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Expert Profile: Jim Lyon

Expertise:  Just about anything to do with home repair, home improvements, Kitchens, Bathrooms, and adding onto homes.

Experience in the area
I have worked in the industry for 30 years, first as a carpenter, then as a remodeling business owner for the past 22 years.

Organizations
Home Improvement Council

Publications
The Wall Street Journal Weekend edition, Business First, Builder-Architect Magazine

Education/Credentials
I have completed many courses in the remodeling field including structure, kitchen and bath design, business management, construction scheduling, design-build, construction technology and others. I have completed all requirements but one course required for CGR designation.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 270
Knowledge   10.0   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   10.0   Best of the best
Timeliness   10.0   Best of the best
Politeness   10.0   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
(in Past 24 Hours)
0
Max Questions to be Asked
(in 24 Hour period)
5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
23
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Thanks, Jim, for your help and followup. We really appreciate your thoughts and have chosen to review our expectations of what the bill should be and
(C on 11/02/08)
Pretty straight forward job!! Thanks for your input on this, Bernie
(bernie taisey on 09/26/08)
What I thought was confirmed by your answer, Thank you...
(bernie taisey on 09/24/08)
Very helpful and knowledgebal. Great links to other sights to get instructions.
(Chris on 09/11/08)
Thanks so much Mr Lyon. Your answer was appreciated and very helpful.
(Valerie on 09/03/08)
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Recent Answers from Jim Lyon
2008-11-17  slight marble crack Hi Gary, There is a technique you can try to fill the crack. If it doesnt work, the piece could be replaced. First off, I am assuming the cracked piece is against the wall? (baseboard). Is the crack...
2008-11-10  faux stone over marble This should work without a problem, assuming that the marble is properly adhered to whatever is beneath it. Use a high quality thinset mortar to adhere the faux stone, the type that comes dry in a bag...
2008-10-12  How long after a project is finished can the contractor bill us? Hi Again, just following up and I wondered how things are going closing out your project? Thanks, Jim Hi I am not aware of a limitation on how long after completion of your project the contractor...
2008-09-28  bathroom window Hi Mike Its funny, this is the first project I ever handled many years ago and I did a terrible job. Let me help you benefit from my experience: The goal here will be to get some insulation in the...
2008-09-23  bait and switch bid by plumber First let me stress that I am not a lawyer and my opinion is strictly based on my very limited understanding of the law. A verbal agreement is just that, once spoken there is no proof from either side...
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