Squirrel Trapper recommendation


Does anyone know of a Squirrel Trapping service in NYC that they can recommend?

I have squirrels running through the space between my second floor ceiling and roof. And I believe they have been entering from two small areas behind the gutters. I would need someone to repair and seal the entryways to prevent future infestations and further damage to the house.

Any leads greatly appreciated.

Categories: Exterminator
By davieeng | 12/26/2008 5:59 PM | Comment

Where to buy plexiglass for storm door?


Does anyone know where is a good place in Brooklyn or Queens to buy a few square feet plexiglass?

The plexiglass on the bottom-half of my storm door cracked so I will need to replace it before the cold of winter sets in.

Categories: Doors
By davieeng | 12/06/2008 10:01 PM | Comment

Replacing a Sewer Line…


This is a photo of the front of my house in Queens.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/davieeng/3053055827/

(…or larger) http://www.flickr.com/photos/davieeng/3053055827/sizes/l/

I am looking to possibly have my sewer line replaced. The dotted red line indicates where the sewer pipe is located underground.
And my sewer line is about 50 feet long to the center of the street.

In general, how much excavation work do they need to do in order to replace the entire line leading up to the street? Do they have to dig a trench for the entire length.. or do they dig a couple holes in the street/sidewalk and then another hole/trench in the garden?

Just trying to get an idea of how much excavation (“destruction”) needs to be done before I start calling up the local sewer/main guys for estimates and video inspection. Any sewer plumbers recommendation appreciated too.. And a ballpark figure for replacing up to 50 feet of piping.

I was also told by a “Rooter” guy who was snaking out my sewer line recently that the underground sewer pipe within my basement might be back pitched as well (“great”) . Does anyone have experience with this type of problem? If it’s true, I’m not looking forward to excavating my basement too.

-D

Categories: Plumbing
By davieeng | 11/23/2008 2:57 PM | Comment

Handyman Recommendation – Brooklyn/Queens?


I’ve just started visiting the Brownstoner site and wish there was a site like this dedicated to Queens which is where I live. This site is such a great resource for getting home renovation advice and recommendations!

That said, if anyone happens to know of a great Handyman, please recommend them to me.
I need a handyman (or contractor) with experience to help “cap” or build a small roof over my bow window.

Thanks!

Categories: Windows
By davieeng | 10/20/2008 4:10 PM | Comment