Gas Hot water Heater


Can any plumbers out there help? I currently have an A O Smith gas tank hot water heater model PGXT 50 (246 series) and I’d like to know which of the current models is close to that. The XGV Conservationists or the GC Pro max line?

Categories: Plumbing
By parkslopemom | 04/05/2011 1:31 PM | Comment

Gas Hot Water Heater


I’m researching gas hot water heaters. Any plumbers have opinions on the AOSmith Hyrbid vs Effex vs Vertex vs Conservationist vs Pro-Max? We have forced air heat so this will be a stand alone unit.

By parkslopemom | 02/22/2011 5:38 PM | Comment

Upholstery Cleaner


Any first hand recommendations on in-house upholstery cleaners?

Categories: Furniture
By parkslopemom | 01/12/2011 6:15 PM | Comment

Cellulose Insulation


Any expert opinion on the practical difference between R38 and R49 cellulose insulation for attic blow in? We know the higher the number, the better, but in a brownstone, is it worth an extra $1,000?

Categories: Insulation
By parkslopemom | 12/07/2010 11:45 AM | Comment

Weatherstripping


I’m looking for a recommendation for someone to thoroughly weatherstrip some exterior doors, including fitting the bottom of the doors with a tight seal sweep. Anyone use someone they were happy with?

Categories: Handyman
By parkslopemom | 09/16/2010 10:37 AM | Comment

Insulation Term


Could someone explain the differences between a radiant heat barrier and blown in insulation when insulating the crawl space below a brownstone roof?

Categories: Insulation
By parkslopemom | 07/22/2010 3:45 PM | Comment

Hot Water Heater


Some glitch is preventing me from responding. In my previous post re: recommendation for a tank hot water heater: we have forced air, not a boiler and chimney venting is not an option. Any recommendations on a tank hot water heater?

Categories: Heating
By parkslopemom | 02/21/2010 12:36 PM | Comment

Gas Hot Water Heater


In a previous post MasterPlumber noted that installation of the AOSmith Vertex would not work in an attached brownstone. Does MP or anyone else have a recommendation on an efficient gas tank hot water heater for a typical brownstone installation?

Categories: Heating
By parkslopemom | 02/20/2010 1:02 PM | Comment

Distance from Property Line?


A house on 1st Street between 8th and PPW has removed all trees and is excavating the rear yard. Workmen say the new owners are going to build a full extension that will run right up to the rear property line. Does anyone know what, if any, rules dictate how close to the rear property line borwnstones can be extended?

Categories: Building Code
By parkslopemom | 02/04/2010 1:44 PM | Comment

Storm Window Replacement


I have found new window installation recommendations – but I am looking for storm window installation recommendations. Anyone replace their storms and have a good experience with their installer?

Categories: Windows
By parkslopemom | 11/11/2009 4:50 PM | Comment