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[Highland Park] Architect Recommendations LIST
by Pannny＠aol.com 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

(As of Saturday, Oct 16 Noon) Happy weekend neighbours! First, a BIG thank you to everyone who took the time to reply to my inquiry for architect recommendations. Word of mouth means so much! I also received emails asking for me to pass along my list so here it is. Below you'll find the recommendations for architects, contractors, designers, and some darn good advice. Good luck and happy hammering! Vasilios Sofillas 516-695-7082 (V.H.I. INC) Designer and Contractor , email is _vshi1(a)aol.com_ (mailto:vshi1@aol.com) he has done incredible kitchens and bathrooms. He does high end work in Manhattan and is transitioning a move to Pgh. He is trustworthy, does only high quality work,respectful,and quickly finishes projects. (2 nieghbours recommended him) Ray Schinhofen, 412-441-0112 He did our kitchen upgrade beautifully. He specializes in old house renovations. (2 neighbours recommended him) Brian Viehland of DesignontheSquare.com He is affiliated with Lami-Grubb on Swissvale Ave./Edgewood Ave. in Edgewood. This firm has other fine architects as well. He designed my kitchen... it involved taking out all the cabinets, removing a wall, major improvement. The CONTRACTOR on this project was: Vincent Ventura - (412) 787-8538 Ventura Contracting Company Chad Carter - 412-983-8057 .is the best -- designed and built our basement and our backyard -- he's an architect and builder with tremendous vision and excellent skills. Sarah Stillman - 484-883-1088. We just finished our complete kitchen remodel and converted a mudroom to a full bathroom. At first we had an architect come over but in the end we went with an interior designer. She was able to deal with the weight bearing walls, etc and went above and beyond that with a great design and finished product. She saved us more than 3 times her expense by doing all the shopping around for cabinets, flooring etc. Since she is trying to get her independent work off the ground, she is very reasonably priced. The CONTRACTOR on this project was: Bill Ott - 724-331-5165 Beechwood Construction We were also very happy with our contractor (whom she found). Our neighbors started their kitchen one month before us and it still isn't finished and ours has been done for a month (and we couldn't be happier with it). John Seles 412-571-2001 - CONTRACTOR - John has remodeled my kitchen and completed much work at my house. Experienced in re-modeling. Sandy Streiff and Paul Ferraro 412-441-1944, cell 412-841-4924 - CONTRACTORS. We have only needed minimal stuff for now but they are the ones we will be getting when we get our renovations going. They have an amazing portfolio of particularly creative renovations. I have seen pictures of some of their work and have been extremely impressed with their strengths from conceptual approach, to materials used, timely execution, attention to detail. They seem to take on all scale remodels. They are also really nice people to have around. Greg Galford -412-780-4800 - my neighbor is a wonderful architect. George Bedo 412-281-1337 - IKM Architects. "My father is an architect. He has been working with a firm called IKM for many many years. Their main office is downtown at the PPG building" Lisa Whitney - 412.849.8515 she is very talented and also very caring. She will listen to what you need and want. (the email did not detail if she is an architect, designer, or contractor) Paul Earnst - 412-312-0714 highly recommended. - (the Email did not detail if he is an architect or contractor.) Don Kahler - 412-853-5030 would be an awesome CONTRACTOR for your project. Team Construction - 412-381-5477 CONTRACTOR STEVE CATRANEL CONSTRUCTION CO - 412-351-2101 CONTRACTOR John Cummings - 412-821-2779 A great general CONTRACTOR Margarita Mora - _margaritamora99(a)gmail.com_ (mailto:margaritamora99@gmail.com) I just move from Atlanta to Pittsburgh and I love the different areas of the city with its own characteristics, independent business where you see the creativity and originality of its suppliers. The architectural history is represented throughout its streets, parks and the several family activities, but the best is the people. I am an Architectural Design with more than 20 year experience in Colombia my native country in Tennessee and Georgia. Currently I work from home making plans in Auto CAD or Revit. Develop architectural surveys of existing spaces and the new construction. I very creative, I can design new homes or make a great and functional renovation. Also, I have experience designing restaurants, shops and interior spaces. I am a member of AIA and AIBD. Advice: I do work in an architectural firm, but I'm not writing you this to promote my firm.... What I want to say is that we've seen many clients who are penny wise, pound foolish. Sometimes a bigger upfront cost devoted to a proper structural, electrical and insulation work will save you frustration and possibly a re-do few years later. And you'd want to be code compliant should you ever want to sell your house. Some contractors who are not well versed in the codes would tell you things you can cut out to save money, a good architect can prevent that. And it's always more helpful to get it done in one shot (as in, not to stop half way and restart the design process a few months later). It usually ends up costing more for the clients because the architects has to dig out the drawings and re-remember it again, taking more hours than necessary. The key to have a good working relationship is to have an open communication. Reference Websites: _http://renplan.cdcp.org/For_Home_Owners.htm_ (http://renplan.cdcp.org/For_Home_Owners.htm) _http://www.aiapgh.org/hiring.html_ (http://www.aiapgh.org/hiring.html)

