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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.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Andrea | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for all the information. I wasn't ..... |
| Andrea | 11/08/09 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your prompt reply. I have ..... |
| sharon | 10/31/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Peggy | 10/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Helped us immensely. |
| Erica Walker | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great! Thank you so much William. |
Recent Answers from William Spaan
2009-11-19 Stainess Steel Backsplash Finish Trim:
Carol, I never like to receive input like yours describing shoddy work performed by contractors who do not seem to take pride in their efforts. It gives us all in the business a black eye. That said
2009-11-12 kitchen cabinets help:
Andrea, Judging from the photo you attached I think you could strip the doors and start over. Stripping doors is not an easy job but can be accomplished by a DIY'er. I have stripped doors stained the
2009-11-11 backsplash:
Steve, Your question is unusual and I am uncertain, but...as a think out of the box kinda guy (and you seem to be the same), you might try some 1/4" Durarock cement board easy to cut with a carbide knife
2009-11-07 undermount kitchen sink:
Firoza, 1. You should be able to measure just width and length. You might consider cutting out a "template" with a piece of poster board and taking it with you to the home improvement or plumbing supply
2009-11-06 securing drop-in oven:
Andrea, Typically, an oven unit is designed to be within or touching combustible surfaces. I suggest you go on- line or talk to a hotpoint rep. to obtain the specifications on your particular drop-in
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