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kiki
in Heating 12 years and 11 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 11 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 11 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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Philly11201
in Heating 12 years and 11 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 11 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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keith
in Flooring 12 years and 11 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 11 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 13 years and 1 month 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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annep
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 11 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 11 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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blaqhole
in Doors 12 years and 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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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brklynreno
in Interior Decorators and Designers 12 years and 11 months ago
Living Room (with TV) on the parlor floor?
http://cdn.brownstoner.com/50b248cd6540c-.jpg We are working on a renovation of the parlor floor and we would like to make a practical and yet still beautiful parlor floor…
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chelseagirl
in Handymen and Odd Jobs 12 years and 11 months ago
DO I NEED AN ELECTRICIAN?.
a wall switch in our hallway is broken. this seems like a simple thing to replace, but the handymen whom i’ve spoken to don’t seem…
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