February 2019 - test-neighbhorhood@test.highlandparkpa.com

Recommendation - CCI Sound Home Plan
by around theworld 13 Feb '23

13 Feb '23

Spreading the word about a great resource, Conservation Consultants, Inc. (CCI). I’m a new homeowner in Highland Park and a neighbor recommended this fantastic local non-profit that conducts energy assessments on homes and small businesses. My original goal was to have them identify how to address some drafty areas, and I was so surprised at how comprehensive the assessment was. All rooms were professionally measured and all major appliances were assessed…and thank goodness, because they identified a very dangerous clog with my hot water heater that was starting to back carbon monoxide into my home. It was not yet at emergency levels, but it was not picked up during my pre-sale home inspection. They did lead testing, used infrared cameras to check on insulation density and used a blower door test to suck the air out of the home to identify where the drafty areas were. The cost was very reasonable and I have a fantastic report, complete with photos that identified areas to address immediately and what can wait, and projections about how much I could save on my energy bills if I made the improvements. Some I could do myself, such as updating the door sweep and putting some caulk around the entry door. They also have a list of bonded professionals and they are great at helping you to put together an action plan. Wonderful resource for all of us with old homes. All of the contractors are great…Virginia McGrath was mine and she is fantastic…I’ve emailed and called her since my assessment to ask her opinion about a couple of items. House is already warmer…consider them https://getenergysmarter.org/sound-home-plan

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"Highland Park" Free international film festival this weekend at Pitt
by Jean F Guilleux 28 Oct '19

28 Oct '19

Dear friends and neighbors, I founded 5 years ago in South Carolina a film festival about cultural heritage and archeology called Arkhaios, which features beautiful, international, award-winning films. I just returned this week from the 5-year anniversary festival in South Carolina! Having settled in Pittsburgh earlier this year, next to my kids and grand-kids, I will be showing a selection of the films this weekend at the Frick Fine Arts Building on Pitt campus. The format is a combination of lectures by Pitt professors and graduate students, followed by the films which received the Arkhaios awards last week. Attached is the program of the lectures and the schedule of the films. Also included is the synopsis of the films. We hope you will join us Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon and evening. Prepare to be amazed! Admission is free. https://www.facebook.com/ArkhaiosFilmFestival/ http://www.arkhaiosfilmfestival.org/ Jean --

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Cleaning Services
by Steve Wisniewski 12 Jul '19

12 Jul '19

Cleaning a home is always needed, but trust is priceless! Over 20 years experience and excellent references, cleaned the Presidents Residence of CMU. Serious inquires please call 412-310-2439 Sincerely Steve Sent from my iPhone

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Thermador: Emerald 4-Program Dishwasher
by Elisabeth Clauss 08 May '19

08 May '19

Hello all, We have a brand new dishwasher for sale with a transferable warranty. I have attached all relevant paperwork, and we are asking $1000 OBO. Thanks! Elisabeth

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Men's sport jackets, size L ($8 each)
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

I am selling two weather-proof sports jackets. 1) London Fog, size L, navy blue with an olive-colored removable lining, extra fastener at the collar, two outside pockets and one interior pocket. 2) Weatherpoorf, size L, two outside pockets, one oversized interior pocket and one interior pen holder.

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For sale: Engraveable Oak Desk Set
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Brand new, never been used and still in original plastic. Business card and note paper holders. Both made of oak, and each sporting a brass plate intended for personal engraving.

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For sale: Puppy items
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

My puppy went from a little thing I could still (sort of) pick up right to full size, no stopping in between. So the medium-sized harness and puppy gate I bought are now useless. Top Paw® Mesh Dog Harness, bought for $22 at Petsmart, selling for $10. Wood, position & lock baby/puppy gate (expands from 26” up to 42”), bought for $19 at Target, selling for $5. Buy both together for only $12, and if you buy both, I will even through in one free roll of poop bags.

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Holiday candles
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

I have a bunch of brand new candles, each with a different holiday scent and design. 1) Everyday Home candles ($1 each), still in shrinkwrap 2) One, unbranded pumpkin scented candle ($1), still in shrinkwrap 3) Handmade, pine-scented pillar candle ($8), still in original packaging with raffia bow 4) Blue Mountain Candle jar candle ($8), please note this was lit once so the wicks are no longer white, but very little wax was burned 5) Claire Burke Christmas Memories Botanical candle ($12), still in shrinkwrap 6) Lenox handmade beeswax 12” tapers, deep blue with red berries ($15), still in original packaging 7) Icelandic Lava Pyramid with Puffin design ($20), still in original packaging

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For sale: Glass/Wood girl's jewelry box ($8)
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

7 1/2” wide x 5 3/4” deep x 2 1/2” high

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For sale: Ceramic Keepsake Box ($5)
by Kristina C 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Beautiful, ceramic heart-shaped keepsake box with raised floral detail. Three roses on top have gold brushed petals. Overall size is 3 1/2” x 3 3/4”

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