moving a pendant light


The Large pendant light over my dining table is not centered. I would like to move it about 1 foot ( moving the table is not an option) from the current electric box from which it hangs. My preference is not to move the box, but the lamp hangs on a pole that is secured by the cup that attaches to the light box. Any suggestions or recommendations for a good/reasonably priced electrician?

Categories: Electricians
By owner12 | 12/03/2008 10:50 AM | Comment

paying for a wallpaper hanger


asked for a recommendation on this site and got nothing.. found someone, through a friend, who will come ( with helper) to hang a mural on 1 wall (8X8). cost is $450 including all installation materials. fair price??

Categories: Painting
By owner12 | 10/01/2008 2:43 PM | Comment

wallpaper install


Fellow Stoners.
just bought a wallpaper “mural” that comes in 8 pieces.. Needs to be installed like regular wallpaper.. Not gonna try this one on my own and should only take a few hours ( 8X8 wall). can anyone recommend a good wallpaper installer???

Categories: Decorative
By owner12 | 09/22/2008 1:17 PM | Comment

pebble tile problem


I have the trendy pebble tile on my bathroom floor. When my contractor installed it they waited awhile before they sealed it. When they did seal it, they sealed in a lot of surface dirt. I am looking for someone who can remove the top layer of grout and re-seal as to give a clean new finish. not so much a DIY person and willing to pay someone, but if anyone has a reasonable/ simple solution I could trt it myself. the space is only 4X4.

thanks.

Categories: Tile
By owner12 | 07/31/2008 1:55 PM | Comment

HPD Self Certified Violations


HPD is offering a chance for me to self certify past vilations from previous owner at no cost ( how generous). one of the old violations claims that I must post a sign in the hallway ( foyer) with owner information and boiler info/access. I have seen these in other buildings. Does anyone know where I can obtain these blank forms?? ( I checked HPD and DOB website but found nothing). Thanks in advance.

Categories: Landlord
By owner12 | 07/16/2008 4:44 PM | Comment

powerwash or paint??


I have a mixed use buidling with a faux brick finish ( about 1/2″ thick). The facade is getting black with dirt or exhaust from street traffic. I’m wondering what the most cost effective way to “clean” it up. Powerwash or paint? Any suggestions, refferals, and/or estimates is appreciated. ( building is 22′ wide and 3 stories tall). thanks!!

Categories: Facade
By owner12 | 05/20/2008 11:06 AM | Comment

running plumbing in the air shaft


I am contemplating reconfiguring my multi unit building (not a brownstone). The new layout would mean a major move of kitchen/ bath plumbing. Is it legal to run plumbing lines through the air shaft?? Thanks for your help

Categories: Plumbing
By owner12 | 05/12/2008 12:03 PM | Comment

strange noise from bath pipes


master plumber ( or anyone) maybe you can help me….

I renovated my first floor apt and put in a new bathroom w/ all new plumbing.. We’ve been there for a year w/ no problems.. Now, when we run the tub/shower we here a high pitched “whistle” that sounds like it is coming from the pipes behind the wall.. Sometimes, even after we turn the faucet off, the sound continues for about a minute.. Is this a serious plumbing problem???

thanks for your help…

Categories: Plumbing
By owner12 | 01/30/2008 12:16 PM | Comment

chimney cleaning


I have a 5000sq. ft, 7 unit building that I have owned for 9 years.. I never have had the chimney (flue) cleaned. With a gas boiler, how often should I have the flue cleaned??
Thanks……

Categories: Chimney
By owner12 | 10/17/2007 2:19 PM | Comment