Thank you for your responses. I have not called/set up appts with people yet but this is the long list of recommendations for Tile/Handy work: Anthony Robinson just retiled my kitchen very nice work and he is reasonable. tell him Debi from HP told you to call 412 403 4857 I am a handyman living in Highland Park. I have done plenty of tile jobs over the years. Contact me so we can meet. References available. Paul Ferraro (412-563-1563). Thank-you Our favorite handyman is Mario Perez, 412-352-0994. My husband does tile work...his name is Provin Sanford...412 400-5666. And he does really nice work at that! :) Cara My colleague, Teekie Smith, highly recommends Bob Ray. He completed several jobs for her in personal home and she has been very pleased. His cell is 412-607-6856. Bob charges by the hour, works hard, and takes pride in his workmanship Sam Pace recently finished my bathroom walls and floor and did an excellent job. His portfolio is pretty excellent, which includes most of the Big Burrito Restaurants. He also installed the bathroom floors in the Harris Grill on Ellsworth.... You can call him at: Sam Pace : 412.983.7096 I had a very good experience with Avalon Tub and Tile, (412) 583-8737 for a small tile job in my kitchen. I just had a handyman named Walt Gorr do some work in our home. He's very nice to have around the house and is reliable/reasonable. His cell is: 412-606-5799 OCEAN BREEZE 412-805-5602 Thanks Lauren On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:30 PM, <neighborhood-request@highlandparkpa.com>wrote:

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Today's Topics:

1. basement waterproofing- your responses (Ariana Mangual) 2. verizon fios (m h) 3. summer programs for kids - 10-11 yr olds (Debi Arnett) 4. cedar chest for sale $50.00 (KATHLEEN NAYLON-SCHULTZ)

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ariana Mangual <arianamangual@gmail.com> To: Highland Park Neighborhood <neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com> Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 13:30:48 -0400 Subject: [Highland Park] basement waterproofing- your responses Hello Neighbors,

Thanks to all who responded to my query. Some of you wrote to ask that I share the responses and I've pasted them below.

All best,

Ariana

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Recommended:

1. We had our basement totally water-proofed last summer by some folks called "EverDry" - you can find them on the internet. They cleaned all the walls, and in our case dug french drains and put in a humidifier. It was not cheap but absolutely worth it - and they were the best workers I have ever had in my home. The whole house was positively affected by drying out the basement. I hadn't realized there was a such a musty smell seeping up from the basement till it was gone. I recommend these folks. They also clean everything up beautifully.

2. I own a home improvement company. I would be happy to come over and point out what I think needs done. Majority time I can remedy the source. And of course there is no charge to see the issues. Give me a call. I have plenty of references from the neighborhood. Tom OCEAN BREEZE H.I. 412-805-5602

3. 2 neighbors wrote the following: Several clients of mine have used Watershield - 412-761-9600. I usually have John come out for the consultation. Everyone has been very pleased. & We used the services of Watershield, 412-761-9600. It has been very successful.

Not Recommended:

1. i would recommend you NOT use Ark basement, we had bad experience with them. good luck.

2. Don't use A Better Choice . ..I have had a terrible time with them. My basement is in worse shape now than it was before I had them do the work.

Other Considerations:

1. For many of us with our older Highland Park homes, water in the basement is most often due to drainage and/or downspout problems. These are relatively easy to remedy. I’d recommend that you check these off your list before venturing into other possible solutions, as “waterproofing” can quickly get very expensive.

2. A couple of years ago I had water running through my basement wall every time it rained hard. I could see that the ground drain next to my downspout would not drain properly. I tried snaking it myself but without luck. I do not remember the name of the plumber, but they snaked my downspout drain and all has been well since. That may be all that is necessary for you.

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: m h <mhrh1@yahoo.com> To: neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 11:54:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Highland Park] verizon fios hello, does anyone have any experience good or bad with verizon fios internet and phone? i currently have verizon phone and dsl which i'm fine with but they are pressuring hard to take a (cheaper) deal on fios. thanks. --michelle (mhrh1@yahoo.com)

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Debi Arnett <debadastra@yahoo.com> To: neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 14:16:31 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Highland Park] summer programs for kids - 10-11 yr olds I am inquiring for a friend who has a son 10 going on 11 who will need summer supervison. parent works long hours and will need someplace to leave him from 8 am to 6 pm most weekdays. Does anyone have any suggestions that wont put them in the poorhouse? Church groups etc... Parent works in Bloomfield so something in this proximity is good for on the way to work and on the way home. Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Debi

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: KATHLEEN NAYLON-SCHULTZ <ckhos@verizon.net> To: neighborhood@highlandparkpa.com Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 14:44:26 -0700 (PDT) Subject: [Highland Park] cedar chest for sale $50.00 We had a moth problem when renting and needed to puchase this chest. We have a cedar closet now and have no need for it. It is sturdy, large enough for a 58" child to lay on the top of. The veneers are not coming off and there is no warping. The back is in excellent condition. It needs to be refinished and will be in very good shape once this is accomplished. The top always scratched easily. Listed on Craigs list for $80.00. Will sell to a neighbor for $50.00. 412 362 9488 -- &lt; http://lists.highlandparkpa.com/mailman/listinfo/neighborhood&gt;