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August 1, 2008

Refinishing Ironwork

Anyone have an idea on what it should cost to scrape and repaint basic stoop and fence ironwork in fornt of a brownstone, in good shape, but many years' paint?

July 18, 2008

Cooling with air from basement

Is there any reason houses aren't cooled by pulling basement air to the roof via a duct along the back of the house, then dumping the cool air down into the top floor? SHouldn't this, in conjunction with an attic or whole house fan, do a nice job? Is there any hvac guy out there with a holistic approach to these things?