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kiki
in Heating 12 years and 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 10 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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annep
in Doors & Windows 12 years and 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 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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