Hi Neighbors! Thank you for all of the information and recommendations! Here are the already compiled lists from Jamie and Cindy (THANKS!!). And I added the other recommendations I received. THANKS!! Olga **· **Jim Fitzgerald of Jim's Home Services. Can do almost anything and is only $40 an hour. His number (412) 795-2296**** **· **OBHI 412-805-5602 (licensed and Insured)**** **· **John McPeak 412-420-4397 (retired from Home Depot)**** **· **Larry Tomko His number is 412-606-2910**** **· **Manuel Ottiz,has a small home improvement business and can help with handyman jobs. He's very reasonably priced and does excellent work. You can contact him at 412-735-6176. **** **Steve Juliana is a all around handyman with experience in many home repair fields. His number is 412-417-7704. Hello, My name is Tom and I live in Highland Park. My girlfriend Jenifer forwarded your call out for help from the neighborhood blog. I am a commercial carpenter in the local union hall, 230. I have many other talents that I have performed professionally. If you have some time to let me take a look at the job, I can tell you if it is within the scope of my expertise. You can contact me at 412-304-9235. My rates are extremely reasonable, and I am wholly professional. Look forward to hearing from you. Tom We recommend Karen Peterson. 610 513- 9234 ( cell phone was purchased in Philadephia. She is here in Highland Park) She has remodeled our bathroom and renovated our basement. She can do small jobs, including electrical. She also has a helper for larger jobs and contacts for plumbing and electrical, if needed. Our basement included, drywall, insulation, painting as well as electrical and some gas line work. All was done well. try my contractor. Paul Earnst 412-312-0714 I do work for several CMU professors if your familiar with Marcel Just, The Mcwhinney's, Linda Moya, Robert Siegler to name a few as references. Tom 412-805-5602 Lic and Ins. I highly recommend Chris Jackson's Contracting - 412-512-5883. He can do major work, but specializes in 'Honey Do Lists,' e.g. minor repairs. Steve Juliana is a all around handyman with experience in many home repair fields. His number is 412-417-7704. Essig Renovation and Design is solid. They have worked on my parents house and the work is good. It's a small start up based out of Lawrenceville and their focus is on kitchen and bath remodeling and general handyman services. In fact, I've done some subcontracting for them and am always impressed with the humility, honesty, and precision that characterizes their work. The best way to contact Dan Essig is at 724-513-2540. Have a wonderful day! ~Erik ** **DT Contracting & Finishing 412-853-0791 My name is Robert and i do work with multiple home owners and investors on propertys i am also insured and if you have something that you would like me to look at please feel free to contact me i also live in highland park. Thank you, Robert, 412-758-3306 Kara from Women's Work just did some small jobs for me today and I'm definitely hiring her again. Very professional, reasonable rates, outstanding communications, punctual. I am very happy to recommend Kara. You can find information about her here: http://womensworkpgh.blogspot.com/ Alexandra is a carpenter and jack of all trades. Highly recommended. 412.612.5016