience. The job involves taking up tile, laying in the radiant heat mesh, and putting tile back. If anyone has references with people who have experience with installing electric radiant heat, I’l appreciate it.

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By harrytrav | 01/10/2010 9:16 AM | Comment

Custom Shower Glass and Hardware


Hi Folks,

Am completing a new shower space that requires custom shower glass, hardware and installation.

Anyone have experiences with this good & bad, and perhaps references.

Will appreciate any and info.

Thanks

harrytrav

Categories: Glass
By harrytrav | 11/19/2009 7:32 PM | Comment

Small Construction/Design job


Hi Folks,

Seeking advice and recommendations on a samll to medium job. The project involves re-framing and extending an existing rear bathroom that includes a skylight for the purposes of better wall insulation and the addition of radiant heating. The project also calls for removing a tub and adding a shower space, and window. The project has already been approved by Landmarks and DOB. Looking for reliable and reasonable contractor with a good craftsmens eye. Looking to start project late September.

Thanks for any references.

Categories: Construction
By harrytrav | 09/09/2009 12:41 PM | Comment

St. John’s Place Condos


Hi Folks,

Aguayo & Huebener has the listings for newly converted condos. Seem to be decently priced for the sizes. Anyone see them? Any thoughts on the neighborhood. Its between Washington and Underhill. Any thoughts will be appreciated.

Categories: Listings
By harrytrav | 04/02/2009 11:02 AM | Comment

427 St. John’s Pl Condo’s


Anyone get a chance to see the rental to condo conversion at St. John’s Place,
between Washington and Underhill?

Aguayo and Huebner have the listings?
Ant thoughts about the apartments and the location?

Categories: Listings
By harrytrav | 03/29/2009 11:00 PM | Comment