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[Highland Park] couple free things
by Dmarie1023＠aol.com 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

cleaning out the garage, free if you want.....black and white portable tv, pair of roller blades not sure the size, sidewalk chalk, 3 tier shelf for knicknacks....these are dusty need to be cleaned.....also an American flag, but no holder, little color worn, some dvd movies that were copies and all work....they are on my front porch in a milk crate...help urself 819 farragut street

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[Highland Park] 13+ year old looking for odd jobs: yard work, babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking
by caroline.home＠att.net 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

My 13+ year old son is looking for odd jobs in Highland Park for after school and weekends to earn some pocket money. He can help with fall yard clean up, mother's helper/babysitting, and dog walking/pet sitting. He can also board your reptiles. He currently owns corn snakes and geckos. He helps out with odd jobs around his school and can provide references from his teachers. Caroline Harris 412-363-6878

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[Highland Park] Primary Care Physician Recommendations
by Suzanne Kenseth 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Hi Neighbors, Thanks to all of you for a lot of great recommendations! We're fortunate to have so many great physicians in Pittsburgh. Below is a list of the names I received: Raquel Buranosky Bernadette Harris Carolyn Ellis Dr. John Lagnese at Renaissance Family Practice MORGAN FLAHERTY, MD Nita Rai Gohel Dr. Arshad Chughtai Joops Offerman, on Reynolds Street in Point Breeze Christine Andrews at east end community health center D. Michael Elnicki, MD Gary Lemoncelli MD (412-623-8905) Dr. Linda Haynes who's with Renaissance Family Practice, Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills Dr. Ken Ung in Morningside Ciesielka Kenneth MD 5173 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224-2254 (412) 682-3411 UPMC: Jarvis James R MD 5215 Centre Ave # 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1303 (412) 623-6200

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[Highland Park] $5 PetSmart coupon up for grabs
by Joan Soulliere 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Dear Neighbors, I have a $5 PetSmart coupon available. If you want it, please let me know and we'll make an arrangement for pickup. Joan Soulliere Farragut St.

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[Highland Park] Fwd: Items For Sale
by Tamara Hayes 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Hello Neighbors, We are cleaning out our basement and would like to get rid of a few things. Everything is in 'good' to 'like new' condition. Please let me know what you are interested in. Girls Princess Bike $45.00 Bike with Training wheels Graco Turbo Booster (car) $20.00 Similar to the photo except color of fabric is gray and black with red accents. This booster seat has never been in a car accident. Booster seat with back and head support and two cup holders. Chandelier and Sconces $120.00 Updating to fit with the arts & crafts home. All work and go together (1 chandelier and 2 sconces) Little People Barn Set $20.00 Set includes barn, two farmers, two pigs, two chickens, two horses, two cows, tractor with wagon, hay, scarecrow Little People House Set $20.00 Set includes house, mum, dad, baby, table with two chairs, high chair, two chairs (living room), two beds, baby bed, stroller Learning Wheel Puzzle (alphabet) $8.00 Puzzle includes all 25 pieces on hard-sturdy board with original box Discovery Toys Puzzle (Bears, Boats and and Butterflies alphabet) $8.00 Puzzle includes all 28 pieces on hard-sturdy board with original box Warmly, Tamara

