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Warren Harper

U.S.
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Self-employed general contractor specializing in new home constructon and remodeling. Special interest and expertise in log home construction and uses of southern bald cypress.

Bill Hutson

U.S.
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Founder and President of Table Talk Foundation for Better Living Inc. a non-profit organization aimed at making free home repairs for the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged. I have extensive expertise pertaining to cost effective rehabilitation and repair in older homes as well as all phases of newer residential construction.

Len Kroll

U.S.
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I can provide advice on the proper design, construction, maintenance, restoration, preservation, cleaning and waterproofing of log homes. Questions concerning proper cleaning, sealing, staining and waterproofing are within my area of expertise. My expertise includes new construction and existing log structures. Chinking application or restoration, log replacement and repair are also in my area of expertise.

Bill Rodgers

U.S.
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I have years of experience dealing with water infiltration issues associated with windows and doors. I have been a certified EIFS installer and am familiar with all types of stucco and masonry veneers. I can help you select the best windows and doors for any residence or multifamily building.

Harvey Chichester

U.S.
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Expansion joints, Concrete floor coatings, bubbles, craters, floor repair, industrial flooring, garage floor seals, building maintenance, and floor paint,

Kevin Campbell, Ph.D.

U.S.
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Geotechnical, environmental and general construction. Special areas include landslide stabilization and difficult foundation conditions.

Steve Young

U.S.
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I will answer questions dealing with home improvement. My specific areas of expertise are flooring (except carpeting), all types of carpentry, water treatment, and minor electrical. I have also built several treehouses and am currently considering expanding my business to concentrate on children's play areas. I love working with all kinds of wood. My favorite types of home repair/remodeling are water treatment, hardwood flooring, cabinetry, bathroom remodeling, and kitchen remodeling. I also have knowledge in residential water treatment, including filters, softeners, reverse osmosis systems and various other types of treatment systems.

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2009-11-20 hanging curtain rods:

Dee Dee, Any high speed metal bit should do, it make take just a little leaning into the drill, but, if it is indeed metal and not concrete, you should be able to get through ok, just make sure you

2009-11-20 OAK FLOORS STAIN/POLY:

Hi Louise, That's great! I was going to suggest a second coat. Red Oak is a beautiful wood and I'm glad that it worked out for you without further sanding. You're right - that's hard work! For future

2009-11-19 Exterior peeling paint.:

Luis, The old paint did not adhere to the block. Use a pressure washer to clean the block completely, I would even use muriatic acid to clean it, you can get that at your local hardware stores (please

2009-11-18 Flashing window in stucco house:

Hi Richard, Building Envelope Innovations makes a non adhesive flashing called "Sure Flash" that you could use to bridge over open areas. This Sure Flash is compatible with their "Wet Flash" and will

2009-11-18 strange black looking lines:

Shell, It sounds like the discoloration is from mold. You may have water or condensation forming and running down the ceiling joists and wetting the sheetrock. If the space above the ceiling is an

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