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Expertise
Kitchen remodeling, design, and repairs are my forte. I am able to field questions about cabinets, counter tops, tile, flooring, lighting, plumbing, and all phases of a remodel.
Experience in the area
I am a Licensed General Contractor (NC) and have been remodeling homes for over thirty years.
Education/Credentials
The undergraduate degree in english I hold does little to help me install cabinets. The thirty years plus attending the SH of K (School of Hard Knocks) in home repair and construction allows me to claim Master status.
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| alice | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | After receiving your expert advice, i am ..... |
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Recent Answers from William Spaan
2012-03-09 Granite Countertop Installation and appliances:
Victoria, You might consider the heat from the wine cooler and the space you want to place it. It should be alright, but I would want to know how much heat the unit throws off and the necessary airspace
2012-03-04 kitchen countertop:
Joe, I have never installed plastic laminate on hardiboard. I have always used a BC grade 3/4" plywood, but if you "glued" the hardiboard to the plywood so it does not flex (air pockets formed by
2012-02-06 Bathroom sink:
Bill, I usually have the granite fabricator cut slots for basin bolts. Yours was just siliconed it place (based on your description). I have installed a piece of plywood with the sink hole cut out in
2012-01-31 kitchen faucet/counter:
Alice, Your only recourse is to demand a new top, as laminate is unforgiving, unless you can use three of the existing holes and drill another closer to the sixty side to move the faucet over some. You
2012-01-09 Faucet loose next to corian countertop:
Millie, I do not recommend silicone, though a dab or two at the back of the unit will help. The best way to "fix" the faucet is with a basin wrench, a crawl under the sink and a few "blue" words as you
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