There are also health issues involved here. Some people have to wear shoes for diabetic neuropathy, or peripheral neuropathy--the latter is extremely common, and special shoes or orthotics are comm...

I have an IQ Air in the New York area to sell. I will put it in the AT classifieds, if anyone is interested. I purchased it for a mold-related problem, which has now been solved, and I...

I recommend Competitive Edge Coatings in Hartford CT. They definitely do furniture items, they have a quick turnaround time, and they're very reasonably priced. You can get there in about 90 minute...

I have been researching this same question (single, flat panel doors for NYC apartment house, to match old doors). Lowe's does have something for special order along those lines made...

As for Menards/Midwest Manufacturing, they are not available in NYC and they do not ship.

Check out Humabuilt. http://www.humabuilt.com/Pages/Doors.html

I have just completed two bathroom renovations with very tight budgets, so I am sympathetic to the premise of this article in the Times, and the post here. However, it is a strong over...

In 2006, when this post first appeared, I posted a solution to this problem. The solution came from four different building superintendents who have decades of experience with the kind of replaceme...

I second the request for paint colors....

Librarians I know rub the books with isopropyl alcohol--or rubbing alcohol--to remove the dust. It's usually a paper towel or cotton puff that holds the alcohol. I agree that the item ...

Could you tell us who makes the sofa? Thank you, Maria

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Hi, Where did you buy the white tree-like lamp? Love the apt. and use of color.

Just switch the toilet out for a new toilet with the same rough in measurements. Usually these toilets (what you're calling 'industrial' toilets) have a 10" rough in. You can buy a tank style toile...

Method smells nice. However, they do not disclose the ingredients in their products. Their wood cleaner stripped the finish off two of my antique tables. Their glass cleaner stripped the paint off ...

Traditionally, this type of subway tile was grouted in a grey or black (usually called "charcoal") grout. It is meant to be a dingy grey, and it's likely that it will never become white, by definit...

I have hired an amazing guy named Mr. Jones of Jones Furniture Refinishing in New Rochelle. Jones is semi-retired but takes select items into his shop. He can fix virtually anything involving furni...

I, too, cannot see the slide shows any more. It is discouraging me from looking at most of the posts.

What is with putting "Boston" items on the New York board? It is really confusing! Plus, it got me up early this morning ready to drop off my hazardous waste, before realizing I'd have to drive to ...

I would disagree about the dehumidifier idea. They throw an enormous amount of heat. We have one in our basement, and when it is on throughout the day, the temperature rises at least 10 degrees. Ai...