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[Highland Park] Electrician Recommendations Follow-up
by Mara Svoboda 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Thank you for the overwhelming response for electricians! I had several people asking me to respond with a compilation of the names, so I'm sharing with the list. I also received an attachment, and I think there might be some of the same names in that, but if you'd like I can forward that as well. Thanks again!! Mara ______________ Bob Bowden Bowden Electric 412-781-8899 c- 412-874-8709 He rewired our entire house, including service. ________________ Theo Towns. His web site is www.theotownselectricalservices.com. ; His email is EclecticElectrons(a)theotownselectricalservices.com . His phone number: 412-437-0048/412.260.6053 Theo has done rewiring for us and will be doing more when we decide what we want to do. He is licensed, registered with the state attorney's office, and has done a number of service entrances for Highland Park residences. He will take out a permit and will walk through the inspection with the inspectors and have you there as well . He is well known to the inspectors and does excellent work. ________________ David Dolan - he is professional, fair price and very efficient ... we have used him numerous time and he redid my mom's entire house. He is in Highland Park 412-600-0057, (412) 361-5351 __________________ Lawrence 'Butch' Nauman BN Electric (412) 884-1951 ____________ I had a great experience with Jim at Precision Electric. Very proud of his work, explained everything, and very clean and neat (that's the part I noticed). My husband, who is an electrical engineer, liked the electrical work 8-). precision electric: 412-795-4887 _____________ We just had our electric upgraded (and a bunch of other things done) by BC Electric 412-824-7555. They were amazingly skilled, quick and very reasonably priced. _____________ We had a good experience last year with Marc Goldstein of Lorand Electric for some miscellaneous wiring and switches, but he was referred to me by a colleague who used them to rewire their entire Highland Park house. Bus: 412-521-6869, Cell 412-812-1207 ____________ Right now I am using nicholas electric. They are rewiring the whole house and putting in a new sub panel, and they are awesome. http://www.nicholaselectric.com/ ____________ we used dennis burton of bp electric for this any variety of other jobs. very trustworthy, good work. 412 247 4106 ____________ we use associated electric in lawrenceville - you can ask for Nick -412-853-3934 ____________ OBHI Lic and Ins. and certified 412-805-5602 ____________ We had Bob Weidner do some work for us earlier this year. He was recommended to me by several people at work, and we were pleased with his work. The contact info: Weidner Technology & Electric Inc. 1928 South Clearview Road Glenshaw, PA 15116 (412) 486-1488 (412) 480-4740 robert.weidner(a)verizon.net _________________ I've used these guys for many years. Arraujo Electric 1801 Babcock Blvd (Operations Office) (412) 521-4971 (Call is to Squirrel Hill) They do a lot of work in East End! They're really great! _________________ Maureen Gallagher, one of the county's few female licensed electricians, did ours and our neighbors. She likes the challenging puzzle old houses present, and she has a sense of humor about it all. (412) 366-9051. ______________ My name is Jesse Richards and I own a home on the 6400 block of Jackson street. I have been union electrician for 12 yrs and would be happy to come by and give you a quote at your convenience. Hope to hear from you. Jesse Richards 412 708 4495 ______________ We have used John Wytesiz (unsure of spelling) at Knight Electric for many jobs over the years and have been very satisfied. He is good and knows his stuff. He is well known to the neighborhood and has been in business a long time. His number is 412-521-4433.

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[Highland Park] Upcoming Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing in Highland Park
by Keebler, Emily 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Please be advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear a proposal for zoning variances for the following property on Thursday, November 4, 2010: * Pittsburgh Zoo - 45' monopole and natural gas generator for wireless communications equipment* * I spoke with the zoo and learned that these items will be located behind the aquarium in a mechanical area. The purpose of this equipment is to improve coverage for Verizon customers who work and visit the zoo for the sake of safety and convenience. Please see the attached document for additional details. If you have any questions regarding the hearing, please call the Zoning Board of Adjustment at 412-255-2235. Emily Keebler * Office of Patrick Dowd * Pittsburgh City Council District 7 510 City-County Building * 414 Grant Street * Pittsburgh PA 15219 * 412 255 2140 emily.keebler(a)city.pittsburgh.pa.us <mailto:emily.keebler@city.pittsburgh.pa.us> * www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7 <http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/district7>

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[Highland Park] need referrals for an accountant
by Martha Riecks 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Hi - I think this question has been asked before, but it does not look like I ever saved the answer! I'm looking for referrals for an accountant who is familiar with small businesses start-ups (sole proprietorships and LLCs) and the city of Pittsburgh business registration and tax guidelines. Proximity to Highland Park/Shadyside and affordability are pluses! Thanks, Martha Riecks mriecks(a)gmail.com -- ------------------------------------------------- Martha Riecks - mriecks(a)gmail.com

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[Highland Park] Butcher blocks @ Bryant Street Market
by Robert Collins 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

SOLD.........Both of them -- Bryant Street Market 5901 Bryant Street Pittsburgh PA 15206 Phone: (412) 661 8720 Hours: Mon-Fri 9 AM to 7 PM Sat-Sun 9 AM to 5 PM

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