The past week or so has been gray, wet and humid — not really ideal weather conditions for doing much at all aside from mopping up rainwater…
When the house was initially constructed, the basement was …

Urban backyard landscaping to some, might not look too difficult. For me on the other hand, this could be a project that eats up more time than I have. It’s time once again to turn …

After doing probably more research than really required (seems to be the trend) we settled on purchasing an over the range microwave by Whirlpool.
Problem now is finding an electrician to run a dedicated line from the …

Source a year's worth of products and services from more than 500 exhibitors at one place (floorplan) in only two exciting and efficient days. At BuildingsNY 2006, you'll find everything for building maintenance, renovation, and restoration …

At times the lengths people go to in order to save a few bucks borders on mind-numbingly foolish. The backyard to this property had initially been covered with old, ill kept concrete which the previous …

Composting
Queens Botanical Gardens (offer discounts on composing materials):
http://www.queensbotanical.org/
NYC.gov PDF on composting:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dsny/downloads/pdf/composting.pdf
Composters:
http://www.composters.com/main.shtml
NYC Roof Mounted Solar Energy System Installers
Solar Energy Systems
altPower, Inc.
Everpower Renewables
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It’s been more than a month since spot patching this up during a freezing rain storm, but as of today the 2nd floor deck now has flashing installed, the supporting wall has been waterproofed and finished off with a bit of patterned stucco.
The only thing that …

So close to being done with the repairs and the contracts:
Water/Sewer line charges: 

Switching over the water and sewer account.
Resolution of any payments due prior to closing. 
possible damage to water meter (cannot be resolved before January 30th …

Contractor say: Cracks in upstairs terrace flashing make small waterfall downstairs.
Which is exactly what happened at 2:30 a.m. this morning.
First 30 minutes: Discovering a crack in the 2nd floor terrace, holding paper towels to the …

Found out yesterday that NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection (“DEP”) contracts Con Edison (our power & gas company) for water meter readings. Just wish I knew that before I told the guy I only receive gas & …

General Contractor
Contact Name: Vera, Hector M
Trade Name: Veragood Contracting Corp.
License #: 1135328
BBB Record
Window Repair
Contact Name:
Trade Name: Mike the Glazier (aka Glass For Every Purpose)
License #:
BBB Record
Website: http://www.miketheglazier.com/

Granted I probably didn’t ask enough of the right questions before hiring the last engineer however, this time, armed with the knowledge of exactly what I need to get inspected, a combination of questions and …

Thankfully heat/gas service was restored 3-4 weeks ago, it’s a nice change having hot water come out of the shower.
However, appliances and piping that hadn’t been tested by the previous owner’s plumber should’ve been.

Heating system …

After nearly exhausting the list of contractors found on various industry association pages, it’s time to try a different approach.
ReliableRemodeler.com is an online referral/search site that pairs the right contractor with the job a …