Paint


I recently had a terrible experience with Farrow and Ball paint and need suggestions for better interior paint. The Farrow and Ball paint had a nice selection of colors but chips if you look at it wrong. What good quality interior paint works well in brownstone interiors? Thanks

Categories: Painting
By tapnow | 03/16/2011 8:55 PM | Comment

Stone Refinishing


We have a marble floor and counter top in our bathroom that needs cleaning and resealing. Any recommendations? Thanks

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By tapnow | 02/25/2011 3:07 PM | Comment

Window Replacement


I have read the posts and am looking for recommendations for a window company to replace my landmark building windows. Windows We Are seems to have a mixed reputation. Any other window company recommendations greatly appreciated.

Categories: Windows
By tapnow | 01/28/2011 11:54 AM | Comment

Cooktop Exhaust Installation


I am having a new cooktop installed in my kitchen and need someone to install the mushroom exhaust for the exhaust hood. It requires cutting a hole in our ceiling/roof. Any recommendations for a company to perform this task? I have an electrician to run the electric. Thanks

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By tapnow | 08/25/2010 3:14 PM | Comment

Super for Small Building


The Super for our four unit building is leaving Brooklyn and we need to replace him. He is responsible for placing garbage out, cleaning halls and general maintenance. How would you recommend we find a replacement? Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Categories: Landlord
By tapnow | 06/14/2010 1:45 PM | Comment

Plumber- heating


We have a steam heat gas system in our four story building and now have banging noise from the pipes. Some of the radiators upstairs are not getting very cold. Any advice or plumber recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thankd

By tapnow | 12/28/2009 3:15 PM | Comment

heat pipe wrap


I have a steam heat pipe from ceiling to floor in a bathroom and it poses a burn threat. Can anyone recommend a wrap for the pipe that will look good and reduce the burn risk? Thanks

Categories: Renovation
By tapnow | 06/23/2009 1:13 PM | Comment

Eddie for Salvage


Can anyone give me Eddie’s phone number in Fort Green? We have some salvage that we think he might be interested. Thanks

Categories: Renovation
By tapnow | 06/23/2009 9:56 AM | Comment

Knocking in Pipes


I just started noticing an occasional knocking sound in my basement which seems to be coming from pipes. Any ideas what is going on? Thanks

Categories: Plumbing
By tapnow | 06/22/2009 2:30 PM | Comment

Wooden window repair


I have old wooden windows and the frame around the glass is coming apart. Can anyone recommend someone who can repair them? Thanks

By tapnow | 05/21/2009 2:41 PM | Comment