FAQ #3 - "Can someone recommend a good electrician, plumber, contractor, cleaning service, cat sitter, deck washer, etc.?"

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By Dan Hardebeck

I did consider creating a page on the Esplanade website where residents could share these types of recommendations with other residents. However, I just did not feel that it was necessarily a good idea. With no way to verify the recommendations or keep the information current I did not want to be endorsing or condemning someone's business. However, if you are looking for a service such as a contractor, plumber, electrician, housecleaner, pet sitter, etc., then there are some options for you:

1. First, if you use Facebook, you can search the Esplanade Facebook group and see what information has already been shared there. If you go to the Facebook group, there is a "Search this group" box in the upper left. If you type "electrician" into this box, you can see all the posts where people have asked about electricians.
   
   
2. You can also use online recommendation sites such as Home Advisor or the Better Business Bureau or Yelp. There is also Angie's List, although that site costs.
3. You might also ask the building manager, who probably deals with on-site service providers on a daily basis.

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