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RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER

Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…

Ceramic subway tile on mesh sheets?

Our contractor has informed us that installing 3×6 porcelain/ceramic subway tile in our bathrooms one tile at a time will greatly increase the time of…

I want to remind everyone considering boiler replacement that they should take advantage of the national grid rebate program if you qualify

http://www2.nationalgridus.com/energy/eeservice/index_ny_kedny.jsp

Combined structural and mechanical (HVAC) engineer?

I’m looking for a firm/individual who can provide both structural and mechanical (HVAC) services.  I need stamped plans as well as inspections.  Any leads would…

Roof fence/guardrail question

Hi Everyone, I live in a 6 unit, walkup “brownstone” building.  We used to have a white picket fence on our roof set a few…

Custom Furniture using Reclaimed Wood

Hi folks, Been searching forum / director here for a local woodworking who would be willing to work with us on some small custom furniture…

Tung Oil floors in garden rental??? Bad Idea?

We are looking to refinish the floors in the townhouse we are purchasing. Triplex over garden rental. We are going with a tung oil finish…

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

Thank you Brooklyn food truck vendors

for coming out to Far Rockaway to feed us yesterday. We’ve been very grateful for the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and cups o’ noodles,…

Home wiped out by Sandy in Manhattan Beach. I have no insurance - need Electrician to get lights on again - any recomendations for someone who won't cost me an arm and a leg?

Con Ed

Did anyone else get a totally out of whack estimated bill from Con Ed this month? The bill said no one could read the meter…

RECOMMENDED BRAND HOT WATER HEATING BOILER

Any advice in choosing between Slantfin, Burnham or Weil McLain for a 140,000 -150,000 BTU hot water boiler, assuming that there is availability in the…

Generators

Anyone know if you are you allowed to have a generator in your brownstone in NYC?   I really don’t want a gas (“petrol”) powered…

Melting snow causing water leak from electrical box in cellar

http://cdn.brownstoner.com/509be2dcdcc62-.jpg This is kind of hard to describe. Anyhow, I have water dripping from the gray electrial panel (box) in the cellar at the front of…

good short sale realtors

Does anyone know of any realtors that are good/experienced at selling short sales?

WALL HUNG HOT WATER BOILER

Anyone have experience with wall hung hot water boiler?  Asking on behalf of flood victim who lost boiler in flooded basement.  A wall hung unit…

WOOD FLOORING SOURCE

I’m looking for a good economical source for traditional solid wood t&g 3/4″ flooring.  I prefer an unfinished hardwood like white oak, ash or maple.…

ISO Iron work recommendation for small job

Hi – The day has come and our washing machine has died.  It came with the house and we have no idea how the last…

Dumpster use? A few basic questions

Questions about dumpster use… 1\. Any permit needed from NYC? DOB? 2\. Will this tip off the DOB in some way to request an inspection…

Sandy and Mold risk?

Sandy wiped out the lower level of my home in Manhattan Beach. I have no flood insurance and they say they won’t pay. Fema will…