[Chat] recommendations, info on installation of solar tube/ skylight and attic insulation/ exhaust fans ?

I'm interested in getting some attic insulation put in in my typical 3-story, flat-roofed CV row home and am wondering if anyone out there who has had done so, can provide me with recommendations (or ANTI-recommendations) for installers and any advice. And while I'm at it, I'm also mulling install

[Chat] Thanks for handyman suggestions....and a suggestion for cleaners to offer!

I'm in need of a handyman as well (who, living in these old houses, is not?), so I really appreciated the suggestions offered. It has prompted me to offer up a suggestion others may welcome. I finally found a house cleaner/cleaning service I like and can recommend! Jenny's Quality Cleaning...44

[Chat] T Mobile

Emil, et al. I recently made the switch from Verizon to T Mobile and regret it. Yes, it's cheaper than Verizon (though for the amount of data and phones my son and I use, not by that much). The service is simply nowhere near as comprehensive as Verizon's and the signals aren't as strong. I fr

[Chat] "Extending less costly gas supplies through BGE" door-to door visitors?????

This weekend, I was visited by a man who said he was with the company that supplied my gas via BGE, and wanted to offer me the option to extend my contract at the lower prices which I had been receiving and were about to run out. This sounded off to me and when I asked some questions I couldn't ge

[Chat] Recommendations for someone to work on terra cotta tile roof?

I've got one of those houses on Calvert St. with a bit of terra cotta tile on the front roof. Some of the tiles are cracked and need repairing or replacing and I haven't a clue about who to call. Would appreciate any referrals/suggestions you can offer. Thanks, Melissa ___

[Chat] Can someone help find this fabulous young man housing?

Hi all: I've recently sold my home in the 2600 block of Calvert St. and the young man who has been house-sitting for me while I was traveling for the last several months now needs to find someplace else to live while he completes his MS in biotechnology. He's mature (27), polite, *incredibly* res

[Chat] For sale: wood pellets for stove

Anyone in the neighborhood with a pellet stove? I have one ton of bagged top-quality wood pellets for sale before i move . Make me an me an offer! Email me at macn...@gmail.com ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.info http://charlesvillage.info/m

[Chat] HUGE Estate Sale this weekend

I've sold my house and headed to Europe. I've packed up a few items, but most of the furnishings of my Calvert Street house are up for sale: Furniture, rugs, some country antiques, art work,a big collection of mirrors, lots and lots of books, vintage and antique items, plus all the usual stuff on

[Chat] recommendations for maid service or cleaning person?

I'm new to the area and am wondering if anyone can recommend a good cleaning service or personlooking for someone to come in every other week or so, vacuum, dust, clean bathrooms and kitchens, etc. Thanks! ___ Chat mailing list Chat@charlesvillage.in

[Chat] A safe bike route from CV to Baltimore City College HS?

I'm still a newbie here and my 17 year old son is coming back soon from a year abroad. He'll be taking a course at Baltimore City College HS this summer and wants to bike there. I'm pretty sure a direct route wouldn't be advisable, but I'm wondering if anyone who's more familiar with neighborhoo

Re: [Chat] Chat Digest, Vol 86, Issue 6

Judy: There are lots of things you can do with your excess peaches to use them later in the year, but preserving them in their "natural" state isn't one of them. As someone else answered, the cell structure won't hold up to home freezing. But somethings you can do: Peel and slice them and freez

[Chat] in search of some recommendations, please

My son and I are fairly new to the area (moved in last Dec.) and are finally getting around to seeking out some necessary services. We'd really appreciate any recommendations for: A family doctor ...preferably in the neighborhood? A local dentist Good place for my teenage son to get a haircut

[Chat] Need some carpentry, minor drywall work done.

Hi: At the tail end of my epic kitchen renovation, my general contractor, carpenter and cabinet maker all appear to have abandoned the job. Fortunately, I have a backup cabinetmaker. But I really need to find someone quickly to do a few last things that prevent me from getting final inspection an

[Chat] anyone had an attic or whole house fan installed on a flat roof?

I'm mulling ways installation of a whole house fan or attic fan to exhaust the hot air from my "attic" above the third floor. Anyone got recommendations for folks who do this work? Or for that matter, anyone had success in finding a way to cool miserably hot third floors? thanks, Melissa __

[Chat] whole house or attic ventilation fan on flat roof

Thanks for the info. Is it installed on a flat roof, with no real attic or access to the attic? There are reportedly a few which are available for this, but its rare and a lot of folks seem to get squeamish at cutting a hole for any reason in a flat roof.If it's one of those rare birds, I'd l

[Chat] Ikea kitchens

Christina: You can get lots of great info on Ikea kitchens on this site: http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/kitchbath/ Many folks have done Ikea kitchens top to bottom, but many have also used Ikea parts: Cabinet carcasses, with doors and drawers purchased elsewhere (Scherr's is a popular supplier

[Chat] recommendations for someone to clean my home?

Now that a torturously long renovation is finally (mostly) done, I'm eager to find someone reliable for homecleaning every two weeks or so. I'd probably prefer an individual, but will go with a service, if need be. Anyone got a housecleaner that they think does a great job and has time open to tak

[Chat] still looking for someone good to clean my home...maybe I'm expecting too much?

Hoping I can get some new suggestions for someone to clean my home on Calvert St. But also some feedback. I've been here about 2 years now and had two different , highly recommended folks, cleaning my home...each did it for a period of several months. But I really haven't been happy with either an

[Chat] advice on mattress

Hey Dawna: I have had a Tempur-Pedic for 15-16 years now. I have a touchy back and I adore it. I will say that it is supposed to have a 17-year warranty and am finding that mine probably needs replacing now. But, I'm quite heavy and that would stress any mattress unduly. I also recently purcha

[Chat] Need to divide my irises...anyone want some?

They are gorgeous big, ruffley blue, purple and white and blue and white varities...unfortunately I have long since lost the names and can't even tell you which one you'll be getting. But I guarantee they are beautiful! Melissa ___ Chat mailing list Cha

Re: [Chat] Schnappe shop- CV "impoverished"

Looks to me as if whoever wrote the story about the liquor stores being in poor neighborhoods needs a lesson in grammar more than a lesson in socio-economics. The author probably meant "located predominantly in poor neighborhoods" rather than "located in predominantly poor neighborhoods". Oh the

Re: [Chat] Where to get wood molding in custom or old profiles?

A few months back, someone mentioned to me that there was a place not to far from CV which made/sold wood molding that matched the old profiles used in a lot of CV houses. For the life of me I can't remember the name or exact location of this place and, of course, now I need it. I'm in desperate