Tag: home renovation

Living in any big city including NYC does pose limited options in housing, especially if you are not as rich. Because of the population density that continually grows together with the jungle of business establishments small and big, space generally is an issue. But even with the limited living area that you have, you can spruce things up by maximizing space usage. Basement remodeling is probably the smartest way to add living space to your New York home without having to construct house extensions.

When basement remodeling, a very crucial step to take which should be done before the actual designing is waterproofing. Even if your New York homes are rarely faced with problems regarding flooding or dampness, this step ensures that the end result of the project would be needing less maintenance and repair, making you enjoy your newly created space in the longest possible time. And though you would have to face the costs now, the long-term benefits would prove to add value to your home and save you more bucks.

When basement remodeling, permanent solutions are definitely advantageous but can take some time. So it would be best to have your New York contractor work with you even in the planning stage. The amount of work needed to be done depends no the existing damages that need to be repaired. When checking your basement for waterproofing problems, be wary of the following indications:

. Musty odor would have, from dry rot and mold that are already decomposing.… Read More

Since 1940, the technology of the hydronic heater has been transformed from a bulky and somewhat noisy heating solution to today’s hydronic baseboard heaters; slim, quiet lower wall hugging, super efficient heating marvels.

The function of hydronic baseboard heaters is very simple; hot water piped in from a boiler heats a small heat exchanger, heating air that is drawn in from the bottom of the unit and sending it out the top heating the room. With the modern design of hydronic heaters instillation is quick and easy, only requiring fastening to the wall and connection to the inlet and return line. Because these modern hydronic heaters operate on lower temperature water they can be installed without fear of damaging the wall or surrounding areas.

A hydronic baseboard heater that is only 3 feet in length can easily heat most rooms more quickly and efficiently than electric space heaters and they also make a wonderful replacement for ceramic space heaters as well. There are also stand alone hydronic heaters that have a fixed water channel or tube connected to an electrical heating element that is wired into a wall thermostat. These types of hydronic heaters are perfect for simple heating solutions for basements or other parts of your home where connection to a central boiler is not possible.

The downside to using fixed water element hydronic heaters is they require periodic refilling and tend to lose their heating efficiency as the electrical elements ware out. They still provide economical heating that … Read More