Take back your deck! How to win the war with mosquitoes and enjoy outdoor living again

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By Brick Underground |July 3, 2025 - 9:30AM
I survived NYC without AC for three years. Here’s why I finally caved

… summers without AC since 2021 and why she finally bought one  I moved to New York in the middle of a hurricane … such a pain to put up and take down I also thought I cant buy an air conditioner if I have an air conditioner But also … also just make me happier  … Why I caved … I did decide to buy an AC after a couple of things happened  My mom sent me …

By Celia Young |June 27, 2025 - 9:30AM
How to get a free air conditioner to beat NYC’s summer heat wave

… just a discomfortits lifethreatening Stay inside close your shades unplug your electronics but not your AC and avoid … and call 911 if you need help See the chart below for the symptoms of heat exhaustion and stroke according to the NYC Emergency Management agency Symptoms of heat stroke Symptoms of heat exhaustion Hot dry …

By Celia Young |June 18, 2024 - 1:30PM
Welcome to Brick Underground’s favorite stories of 2023: Summer edition

… while some of our staff is on vacation well be posting our most popular and instructive stories such as how to negotiate a … or renovating an apartment or house in NYC or the suburbs … Live … Best of Brick … summer … Welcome to Brick …

By Brick Underground |August 21, 2023 - 10:30AM
Here's what you need to know about installing central AC in your NYC brownstone

… a brownstone you may well be considering installing central air conditioning to make your home more comfortable now that … attract or keep tenants in a pricier rental market Adding air conditioning will make the rental more competitive with …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 27, 2023 - 11:30AM