Discussion Forum
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Any opinions on Burnham’s Baseray?
I have some bulky radiators that are a major obstacle in my renovation plans. Until recently it was my understanding that for my building's heating system (1-pipe steam) I was…
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Home wiring for the 21st century?
I have a couple of questions about wiring an apartment. The first question is kind of academic. In most houses the locations and types of outlets are fixed at the time of…
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Pocket doors & shared/load-bearing walls
Hi. I'm planning the renovation of my small top-floor studio in an 4-story old brick building. I would love to be able to replace 3 doors throughout the apartment with…
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Steam system radiator is in the way
Hello! I'm getting ready to remodel my condo (an 1920s unit in New England). The building uses an old steam system, which means that I have to live with bulky…
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[Q] Recessed baseboards
I'm redoing my apartment, a 1920s vintage unit in Cambridge, MA. I want to have recessed unpainted-wood baseboards throughout (I don't like traditional mouldings in general; I particularly dislike traditional…