Wednesday, May 27, 2009
New York Dishwasher Help and Repair
Dishwashers are expensive, so attempting to repair one is usually your best bet, especially if the unit is less than 7 years old. There are plumbing components to dishwashers as well as electrical aspects, so hiring a qualified dishwasher repairman in New York is very important.
Our fave column of the week, The Fix from the New York Times, discusses common issues with dishwashers this week. The discussion is centered around a question for homeowners as old as time itself: "Why isn't my dishwasher washing dishes?"
Some of the answers to this basic question may surprise you. For example, did you know that pre-washing dishes can actually do more harm than good?
According to Mike Edwards, a senior dishwasher design engineer at BSH Home Appliances in New Bern, N.C.: “Dishwasher detergent aggressively goes after food,” Mr. Edwards said, “and if you don’t have food soil in the unit, it attacks the glasses, and they get cloudy,” a process known as etching that can cause permanent damage.
Other tips include not using the pots and pans cycle and the reason for using proper amount of detergent.
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Read the rest of the article on the New York Times: The Fix - Dishwashers
Labels: Appliance Repair NY, New York Dishwasher Repair, New York Times, The Fix
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
NY Mag: Spring Design 2009
Design by Commonwealth (Photo from NYMag)We just finished processing New York Magazine's annual design issue and, like every year, it is filled with interesting and cutting edge edge work from some of the best NYC interior designers working today.
Featured in the spread are the apartments of artists, fashion designers other New Yorkers who both live and work in their space here in New York. Our favorite was the Brooklyn's Future Perfect owner David Alhadeff for it's sheer madness in color choice.
The whole issue is worth a look for both casual decor browsers and interior design professionals.
Check it out here: Spring 2009 Design (NYMAG)
Labels: New York Magazine, NYC INterior Designers, NYC Interiors, Spring 2009 Design
Monday, May 11, 2009
BHG's Tips for Hidden Bathroom Storage Ideas
Better Homes and Gardens has a fully-loaded site in terms of tips and galleries to inspire you for pretty much any home improvement of redesign project you could think of.
There is a special feature on the site today that highlights hidden storage ideas for your bathroom that's definitely worth a look, and many of the ideas are remarkably simple and relatively inexpensive to pull off.
The feature show you how to carve out a tiled niche in the shower, add turntables to the inside of cabinets, add gliding drawers or a vanity iron board and disguise medicine chests.
New York is filled with great bathroom remodeling pro's who can help you get that extra storage advantage in the bathroom. For a list of these service providers in your town or borough, click here.
To check out BHG's bathroom storage feature, visit BHG.com.
There is a special feature on the site today that highlights hidden storage ideas for your bathroom that's definitely worth a look, and many of the ideas are remarkably simple and relatively inexpensive to pull off.
The feature show you how to carve out a tiled niche in the shower, add turntables to the inside of cabinets, add gliding drawers or a vanity iron board and disguise medicine chests.
New York is filled with great bathroom remodeling pro's who can help you get that extra storage advantage in the bathroom. For a list of these service providers in your town or borough, click here.
To check out BHG's bathroom storage feature, visit BHG.com.
Labels: Bathroom Remodeling, Bathroom Renovation New York, Bathroom Storage
Monday, May 4, 2009
Member Spotlight: Strata-Tek
Now more than ever, New York and New Jersey residents need to be sure they have a go-to solutions provider for flooding, leakage, poor drainage systems and other issues that can be caused by water or sewers.
We're pleased to introduce the newest member of cityhammer.com, Strata-Tek LLC, based in West Babylon, NY and serving the entire Tri-State Area.
The professionals at Strata-Tek LLC have over 40 years of experience in residential waterproofing for both new and existing structures. We specialize in the installation of home drainage systems and sump pumps; foundation and crack repair; basement remodeling and refinishing; and dehumidifiers, carpet underlayment, window wells as well as egress windows.
To contact Strata-Tek, visit their cityhammer.com profile here: Strata-Tek
You can also call them toll-free at (866) 787-2829.
Strata-Tek's website is found at www.strata-tek.net
Labels: Drainage Companies in NY, Long Island Sewer Company, New York Water Damage Companies, Water Leakage NY
