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Philly11201

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Radiant Heat Service.

Hello, Can anyone recommended someone to service a Warmboard radiant heat system? It was installed about two years ago and in spite of my best…

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oncewas

in Decorative 12 years and 7 months ago

Advice on White paint color for trim

Hi – I am painting my parlor floor atrium white, which is a slightly pinkish white.  I am looking for advice on what (semi-gloss) white…

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Liani

in Wood Restoration 12 years and 7 months ago

IRON METAL BROWNSTONE DOORS??

Hello! Please make any recommendations for a vendor who can supply and install Iron doors w. glass (or is that plexi) for the front of…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

littlelotte

in Mortgage 12 years and 9 months ago

Refi in small co-op building?

Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

kiki

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

noisy pipes

My pipes are banging when the heat goes on, and in the middle of the night. . . Recommendations for steam heat specialist to inspect…

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stickerhappy

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Do I need to flush a steam heat boiler system? If so, how often?

Steam people, I need advice. I recall being told once that the boiler should be flushed every so often- like opening the valve to empty…

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hooky

in Architecture 12 years and 7 months ago

Local Source for Steel framed windows and doors?

I found this company online: http://eurolinesteelwindows.com/ But I’m sure there must be a local source for windows and doors like this. Anyone have any recommendations?…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

Philly11201

in Heating 12 years and 7 months ago

Radiant Heat Service.

Hello, Can anyone recommended someone to service a Warmboard radiant heat system? It was installed about two years ago and in spite of my best…

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lisamaza

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago

How to turn on heat to radiator?

My bedroom is freezing! It rarely hisses like the radiators in my other room. I’m wondering if i have to turn if “on” or “open”…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

keith

in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago

Moisture cure urethane problem

I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results.  Our retailer said the…

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keith

in Flooring 12 years and 7 months ago

Moisture cure urethane problem

I have used two different moisture cure urethane products on newly sanded and stained original pine floor boards with different results.  Our retailer said the…

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maagrant

in Doors 12 years and 9 months ago

Oak Door Solid 4 Sale $400

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/5047e1f944c61-.jpg Restpred my old house and I have an old oak door that I want to give a new home.  the door is heavy and…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

annep

in Doors & Windows 12 years and 7 months ago

Any suggestions of people/company to insulate a bay window?

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b2c968a10ea-.jpg After last winter it was painfully obvious that the contractor for the building I bought a condo in did not adequately (if at all)…

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cate

in Garden 12 years and 7 months ago

Looking for a gardener

Can anyone recommend a gardener for occasional general maintenance, weeding, clearing of debris, pruning, and planting a few times a year? And can you tell…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

blaqhole

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?

Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…

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blaqhole

in Doors 12 years and 7 months ago

Fiberglass entry door brands? Also, how to handle sidelight security?

Hello there. We are replacing the entry door of a brick building we are renovating. After some research we decided to go with a smooth…

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overhear

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Antique Window in Frame for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b28736ed8f0-.jpg I have a beautiful window with 4 panes of wavy glass from our 1880’s house. It is fully restored with new chains and weights. Works…

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overhear

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago

Fully Restored Antique Window in Frame for sale

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b28736ed8f0-.jpg I have a beautiful window with 4 panes of wavy glass from our 1880’s house. It is fully restored with new chains and weights. Works…

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lisamaza

in Architectural Salvage 12 years and 7 months ago

How to turn on heat to radiator?

My bedroom is freezing! It rarely hisses like the radiators in my other room. I’m wondering if i have to turn if “on” or “open”…

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bedstuytownhouse

in For Sale 12 years and 7 months ago

FOR SALE - NIC - Waterworks towel bar in MATTE NICKEL

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b25725e45ea-.jpg Selling a brand new in box Waterworks Easton single towel bar in matte nickel.  Retail is $337 and I’m selling for $150, non-negotiable.  Pick-up…

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